CMMC readiness from a principal who reads the regulation,
not a checklist vendor.
CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 preparation. DFARS 7012 compliance. NIST 800-171 control implementation. System Security Plan development. For defense contractors who need to protect CUI and retain DoD contracts — led by a principal, not a junior analyst with a template.
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CMMC Level 2 readiness
Full NIST 800-171 assessment, POA&M development, System Security Plan (SSP) documentation, and control implementation roadmap. We prepare you for the C3PAO assessment — the distance between your current state and a passing score, with a plan to close it.
CMMC Level 3 preparation
Enhanced security requirements beyond Level 2. For organizations handling CUI in environments subject to advanced persistent threats. The controls are more demanding; the principal leading the engagement needs to understand why, not just what.
DFARS 7012 compliance
Adequate security for covered defense information. Cyber incident reporting procedures. Flow-down requirements for subcontractors. The contractual obligations that losing a DoD contract enforces.
Retained fractional CISO
Ongoing security program leadership after initial compliance is achieved. Because CMMC isn't a one-time certification — it's a continuous obligation, and the C3PAO will be back.
The Tampa Bay area has one of the highest concentrations of defense contractors in the United States, anchored by MacDill AFB and the broader Central Florida defense corridor. Cavalier serves DIB clients locally in Tampa Bay and nationally, with on-site availability for SSP development workshops, C3PAO preparation sessions, and facility security assessments.
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