FAQs

Many aerospace and manufacturing firms handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as part of Department of Defense contracts. CMMC certification is becoming a requirement to win or maintain these contracts. Firethorne [...]

No provider can guarantee certification, but Firethorne gives you the tools, documentation, and remediation support to ensure you are audit-ready. Our structured process is built around aligning your systems to [...]

No. All of our services are provided by a 100% US-based team. Offshore outsourcing can introduce compliance risks for defense contractors, which is why Firethorne keeps all support and consulting [...]

Yes. For contractors handling International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) data, we ensure systems are isolated, access is restricted to US persons, and documentation meets ITAR requirements.

Yes. We work with both subcontractors and primes who may already have in-house IT. Firethorne can provide co-managed support, where we handle compliance alignment, monitoring, and documentation while your internal [...]

DFARS 252.204-7012 requires defense contractors to safeguard CUI and report cyber incidents within 72 hours. Firethorne helps implement the required security controls, set up reporting processes, and ensure your infrastructure [...]

We map your IT systems and processes against the 110 NIST 800-171 controls, identifying gaps and providing remediation plans. This includes updating your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of [...]

The Department of Defense requires contractors who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to meet CMMC certification. Without compliance, contractors may lose eligibility for new contracts. Firethorne helps you prepare with [...]

Yes. Many regulated industries rely on OT systems like SCADA and ICS. We specialize in OT/IT network segmentation, monitoring, and compliance alignment, ensuring both sides of the environment are secure [...]

Yes. Firethorne can either design and hand off infrastructure to your internal IT team, or provide full ongoing management. Continuous monitoring, patching, and reporting ensure your environment stays secure and [...]