CMMC Compliance Readiness

Get Your Business Ready for CMMC,
Without the Enterprise Price Tag.

Forward Security Labs helps small and mid-sized defense contractors prepare for CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 requirements, from a team that has lived the small business side of government contracting, not just the compliance side.

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U.S. Army Combat Veteran · B.S. Cybersecurity, Cum Laude · SBA Certified SDVOSB · SAM.gov Registered · CAGE: 1AFL4

SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Certified, CMMC compliance readiness provider

Current CMMC Status

In July 2026, the Department of Defense suspended the rollout of mandatory third-party CMMC audits pending a broader review of program costs and assessor capacity. This does not remove the underlying requirement. Contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information are still expected to implement the required security controls, maintain accurate self-assessment scores, and avoid the legal exposure that comes with an inaccurate attestation. Forward Security Labs tracks the official CMMC program closely and will give you a straight answer about where things actually stand before recommending any next step.

Why Forward Security Labs

Most CMMC consultants have never run a small veteran-owned government contracting business themselves. Forward Security Labs builds real CMMC compliance readiness for small businesses, not just paperwork. Forward Security Labs is SDVOSB certified and SAM.gov registered, built by a combat veteran who understands both the technical requirements and the reality of running a small business trying to navigate federal contracting and achieve genuine CMMC compliance readiness over time.

U.S. Army combat veteran

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cum Laude

SDVOSB certified, SAM.gov registered (CAGE 1AFL4)

Hands-on experience building real compliance documentation, not just templates

Services

CMMC Compliance Readiness Services

Support scoped to where your business actually is in the process.

Gap Assessment

Find out exactly where you stand against the required controls before spending a dollar on remediation.

Documentation and System Security Plans

Documentation built to hold up under a real assessment, not just to check a box.

Policy Development

Practical, plain-English policies your team will actually follow, not documents that sit in a drawer.

Ongoing Advisory

Support through remediation and beyond, not just a report and a goodbye.

Who This Is For

Small and mid-sized defense contractors and subcontractors.

Who need to build real CMMC compliance readiness to keep or win DoD contracts, and don’t have the budget for a large consulting firm or the internal staff to handle it alone. Whether you are just starting to assess your requirements or preparing for a future assessment, Forward Security Labs meets you at your current stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CMMC still a real requirement after the suspension?

Yes. The Department of Defense paused the rollout of mandatory third-party audits, not the underlying security requirements. Contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information still need to implement required controls and maintain accurate self-assessment scores.

Do I need to do anything right now?

If you already handle Controlled Unclassified Information, yes. Inaccurate self-attestations carry real legal exposure independent of whether a third-party audit is currently required. A gap assessment tells you exactly where you stand.

How much does this cost?

Cost depends on your required level and current gap. Engagements typically start with a fixed-price gap assessment before any larger scope is discussed.

How long does this take?

A gap assessment can typically be completed in a few weeks. Full documentation and remediation timelines depend on your starting point and required level.

Do you work with small businesses that don’t have an internal IT team?

Yes. Most of the businesses Forward Security Labs works with don’t have dedicated compliance staff, which is exactly the gap this service is built to fill.

Are you a certified third-party assessor?

No. Forward Security Labs provides readiness, documentation, and advisory support to prepare you for an assessment. Official certification assessments are performed by accredited third-party assessment organizations.

Find Out Where You Actually Stand

Most engagements start with a gap assessment so you know exactly what you’re dealing with before committing to a full readiness program.