Defense contractors working with the DoD face strict cybersecurity requirements under CMMC. Workplace IT helps Denver-area businesses navigate the certification process — from initial gap assessment to full compliance — so you can keep winning contracts.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure that companies in the defense supply chain are adequately protecting sensitive government information — specifically Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).
If your Denver business holds or competes for DoD contracts, CMMC compliance is no longer optional. Starting in 2025, DoD contracts increasingly require verified CMMC certification as a condition of award — meaning companies without it are simply locked out of the bidding process.
The underlying technical standard is NIST SP 800-171, which defines 110 security practices across 14 domains. CMMC Level 2 requires compliance with all 110 of these practices. Workplace IT helps you understand exactly where you stand and build a clear path to certification.
17 practices covering fundamental security for companies that handle FCI but not CUI. Annual self-assessment. Required for most basic DoD subcontracts.
110 practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171. Third-party assessment required for most contracts involving CUI. This is where most Denver defense contractors need to be.
Builds on Level 2 with additional practices from NIST SP 800-172. Required for the most sensitive DoD programs. Government-led assessment required.
CMMC applies to the entire defense industrial base — not just prime contractors. If any of the following describes your business, you likely need CMMC compliance now or in the near future.
Companies that produce hardware, components, or systems for DoD programs — from aerospace parts to electronics to specialized equipment.
Software developers, IT service providers, and technology companies supporting DoD systems, infrastructure, or data processing.
Engineering consultancies, R&D organizations, and scientific research firms working on defense-funded projects or studies.
Freight, warehousing, and supply chain businesses that move or store DoD equipment, materials, or contract-related goods.
Consulting firms, accountants, legal teams, and other professional services providers supporting prime contractors or DoD programs.
Construction firms, facility managers, and maintenance contractors working on DoD installations or government-owned properties.
Workplace IT provides end-to-end CMMC support for Denver defense contractors — from understanding your current state to maintaining compliance long-term.
We start by evaluating your current security posture against all applicable CMMC practices. You'll get a clear, prioritized report showing exactly where you stand and what needs to be addressed before certification — no surprises during your official assessment.
A System Security Plan is a core deliverable for CMMC Level 2. We document how your organization implements each of the 110 NIST 800-171 controls, creating the foundation for your assessment and an ongoing compliance reference.
CMMC requires written policies across every security domain — access control, incident response, configuration management, and more. We develop practical, enforceable policies tailored to your business, not generic templates.
Gap assessments identify problems; we fix them. From multi-factor authentication and endpoint protection to network segmentation and encrypted data handling, our team implements the technical controls required for CMMC compliance.
We prepare your team for the third-party assessment process — conducting mock interviews, organizing your evidence package, and ensuring your documentation is complete and audit-ready before your C3PAO arrives.
CMMC isn't a one-time checkbox. Continuous monitoring, annual reviews, and policy updates keep you compliant as your business grows and as the threat landscape evolves. We're your long-term compliance partner, not just a one-time consultant.
We've built a proven process that takes Denver businesses from wherever they are today to CMMC certification — without the chaos.
Most IT companies will sell you a compliance product. We build you a compliant organization — one that can pass an assessment, maintain its posture, and actually operate securely day to day.
We get these questions constantly. Here are straight answers.
CMMC 2.0 is being phased into DoD contracts on a rolling schedule. If you're pursuing DoD work now or in the next 12-24 months, the time to start is today — not when the RFP lands on your desk.
The average CMMC Level 2 remediation takes 3–9 months. If a contract opportunity appears requiring CMMC certification and you haven't started, you'll be locked out. Denver defense contractors who start now will be positioned to bid on any DoD contract that comes across their desk.
CMMC Level 2 is built on 110 security practices across 14 domains from NIST SP 800-171. Workplace IT addresses every domain — from access control and incident response to physical protection and system integrity.
CMMC compliance cost varies significantly based on your current security posture, the size of your environment, and which level you need. Here's an honest breakdown of what Denver businesses typically encounter.
The cost of CMMC compliance is an investment in your continued ability to win DoD contracts. Companies that don't achieve compliance before their contract deadlines face contract termination, exclusion from future bids, and potential False Claims Act liability if they've already attested to compliance. For most Denver defense contractors, the cost of achieving compliance is far less than the cost of losing DoD business entirely.
Colorado is one of the most defense-dense states in the country. Denver-area businesses across multiple industries are in the DoD supply chain — and CMMC affects them all.
Colorado's aerospace sector — centered around the Denver metro and extending to Colorado Springs — is one of the largest in the US. Companies supplying components, systems, or services to aerospace primes like Lockheed Martin and Boeing face CMMC requirements for virtually all DoD-related work.
The United States Space Force is headquartered in Colorado, and Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora is one of the most active military installations in the state. IT service providers, technology firms, and support contractors working in and around these installations have immediate CMMC obligations.
Denver's engineering and research community — including firms affiliated with NREL, Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Colorado — increasingly works on defense-funded research that generates CUI, triggering CMMC compliance requirements.
Denver's growing technology sector includes many companies that provide IT services, software development, or professional consulting to prime contractors. As subcontractors in the defense supply chain, these businesses face the same CMMC requirements as the primes they support.
Get a free, no-obligation CMMC gap assessment from Workplace IT. We'll tell you exactly where you stand and what it takes to get certified.
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