Our CMMC gap assessment begins by defining your CUI boundary — identifying exactly which systems, applications, and data repositories in your Cary environment process, store, or transmit controlled information. We then evaluate each of the 110 NIST 800-171 controls against your current implementation.

For Cary technology companies, CUI boundary scoping is particularly important. Many SaaS platforms and custom software development environments can be architected to isolate CUI in a dedicated enclave, dramatically reducing the number of systems subject to assessment and lowering both implementation cost and certification complexity.

Deliverable: Scored assessment with control-by-control status, CUI boundary documentation, and a prioritized Plan of Action and Milestones aligned with C3PAO assessment expectations.

We close every gap identified in the assessment through technical control deployment and administrative documentation. For Cary technology firms, this typically includes implementing FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for CUI at rest and in transit, deploying multi-factor authentication, configuring comprehensive audit logging with automated review, establishing configuration baselines, and hardening endpoints against common attack vectors.

Included: System Security Plan creation, CUI enclave architecture, FIPS encryption deployment, MFA configuration, SIEM/audit log infrastructure, policy and procedure documentation, and CMMC-specific workforce training for all personnel with CUI access.

CMMC certification requires ongoing maintenance of all controls. Our managed security services provide the 24/7 monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and audit log review that NIST 800-171 controls demand. For Cary businesses without large internal security teams, this eliminates the need to hire CMMC-experienced cybersecurity professionals at enterprise salaries.

We continuously collect compliance evidence, track POA&M items, and maintain your System Security Plan so your Cary organization is always prepared for annual affirmation or triennial C3PAO reassessment — not scrambling before each deadline.

Cary’s software companies and IT service providers face unique CMMC challenges. Cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, and distributed development teams create complex CUI boundaries. We help Cary technology firms architect compliant development environments that maintain engineering velocity while satisfying NIST 800-171 controls for configuration management, system integrity, and access control.

For Cary managed service providers who serve defense contractors, CMMC requirements extend to your own infrastructure. We help MSPs achieve the certification level necessary to continue serving their defense contractor clients under the flow-down requirements of DFARS 252.204-7024.

Before your Cary organization schedules a C3PAO assessment, we conduct a comprehensive mock evaluation using the same methodology, scoring criteria, and evidence requirements. Our mock assessment team validates every control implementation, reviews all artifacts and documentation, rehearses staff interview scenarios, and identifies any remaining gaps that could result in a finding during the official assessment.

This dress rehearsal approach means your Cary organization enters the C3PAO assessment with confidence — having already identified and resolved every issue that could prevent certification.

Yes. If your Cary IT company processes, stores, or transmits CUI on behalf of a defense contractor, CMMC requirements flow down to your organization under DFARS 252.204-7024. Managed service providers, cloud hosting companies, and software vendors who touch CUI must achieve the same CMMC level as their defense contractor clients. We help Cary IT firms scope their CUI exposure and implement the appropriate certification level.

Absolutely. We architect CUI enclaves using FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms like Microsoft GCC High, AWS GovCloud, or Google Cloud’s IL4 environment. By isolating CUI processing into a dedicated, hardened environment, your Cary organization reduces the number of systems subject to C3PAO assessment, lowers implementation cost, and simplifies ongoing compliance management.

CMMC requirements are appearing in new DoD solicitations on a phased basis beginning in 2025. Cary contractors bidding on contracts with DFARS 252.204-7021 must demonstrate the required CMMC level at time of award. Given that certification timelines range from 3 to 18 months depending on current readiness, we recommend Cary businesses begin preparation immediately to avoid being locked out of contract opportunities.

Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is a certified CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO), not a C3PAO. RPOs prepare organizations for certification — conducting gap assessments, implementing controls, and guiding you through the remediation process. C3PAOs conduct the official third-party assessment. This separation is by design: the organization that helps you prepare cannot be the same one that certifies you, ensuring assessment integrity. We coordinate with C3PAOs on timing and can recommend accredited assessors when your Cary organization is ready.

Call 919-348-4912 or schedule a consultation. We start with a 30-minute scoping conversation to understand your contract requirements, CUI handling, and current security posture. From there, we propose a gap assessment scope and timeline tailored to your Cary organization. Most initial assessments are completed within two to three weeks.