Simplify CMMC and Accelerate Time to Compliance with Sikich’s STARS Program

As a preferred Exostar partner, Sikich empowers defense contractors and suppliers to achieve rapid, sustainable CMMC 2.0 compliance—without the operational bottlenecks. With our STARS Program (Scope, Train, Assess, Remediate, Support) and integrated risk practice, we go beyond compliance—helping you fast-track readiness, reduce risk exposure, and build lasting resilience.

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Navigating CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements is complex—especially for businesses with limited resources or evolving cybersecurity capabilities. Sikich’s expert-led services streamline the path to certification and shrink compliance timelines by over 3 months, creating a critical go-to-market advantage.

  • Scope: Define boundaries and reduce complexity
  • Train: Educate stakeholders and elevate internal readiness
  • Assess: Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses
  • Remediate: Execute risk-informed mitigation and policy improvements
  • Support: Maintain compliance through continuous monitoring

Compliance isn’t just about meeting mandates—it’s about winning business. With Sikich’s proven framework:

• Accelerate time to contract eligibility
• Improve audit preparedness and reduce disruption
• Build a resilient security posture that scales with your growth
• Align IT, security, and business strategy via C-Suite insights

Sikich is more than a compliance vendor. We deliver an integrated suite of cybersecurity, internal audit, and risk advisory services that include:

  • CMMC & DFARS Compliance Readiness
  • Penetration Testing & Security Assessments
  • Governance Frameworks & Policy Development
  • vCISO & Board-Level Risk Oversight
  • Azure Gov Cloud Implementation
  • AI-Enhanced Risk Analysis & Reporting
  • SMBs in the Defense Ecosystem – Accelerate DFARS and CMMC compliance with hands-on guidance
  • Enterprises Handling CUI – Meet rigorous DoD standards with structured program management
  • IT & Security Leaders – Drive operational efficiency with proactive, technology-backed services
  • Business Development Teams – Reduce delays in the proposal process with rapid certification

Sikich’s services seamlessly integrate with Exostar’s secure access management and vendor vetting ecosystem. As part of Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite, we provide clients with:

  • End-to-end visibility into risk and compliance readiness
  • Actionable insights through collaboration portals and AI-enhanced tools
  • Long-term compliance sustainability with scalable support