CMMC Compliant AI • Air-Gapped & CUI-Safe Deployment

AI for Defense Contractors —
CMMC Compliant. Air-Gapped. Mission-Ready.

Deploy AI on your defense infrastructure with zero internet exposure. CUI processing, proposal generation, technical documentation, and supply chain analysis powered by private models that meet CMMC Level 2+ requirements. Built by a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner.

CMMC • NIST 800-171 • ITAR • DFARS 252.204-7012 • Air-Gapped

0
CUI Data Exposed
to Cloud AI
100%
Air-Gapped
Deployment Option
CRP
CMMC Certified
Registered Practitioner
23+
Years Defense
IT Experience
The Challenge

Why Defense Contractors Need Private AI

Defense contractors handle CUI that adversaries actively target. Cloud AI creates an unacceptable attack surface for the defense industrial base.

CUI in Cloud AI = CMMC Failure

Sending Controlled Unclassified Information to ChatGPT, Claude, or any cloud AI service is an immediate CMMC violation. DFARS 252.204-7012 requires CUI to be processed only in authorized environments. No commercial cloud AI provider currently meets this standard.

Nation-State Threat Actors

China, Russia, and other adversaries actively target the defense industrial base. Cloud AI services are high-value targets for nation-state actors because they aggregate sensitive data from multiple defense contractors. Air-gapped private AI eliminates this attack vector entirely.

Proposal Competitive Intelligence

Defense proposals contain pricing strategies, technical approaches, and teaming arrangements that competitors would exploit. Cloud AI could inadvertently expose this intelligence through data retention, model training, or security breaches at the AI provider.

Our Solution

Private AI for Defense — CMMC Built-In

Defense AI Use Cases

CUI Document Processing

AI processes, classifies, and analyzes CUI documents within your air-gapped environment. Automatic CUI marking validation, distribution statement checking, and document classification assistance — all without any data leaving your CMMC enclave.

Proposal Generation & Writing

AI assists with RFP analysis, compliance matrix generation, technical volume drafting, and past performance summaries. Fine-tuned on your firm’s winning proposals and DoD writing conventions for output that reads like your best proposal writers.

Technical Documentation

AI generates technical manuals, system specifications, test procedures, and engineering documentation from design data. Maintains consistency with MIL-STD formatting requirements and your organization’s document standards.

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

AI analyzes your defense supply chain for SCRM risks, single-source dependencies, foreign ownership concerns (FOCI), and Section 889 compliance. Processes sensitive supplier data without exposing your supply chain intelligence.

Compliance Gap Analysis

AI continuously monitors your security controls against NIST 800-171 requirements, identifies gaps, suggests remediation actions, and generates SSP/POA&M documentation — accelerating CMMC assessment readiness.

CMMC & Defense Compliance
  • CMMC Level 2+: All 110 NIST 800-171 controls implemented for AI infrastructure. CUI processing boundary fully documented in your System Security Plan. Air-gapped deployment option for Level 3 environments.
  • NIST 800-171 / DFARS 7012: AI infrastructure meets all 14 control families. Incident response procedures, access controls, audit logging, and media protection configured for CUI handling.
  • ITAR: No foreign persons access AI systems processing ITAR-controlled technical data. All processing occurs on US-person-administered infrastructure within US territory.
  • FIPS 140-2 Encryption: All data at rest encrypted with FIPS-validated cryptographic modules. All data in transit protected by FIPS-compliant TLS. Key management per NIST 800-57.
  • Air-Gapped Capability: Complete offline operation with zero internet connectivity. Model updates via secure physical media transfer with chain-of-custody documentation.
How We Deploy AI for Defense Contractors
CMMC & Security Assessment
We assess your current CMMC posture, CUI data flows, existing enclave architecture, and AI use cases. You receive a deployment plan that integrates AI into your CMMC boundary without creating new compliance gaps.
Model Selection & Security Review
We evaluate open-source models for suitability, verify no training data contamination risks, and document model provenance for your SSP. Only models with clear licensing and known training datasets are deployed.
Air-Gapped Infrastructure Deployment
GPU servers provisioned within your CUI enclave, hardened per DISA STIGs, with FIPS 140-2 encryption, MFA, and comprehensive SIEM integration. Zero internet connectivity by design.
SSP & POA&M Updates
We document the AI system in your System Security Plan, update your POA&M as needed, and ensure all CMMC assessment artifacts reflect the new AI capability.
Managed Security Operations
Continuous security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response for your AI infrastructure — all performed by US persons with appropriate clearance eligibility.
Defense AI Technology Stack
STIG-Hardened LLMs
Open-source models deployed on DISA STIG-compliant infrastructure
Air-Gapped Inference
vLLM/Ollama running with zero network connectivity
FIPS 140-2 Encryption
AES-256 at rest, FIPS-validated TLS in transit
CUI Classification Engine
AI-assisted CUI marking, validation, and document classification
NVIDIA Enterprise GPUs
US-sourced, supply-chain verified hardware
SIEM Integration
Full audit logging to your existing security monitoring platform
FAQ

Defense AI — Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI process CUI without violating CMMC?
Yes — but only with private, on-premise deployment. Cloud AI services like ChatGPT and Claude are not authorized to process CUI. Our air-gapped deployments keep all CUI within your CMMC enclave, documented in your SSP, with full audit trail for assessors.
Does Petronella hold CMMC certifications?
Yes. We are a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner (CRP) organization. We hold the same certifications required to assess defense contractors, which means we build AI systems to assessment-ready standards from the start — not as an afterthought.
How are air-gapped AI models updated?
Model updates are transferred via secure physical media (encrypted USB drives or optical media) with chain-of-custody documentation. The update media is scanned, verified for integrity, and applied during maintenance windows. This process maintains the air gap while keeping models current.
Can AI help with CMMC assessment preparation?
Absolutely. Private AI can continuously monitor your security controls against all 110 NIST 800-171 requirements, identify gaps before assessors do, generate SSP and POA&M documentation, and help prepare evidence packages for assessment — all within your CUI boundary.
What is the timeline for defense AI deployment?
Standard deployments take 4–8 weeks including security assessment, hardware procurement, STIG hardening, deployment, and documentation. Air-gapped deployments may require additional time for physical security setup and certification. We work within your program timelines and security review processes.

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