• CMMC READINESS
CMMC Readiness for
Orange County Defense Contractors
Gatehouse Technology helps Orange County manufacturers and defense subcontractors prepare for CMMC Level 2 by assessing gaps, supporting documentation, strengthening technical controls, and building a practical remediation plan.
WHAT IS CMMC?
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
CMMC is the DoD's framework for ensuring defense contractors protect sensitive Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As of 2025, CMMC requirements are being phased into all DoD contracts.
Orange County is home to hundreds of defense subcontractors in aerospace, precision manufacturing, and electronics. If your company handles CUI — technical drawings, specifications, or export-controlled data — you need to understand what it takes to improve readiness and maintain your contracts.
What's at Stake
CMMC 2.0 FRAMEWORK
Three Levels of Certification
Level 1
Foundational
17 practices
Basic cyber hygiene for companies handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Annual self-assessment.
Level 2
Advanced
110 practices
Full NIST SP 800-171 implementation for companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Third-party assessment required for critical programs.
Level 3
Expert
110+ practices
NIST SP 800-172 requirements for companies on the highest-priority DoD programs. Government-led assessment.
OUR PROCESS
Path to CMMC Level 2 Readiness
01
Gap Assessment
We evaluate your current security posture against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls and identify gaps.
02
System Security Plan
We support creation of your SSP documenting how each control is implemented, planned, or not applicable.
03
Plan of Action & Milestones
We help build your POA&M with prioritized remediation steps, timelines, and responsible parties.
04
Technical Remediation
We implement required technical controls — MFA, encryption, audit logging, network segmentation, and more.
05
Assessment Preparation
We help prepare documentation and evidence packages for C3PAO assessment or self-assessment.
06
Ongoing Readiness
We support ongoing readiness with continuous monitoring, annual reviews, and incident response planning.
Start Your CMMC Readiness Review
Our risk review includes a CMMC gap analysis. We'll help you understand where you stand and what it takes to improve readiness — no obligation.
Gatehouse Technology supports compliance readiness by helping implement, document, and maintain practical technical controls. Compliance depends on the full scope of your business, including administrative, legal, operational, contractual, and procedural requirements. We recommend coordinating with qualified legal, compliance, audit, or certification professionals where applicable.