CMMC & CPCSC Compliance for Defense Industry
Your Defense Contracts Depend on Compliance
CMMC and CPCSC certified consultants helping defense contractors meet mandatory cybersecurity requirements. Don't wait until it's too late.
Tell us about your contracts, data sensitivity, and timelines, and we'll map your compliance roadmap.
Why do defense contractors hire Pilotcore?
Because we combine CCP-certified compliance leadership with platform engineers who can actually implement the controls. You get a scoped POA&M, evidence-ready artifacts, and remediation teams that integrate with your sprints so program delivery doesn't stall.
Who This Applies To
Prime contractors, subcontractors handling CUI, Canadian suppliers pursuing CPCSC Level 1/2
Timeline
Typical Level 2/CPCSC programs run 9-12 months with measurable milestones every 3 weeks
Investment Range
$18K assessment retainer → $45-90K remediation → $8-15K/mo sustainment (credited as you progress)
Timeline & investment
Your Compliance Roadmap at a Glance
Hand this to your COO, CFO, and contracts team—everyone sees the same plan.
Weeks 1-3
Gap assessment & POA&M
- • Document review, SSP baseline, and executive briefing.
- • Prioritized POA&M with cost, effort, and owner for every gap.
- • Contract impact summary you can share with primes and C3PAOs.
Investment: $18K-$30K (credited toward remediation)
Weeks 4-10
Remediation & control rollout
- • Implement identity, logging, IR, and supply-chain controls.
- • Policy + evidence packages mapped to CMMC/CPCSC families.
- • Mock assessment with findings log + readiness score.
Investment: $45K-$90K depending on scope
Weeks 11+
Assessment prep & sustainment
- • C3PAO/CPCSC assessor coordination and interview prep.
- • Runbooks, tabletop exercises, and executive coaching.
- • Transition plan for continuous monitoring + quarterly reviews.
Investment: $8K-$15K / month
Equip Every Stakeholder to Say “Yes”
Compliance work touches contracts, engineering, security, and finance—use these talking points to keep them aligned.
Executive & Contracts
Protect revenue while you remediate
- • Impact summary ties compliance work to specific contracts.
- • Quarterly spend and POA&M burn-down for board updates.
- • Bid/no-bid guidance by contract based on readiness level.
- • Milestone billing so budget stays predictable.
Program & Engineering
Keep delivery moving while controls go in
- • Implementation plan integrates with existing sprints.
- • IaC + DevSecOps guardrails engineers can own.
- • Clear RACI so remediation tasks don't bottleneck teams.
- • Hands-on pairing for evidence capture and tool rollout.
Security & Compliance
Audit-ready documentation and evidence
- • SSP, policies, and artifacts delivered alongside technical work.
- • CUI boundary diagrams and inheritance mapping for subs.
- • Mock interviews + assessor Q&A coaching.
- • Continuous monitoring playbooks for year-two maintenance.
Compliance Deadlines Are Not Negotiable
CMMC 2.0
Deadline: 2025-2026
Required for all DoD contracts with CUI
CPCSC
Deadline: 2024-2025
Mandatory for Canadian defence contracts
Without compliance, you cannot bid on or maintain defense contracts
The average CMMC Level 2 implementation takes 6-12 months. Start now.
Readiness triage
Defense Contractor Readiness Estimator
Answer a few questions and we'll suggest the engagement model, timeline, and stakeholder brief you need to keep your contracts safe.
Recommended engagement
Timeline & readiness window
Includes remediation cadence, mock assessment, and assessor coordination.
Stakeholders to brief
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Many Defense Contractors Fail Initial Assessments
Here are the most common gaps we find and fix
| Control Area | Typical Gap | Fix Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Access Control | Lack of MFA and privileged access management | Medium |
| Asset Management | No comprehensive hardware/software inventory | Low |
| Incident Response | Missing formal IR plan and testing | Medium |
| System Security Plans | Incomplete or missing SSPs for CUI systems | High |
Don't guess where you stand. Get a professional gap assessment.
Your Path to Compliance
A proven process that gets you audit-ready efficiently
Why Defense Contractors Choose Pilotcore
CCP Certified
CMMC Certified Professionals on staff
Dual Expertise
Both CMMC and CPCSC compliance experience
Strong Track Record
Proven success helping clients pass assessments
Comprehensive Compliance Support
CMMC Services
- Level 1 & Level 2 preparation
- NIST 800-171 implementation
- System Security Plan development
- C3PAO coordination
CPCSC Services
- ITSG-33 control implementation
- Canadian-specific requirements
- Bilingual documentation support
- PSPC coordination
Free Resources to Start Your Compliance Journey
Choose Your Next Step
Whether you need a full remediation plan or just want to scope the work, pick the option that fits.
Paid · Credited Toward Delivery
Defense Compliance Readiness Review
75-minute working session covering contract exposure, POA&M status, and a prioritized remediation plan.
$1,250 USD
Credited toward remediation if you start within 45 days.
Free · Low Friction
Defense Compliance Starter Kit
Includes stakeholder briefing deck, POA&M template, and evidence checklist to align your team.
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