Enable Efficient, Cost-Effective CMMC Compliance for Your Clients

Achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance is essential for companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to secure DoD contracts and protect sensitive information. As an MSP, you can provide your clients with a streamlined path to compliance—equipping them with the secure infrastructure, expert guidance, and tools they need to meet rigorous CMMC standards confidently and efficiently.

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Are you an MSP that needs to get CMMC Compliant?

While not mandatory under current regulations, obtaining CMMC Level 2 certification enhances client trust and demonstrates your commitment to security and compliance, positioning your MSP as a reliable partner in the Defense Industrial Base. Our CMMC Ready Suite is for anyone who wants to get compliant.

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Empower Your Clients with a Trusted CMMC Compliance Suite

Are you looking to provide your clients in the Defense Industrial Base with the tools they need to meet CMMC compliance? Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite™ offers a comprehensive, manageable solution that enables you to support clients in protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and retaining eligibility for critical DoD contracts.

  • Streamlined Compliance: Simplify CMMC processes to save time and resources for your clients
  • Stronger Cybersecurity: Boost clients’ NIST SP 800-171 scores, enhancing security and contract eligibility
  • CMMC-Ready Solutions: Help clients meet CMMC standards, preparing them for evolving DoD requirements
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CMMC FAQs for Managed Service Providers

What is CMMC, and why should my clients be concerned with it?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cybersecurity framework required by the Department of Defense (DoD) to protect sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It mandates specific cybersecurity practices for contractors, especially those handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI). Achieving CMMC certification is essential for these businesses to retain and pursue DoD contracts.

Why should my MSP offer CMMC solutions?

As an MSP, offering CMMC solutions can differentiate your services, meet the demand for compliance support, and position you as a trusted partner in cybersecurity. Many DIB clients need help achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance, and MSPs can play a key role by providing tools, secure environments, and ongoing support for these requirements.

What CMMC levels might my clients need, and how do they differ?

CMMC has three levels, each with different requirements:

  • Level 1 (Foundational): For handling FCI, requires 15 basic controls and self-assessment.
  • Level 2 (Advanced): For handling CUI, requires 110 controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and often requires third-party assessment.
  • Level 3 (Expert): For high-value CUI, includes Level 2 controls plus additional NIST SP 800-172 controls and is assessed by DoD-appointed organizations. Most clients in the DIB will need Level 1 or Level 2.
What services can my MSP provide to help clients meet CMMC requirements?

You can offer services such as:

  • Managed Secure Environments: Using tools like Exostar’s Managed Microsoft 365™ to provide a secure space for handling CUI and FCI.
  • Compliance Support Tools: Certification Assistant™ for self-assessment, SPRS scoring, and tracking compliance steps and overall CMMC program management.
  • Policy Management: PolicyPro™ to simplify policy creation and management, ensuring clients meet NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
  • Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: Provide regular checks and updates to help clients maintain compliance over time.
How often do clients need to reassess or re-certify for CMMC compliance?

CMMC certification is valid for three years, but companies must conduct annual self-assessments to ensure ongoing compliance. Your MSP can support clients by scheduling regular compliance reviews and maintaining security measures.

What happens if my clients don’t achieve CMMC compliance?

Non-compliance can result in clients losing current and future DoD contracts and facing legal repercussions under the False Claims Act for false attestations. By offering CMMC-compliant solutions, your MSP helps clients stay eligible for contracts and avoid these risks.

Who owns the tenant for Exostar’s CMMC solutions?

Exostar owns the tenant, ensuring it meets all necessary CMMC compliance requirements and providing a secure, compliant environment for your clients.

Who manages the tenant, and what role does the customer have?

Exostar® manages the overall tenant environment. However, the customer (or MSP) is responsible for managing the invitation of individual users and creation of teams within the tenant, allowing flexibility while ensuring compliance standards are maintained and utilizing the embedded Exostar® features to create the necessary data flows and procedures that meet CMMC requirements.

Can I host multiple clients within the same tenant?

Yes and no. This will depend on the relationship you have with the customer, there work methods and number of users. You will want to work with Exostar® to determine the use cases, enterprise vs. SMB Tenant, number of users as well as other factors.

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Secure CUI Storage & Collaboration Solution

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Simplify policy creation and maintenance with Exostar PolicyPro™. Choose from a comprehensive template library to build compliant NIST SP 800-171/CMMC policies or use the AI-powered engine to refine your existing documentation, ensuring that your clients’ documentation meets current standards.

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Expert Support for CMMC Compliance Assistance

Partner with trusted third-party experts to handle your CMMC compliance. These specialists focus on ongoing risk assessments to keep your organization aligned with evolving standards. Receive a submission-ready NIST SP 800-171/CMMC assessment, including SSP, POA&Ms, and SPRS score, ensuring continuous compliance while you focus on your business.

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Find Out if the Ready Suite™ is Right for You

Exostar’s suite of CMMC solutions offers an affordable, simplified path to meeting compliance requirements for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Designed to address the specific needs of businesses working with the Department of Defense, these solutions streamline the process of achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance.

Exostar® delivers a powerful combination of solutions to help you protect sensitive data and stay compliant.