CMMC Compliance Solutions. Comply Fast. Collaborate at Scale.
Compliance isn’t optional. Neither is speed. Starting November 10th, every DoD contract may require Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) at Level 1 or higher. Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite™ gives you everything you need to get assessment-ready fast—guided self-assessments, compliant CUI storage, policy management, and expert support—without the bloat or complexity.
- Secure CUI in a defense-grade Microsoft Teams environment and support NIST controls
- Complete your self-assessment and generate SPRS score, SSP, and POAMs
- Work with certified CMMC consultants for end-to-end guidance
How It Works: One Suite for CMMC Compliance
Operate with confidence in a Microsoft Teams enclave that enforces Zero Trust and supports NIST 800-171 compliance controls out-of-the-box. Stop spending months configuring systems, start sharing CUI securely today.
- Defense-ready Teams environment
- NIST controls pre-mapped
Eliminate the guesswork. Complete your self-assessment and generate your SPRS score, System Security Plan (SSP), and POA&Ms.
- Auto-generate SPRS, SSPs, and POA&Ms
- Built-in compliance tracking = fewer surprises
Outdated policies are the #1 compliance killer. Build or optimize CMMC compliance policies with templates and AI—always assessment-ready, never scrambling.
- AI + templates = assessment-ready policies
- Continuous updates with evolving standards
Skip the stress. Our experts carry the compliance load—gap assessments, risk reviews, submission-ready documentation—so you can keep winning contracts.
- Submission-ready assessments
- Ongoing expert support
Ready for CMMC? Don’t Wait. Beat the Deadline.
CMMC 2.0 is coming fast: 80,000 contractors. Fewer than 80 assessors. If you wait, you’ll be in line while competitors win contracts.
One Suite. Everything You Need for CMMC Compliance.
Exostar’s Managed Microsoft 365
Secure Teams enclave for CUI collaboration.
Certification Assistant
Guided self assessment + SPRS scoring for CMMC compliance.
PolicyPro
Policies done right and assessment-ready.
CMMC Consulting Services
Trusted experts to fast-track your certification.
Ready to Start? Get Certified Faster.
Don’t let CMMC slow you down. See how Exostar accelerates readiness and simplifies compliance across your ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) program for ensuring that defense contractors protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). Without CMMC certification, organizations will be ineligible to win or participate in many DoD contracts. Certification proves that you meet the required cybersecurity standards to handle sensitive information.
- Level 1: 17 basic controls for protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI). Self-assessment allowed.
- Level 2: All 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Most companies will need a third-party audit.
- Level 3: Advanced controls from NIST SP 800-172 to protect against sophisticated threats. Audits are performed by the DoD (DCMA DIBCAC).
Certification is obtained through self-assessments (for some contracts) or third-party assessments by a CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), depending on the required level of CMMC compliance.
With the final rules nearly complete, CMMC requirements are expected to start showing up in DoD contracts by Q4 2025. That means contractors must start preparing now to avoid delays when opportunities go live.
For nearly a decade, defense contractors have been required to follow NIST 800-171 and DFARS 7012, but too many companies self-assessed incorrectly or failed to close security gaps. This left DoD data exposed, creating financial losses and national security risks. CMMC fixes this problem by requiring verified compliance through audits.That’s why CMMC raises the bar: instead of checking your own homework, most organizations will now need verified audits to prove compliance.
DFARS 7012 let contractors self-assess and self-report their compliance with NIST SP 800-171. CMMC requires verified NIST 800-171 compliance through third-party assessments. CMMC changes the game by requiring most organizations to pass an audit conducted by an approved third-party assessor (C3PAO) to prove compliance.
On your own, CMMC preparation can stretch 6–18 months. Even organizations with mature security programs often need at least six months to identify gaps, remediate issues, and generate the required documentation, and that’s before factoring in audit scheduling delays. But with the right tools and expert support, we’ve seen companies achieve assessment-ready status in under 90 days.
- SPRS is where you submit your compliance score.
- SSP is the System Security Plan auditors will review.
- POA&M is your roadmap for closing security gaps.
Exostar. Together We Thrive.
Exostar helps you comply fast and collaborate at scale. Our trusted network empowers 200,000+ organizations across aerospace and defense to win more contracts and build a secure, connected future. Together, we thrive.