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DoD Cybersecurity Compliance Without Dedicated Security Staff

Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Executive Cybersecurity Leadership for the Defense Industrial Base

The Problem You're Solving

Your DoD contracts require CMMC certification. Government customers demand security documentation. Your engineering team builds products—not compliance programs. You need strategic security leadership but can't justify dedicated security staff.

What We Deliver

Monthly strategic sessions with DoD compliance guidance

CMMC roadmap planning and POA&M oversight

Government contracting officer coordination

Board-ready reporting on compliance posture

Your Win

Win and protect DoD contracts. Achieve CMMC certification. Satisfy Authorizing Officials. Build compliant security programs without full-time security staff.

Service Tiers

Starter (Advisory)

$3,500/month | 8-10 hrs | Ideal for small contractors

Standard (Hands-On)

$6,000/month | 15-18 hrs | Ideal for mid-size contractors

Advanced (Embedded Leadership)

$9,000/month | 25+ hrs | Ideal for prime contractors

6-month minimum | Ad-hoc advisory: $250/hour

CMMC Readiness Assessment

Prepare for Official C3PAO Certification Assessment

The Problem You're Solving

You need CMMC certification to maintain DoD contracts. You don't know if you're ready. Official C3PAO assessments are expensive and high-stakes—failure means lost contracts.

What We Deliver

Comprehensive gap analysis against CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 requirements

Prioritized remediation roadmap with cost estimates

System Security Plan (SSP) preparation support

Your Win

Know exactly where you stand before the official assessment. Fix gaps strategically. Pass C3PAO certification the first time. Protect your DoD contracts.

Assessment Options

CMMC Level 1 Readiness

$12,500 | 2-3 weeks

CMMC Level 2 Readiness

$22,500 | 4-6 weeks

Vulnerability Assessment

$9,500 | 2-3 weeks

Vendor Assessment

$2,500-$6,000 | 2-3 weeks

NIST 800-171 Compliance Assessment

Meet DFARS 7012 Requirements and Protect Controlled Unclassified Information

The Problem You're Solving

DoD contracts require NIST 800-171 compliance. You need to calculate your SPRS score for government reporting. Customers demand proof of CUI protection.

What We Deliver

Control-by-control gap analysis (all 110 requirements)

System Security Plan (SSP) development or update

Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) creation

Your Win

Satisfy DFARS 7012 requirements. Submit accurate SPRS scores. Document CUI protection. Maintain contract eligibility.

Assessment Pricing

Small Contractor

$10,000 | 2-3 weeks

Mid-Size Contractor

$16,000 | 3-4 weeks

Complex Environment

$25,000+ | 4-6 weeks

RMF & ATO Documentation Support

Complete Authorization Package Development for DoD Information Systems

The Problem You're Solving

Your program requires an ATO from a DoD Authorizing Official. You don't have security staff to build the authorization package. Documentation requirements are overwhelming and technical.

What We Deliver

System Security Plan (SSP) development

Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)

Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)

Continuous Monitoring Strategy

Security Assessment Report (SAR) preparation support

ATO submission coordination with Authorizing Officials

Your Win

Submit complete, compliant authorization packages. Satisfy Authorizing Official requirements. Achieve ATO approval. Operate your DoD system legally.

Service Options

RMF/ATO Package Development

$20,000 - $38,000 (complexity dependent on Impact Level)

DoD Cybersecurity Training

CUI Protection and Insider Threat Awareness for Defense Contractors

The Problem You're Solving

Employees handle Controlled Unclassified Information without proper training. CMMC assessors require documented security awareness programs. Your team doesn't understand DoD-specific threats.

What We Deliver

Annual security awareness training customized for defense contractors

Phishing simulation campaigns

CMMC/NIST 800-171 awareness modules

Insider threat and social engineering training

Your Win

Employees who protect CUI properly. Documentation that satisfies CMMC assessors. Reduced insider threat risk. Culture of security compliance.

Training Options

DoD Security Awareness Program

$110/user/year (minimum 15 users)

Insider Threat Training

$125/user/year

Custom CMMC Training Curriculum

$5,000-$12,000 development + delivery

Vendor Assessment

$2,500-$6,000 | 2-3 weeks

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

Build DoD-Compliant Security Programs That Pass Government Scrutiny

The Problem You're Solving

You need NIST 800-171-compliant policies and procedures but don't know where to start. C3PAO assessors require documented processes. Your security program needs ongoing monitoring between assessments.

What We Deliver

Custom DoD-compliant security policies mapped to NIST/CMMC

CUI protection policies and access control procedures

Incident response plans meeting DFARS cyber incident reporting

Ongoing POA&M tracking and compliance monitoring

Your Win

Build documentation that passes C3PAO assessment. Maintain compliance between formal audits. Satisfy government contracting requirements. Scale your compliance program as contracts grow.

Service Options

CMMC-Compliant Policy Suite

$8,000 core policies | $16,500 full program package

Incident Response Planning (DFARS Compliant)

$6,500 IR plan | $11,000 IR plan + tabletop | $4,000 tabletop only

Ongoing CMMC/NIST Compliance Support

$4,200/quarter (RMF-compliant)

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Why Choose Radiance Defense 

✓ 8+ years securing Air Force critical systems

✓ CISSP certified with active TS/SCI clearance

✓ Deep RMF, CMMC, and NIST 800-171 expertise

✓ Direct experience with DoD Authorizing Officials

✓ Proven DoD compliance program management

Focus on Winning Contracts.
Let Us Handle Compliance.

Get DoD-proven expertise securing your contracts and satisfying government requirements while you focus on delivering mission-critical solutions.

We'll map out your path to CMMC certification and RMF authorization without hiring dedicated security staff.

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