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Federal Contractor Achieves CMMC 2.0 Readiness in 6 Weeks

A mid-sized federal government contractor specializing in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts faced an urgent business-critical challenge: achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0

6

Federal Success

80%

Audit Success

110

CMMC Controls

24/7

CUI Protection

Executive Summary

A mid-sized federal government contractor specializing in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts faced an urgent business-critical challenge: achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2 compliance to remain eligible for lucrative government contracts.
With a tight deadline and complex compliance requirements involving 110 security controls, the contractor needed a rapid, comprehensive solution that would provide not only the necessary security capabilities but also the detailed documentation and audit readiness required for CMMC certification.

Production Continuity Achievement

Access Control

22 Controls

Audit & Accountability

13 Controls

System Security

23 Controls

Media Protection

9 Controls

Incident Response

16 Controls

Additional Domains

27 Controls

Government Compliance Challenges

Federal contractors face unique cybersecurity challenges that combine complex regulatory requirements with the need to protect sensitive government information:

  • Complex Compliance Framework: The 110 controls required for CMMC 2.0 Level 2 were complex and overwhelming to implement and document independently
  • Tight Deadline: Faced a looming deadline to achieve compliance or risk losing eligibility for critical federal contracts
  • Protecting CUI: Mandate to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) but lacked advanced 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities
  • Lack of In-House Expertise: Internal IT team did not have specialized cybersecurity expertise required to build and manage CMMC-compliant security program
  • Resource Limitations: Lacked budget and personnel to build in-house 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Contract Eligibility: Failure to achieve CMMC compliance would result in loss of major revenue streams from federal contracts
  • Audit Documentation: Required detailed documentation and reporting to pass rigorous CMMC assessment

The CEO emphasized the urgency: “The CMMC deadline was a make-or-break moment for our business. We didn’t have the time or expertise to build a compliant program from scratch.”

AWS Marketplace Deployment Advantage

The contractor procured Vijilan’s ThreatRemediate service directly through the AWS Marketplace, which significantly streamlined and accelerated both the procurement and deployment process:

AWS Marketplace Benefits

Rapid Procurement

Streamlined government buying process

Simplified Billing

Unified AWS billing and payment

Pre-Approved Solutions

16 Controls

Instant Deployment

16 Controls

Comprehensive CMMC-Mapped Security Program
The solution provided a complete security program that mapped directly to CMMC 2.0 controls, eliminating guesswork and ensuring comprehensive coverage of all 110 required security controls.
Key Solution Components:

  • 24/7 Monitoring & Active Remediation: Continuous threat detection and response meeting CMMC incident response requirements
  • Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): Advanced protection for systems handling CUI and sensitive government data
  • Comprehensive Log Management: Detailed logging and reporting capabilities required for CMMC audit purposes
  • Audit-Ready Documentation: Automated generation of compliance reports and evidence collection
  • Expert Security Management: Professional SOC services eliminating need for internal cybersecurity hiring

6-Week Compliance Timeline

Vijilan’s streamlined deployment process enabled the contractor to achieve full CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance in just 6 weeks:

Comprehensive IT/OT Security Solution

Assessment & Planning

CMMC gap analysis and implementation roadmap development

AWS Marketplace Deployment

Rapid procurement and initial security platform activation

Security Controls Implementation

EDR deployment and 24/7 monitoring establishment

CUI Protection Activation

Specialized controls for Controlled Unclassified Information

Documentation & Reporting

Audit-ready compliance documentation generation

CMMC Audit Readiness

Final validation and certification preparation

Federal Contractor Profile

Contractor Type

Defense Contractor

Size

Mid-Sized

Primary Customer

Department of Defense

Compliance Requirement

CMMC 2.0 Level 2

Data Classification

CUI Protection

Deployment

AWS Marketplace

Federal Compliance & Business Results

6

Weeks to Compliance

Record-time CMMC 2.0 Level 2 achievement through streamlined deployment

100%

Audit Success

Perfect score on CMMC Level 2 assessment with zero findings

110

Controls Implemented

Complete coverage of all CMMC 2.0 Level 2 security requirements

0$

Contract Revenue Lost

Maintained eligibility for all DoD contracts and secured new ones

85%

Data Noise Reduction

Continuous monitoring and protection of sensitive government data

24/7

CUI Protection

Continuous monitoring and protection of sensitive government data

The CMMC deadline was a make-or-break moment for our business. We didn't have the time or expertise to build a compliant program from scratch. Finding Vijilan on the AWS Marketplace was a lifesaver. Their team got us deployed and audit-ready in just six weeks, and we passed our assessment without a single issue. We couldn't have done it without them.

— CEO, Defense Contractor

Why Vijilan Excels in Government Compliance

Compliance-as-a-Service
Vijilan provides a comprehensive solution that maps directly to complex compliance frameworks like CMMC, removing the guesswork for federal contractors. Our pre-built compliance mappings accelerate implementation and ensure complete coverage.

Streamlined AWS Marketplace Procurement
Offering solutions through the AWS Marketplace simplifies the buying process for government contractors and enables rapid deployment. This eliminates lengthy procurement cycles and enables immediate compliance progress.

Rapid Time-to-Value
Vijilan’s efficient onboarding and expert management allow federal contractors to achieve their security and compliance goals in weeks, not months. Our proven methodology ensures successful compliance outcomes under tight deadlines.

All-in-One Solution
Vijilan delivers the complete combination of technology (EDR, SIEM), process (24/7 monitoring), and people (expert SOC analysts) required to satisfy stringent government security mandates like CMMC 2.0.

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