Not Sure if CMMC Applies to You?
If you work with DoD drawings, specs, schedules, or contract data—then it likely does.
Take the QuizAchieve CMMC Readiness Without the Complexity
Cut through the confusion of CMMC compliance with purpose-built tools designed for the Defense Industrial Base. From CUI protection to CMMC self-assessments and policy creation, streamline every step with CMMC tools that do the heavy lifting—so you can stay focused on your mission.
Need extra support? Our CMMC consulting partners connect you with trusted experts who can help you speed up preparation and ensure you’re CMMC-ready—without the guesswork
Built for CMMC Compliance.
Operate in a Microsoft Teams environment built for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with confidence. This managed CMMC solution comes pre-configured with over 85 NIST SP 800-171 controls, giving your organization a faster path to compliance. By combining robust security with seamless partner access, you can store, process, and share sensitive data—without added complexity or risk.
- Compliant CUI storage and sharing in Microsoft Teams
- Pre-mapped NIST controls reduce time to assessment readiness
Simplify your NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 self-assessment process with automated tools built by CMMC experts to eliminate guesswork and minimize manual effort. Instantly generate your SPRS score, System Security Plan (SSP), and POA&Ms—keeping you organized, assessment-ready, and on track for CMMC compliance at every stage.
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Auto-generate SPRS scores, SSPs, and POA&Ms
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Maintain CMMC readiness with streamlined compliance tracking
Create or refine NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC policies using an extensive library of pre-vetted templates or an AI-driven engine. Keep your documentation current, aligned to evolving standards, and always ready for review.
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Use templates or AI to build NIST/CMMC policies
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Keep documentation current and assessment-ready
Work with trusted experts throughout the CMMC assessment process. We connect you with CMMC consultants who conduct risk assessments, prepare required documentation, and keep your compliance efforts aligned with evolving standards. You’ll receive a submission-ready NIST SP 800-171/CMMC assessment so you can stay assessment-ready without losing focus on your business.
- Get a complete, submission-ready assessment
- Rely on trusted experts for ongoing compliance guidance
Everything You Need for CMMC, All in One Suite
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Exostar’s Managed Microsoft 365
A secure Microsoft Teams environment for CMMC compliance and secure collaboration
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Certification Assistant
Streamlines CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 self-assessments, calculates SPRS scores, and generates SSPs and POA&Ms for compliance
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PolicyPro
Policy management and optimization for NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC compliance
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CMMC Consulting Services
Partner with trusted third-party CMMC 2.0 experts to handle your CMMC compliance
MSPs: Deliver CMMC Solutions with Confidence
Support your Defense Industrial Base clients without needing deep CMMC compliance expertise. Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite™ equips you with the tools and services you need to help your customers meet CMMC requirements—quickly, affordably, and at scale.
CMMC Terminology & Definitions
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) program to make sure all contractors meet specific cybersecurity standards. Think of it as the DoD’s “cybersecurity report card,” you must pass to keep or win contracts.
CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)
Sensitive government information that isn’t classified but still must be protected.
Examples: technical drawings, purchase orders, or supplier data related to defense projects.
If leaked, it could still harm national security or military readiness.
NIST SP 800-171
A set of 110 security requirements published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
These are the “rules of the road” for protecting CUI, and CMMC is built on them.
DFARS Clauses (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
Contract rules from the DoD that require contractors to follow specific cybersecurity standards:
- 252.204-7012 → Protects CUI + requires reporting cyber incidents
- 252.204-7019 → Requires a self-assessment of NIST 800-171
- 252.204-7020 → Requires you to post your score in the government’s SPRS system
- 252.204-7021 → Requires CMMC certification at the time of award
Together, these clauses make cybersecurity and CMMC a mandatory condition for doing business with the DoD.
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Solution at a GlanceExostar's CMMC Ready Suite Solution at a Glance
Beginning November 10, 2025, new and renewed DoD contracts
may include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
requirements, and contractors must be prepared to show
proof of compliance when it appears in solicitations.
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