CMMC

Yes. CMMC is not a one-time event. We provide continuous monitoring, compliance updates, and security management to ensure you stay aligned with evolving requirements.

Organizations must maintain artifacts like System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), policies, procedures, and evidence of technical controls. Firethorne helps create and manage these documents so [...]

Yes. We offer two engagement models: Managed Services – We take full responsibility for IT operations and compliance management. Project-Based Consulting – We provide structure, roadmaps, and remediation guidance while [...]

Without certification, you may lose eligibility for existing DoD contracts and be blocked from bidding on new opportunities. Non-compliance also increases the risk of security breaches, fines, and reputational damage.

Timelines vary based on your current posture. Some organizations may be audit-ready in a few months, while others may need 12–18 months to close gaps, upgrade infrastructure, and complete documentation. [...]

Level 1 applies to companies handling only FCI. Level 2 applies to most contractors handling CUI and maps directly to NIST 800-171. Level 3 applies to a small number of [...]

Any contractor or subcontractor in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) that handles CUI or FCI will need to meet CMMC requirements. This includes manufacturers, IT vendors, logistics companies, and service [...]

NIST 800-171 is a standard that defines security controls for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC builds on NIST 800-171 by adding a certification program that requires organizations to demonstrate [...]