Case Study: Defense Contractor Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Defense Contractor CMMC Case Study

How TVG achieved CMMC Level 2 certification for an LA defense subcontractor in 8 months.

The Challenge: A defense subcontractor in El Segundo was at risk of losing their DoD contracts. CMMC Level 2 certification was required, but they had no formal security program, no SSP, and significant gaps against NIST 800-171 controls.

The TVG Response: We conducted a gap assessment, designed a CMMC-compliant enclave, implemented all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, and prepared the organization for C3PAO assessment — achieving certification in 8 months.

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What We Deliver

Gap Assessment

Identified gaps against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls with prioritized remediation roadmap.

Enclave Architecture

Designed and built a CMMC-compliant network enclave for CUI handling and processing.

Control Implementation

Deployed access controls, encryption, audit logging, and monitoring across all 110 requirements.

SSP & POAM

Developed comprehensive System Security Plan and Plans of Action & Milestones documentation.

Security Training

CUI handling training for all personnel with access to controlled information.

C3PAO Preparation

Mock assessments, evidence preparation, and coordination with the assessment organization.

Case Results

NIST 800-171 controls implemented110
Time to certification8 months
DoD contract revenue protected$3.2M
Assessment findings (deficiencies)0

Sources: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, Verizon DBIR 2024, Cybersecurity Ventures

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“I have been a client of TVG for 13+ years. All of their team members show care and concern when dealing with any IT issues we have and they work diligently to resolve my issues with expediency and always to my satisfaction.”

Melanie S.

CEO, Commercial Real Estate — Huntington Beach, CA

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“TVG Consulting has been our IT partner for years. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive about preventing issues before they become problems.”

Tony Y.

COO, Zodiak USA

Serving Los Angeles & Surrounding Areas

TVG Consulting provides on-site and remote IT support across El Segundo, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palmdale, Lancaster, Chatsworth, Burbank. Our local presence means faster response times and technicians who understand your area’s business landscape.

Types of Engagements We Handle

Ransomware Attack

Locked out of your systems? We contain the spread, preserve evidence, and restore from clean backups — without paying the ransom.

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Email Fraud & BEC

Wire fraud, spoofed invoices, compromised mailboxes. We trace the breach, lock down accounts, and recover what we can.

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Insider Threat

Suspect an employee is stealing data or sabotaging systems? We investigate quietly, preserve evidence, and lock down access.

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Cyber Posture Review

Not sure if your current IT team has everything locked down? We audit your environment and give you an honest assessment.

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Active Breach

Systems acting strange? Unusual network traffic? If something feels wrong, call us. We respond within 15 minutes — 24/7/365.

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Letting Go of IT Staff

Terminating an IT employee who has admin access? We lock down credentials, audit access, and ensure a clean transition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did you achieve certification in 8 months?+
Parallel workstreams: technical controls were implemented while policies were being written and staff was being trained. An experienced team that knows the requirements avoids false starts and rework.
What was the total cost?+
The full implementation including enclave build, control deployment, documentation, training, and C3PAO assessment preparation was approximately $180,000 — protecting $3.2M in annual DoD contract revenue.
Did the contractor pass the C3PAO assessment?+
Yes, with zero deficiencies. The assessor noted the quality of documentation and the maturity of implemented controls as standout strengths.
What is a CMMC enclave?+
A segmented network specifically designed for CUI handling with all CMMC controls applied. This approach is more cost-effective than securing the entire corporate network to CMMC standards.
Does the contractor maintain certification ongoing?+
Yes. TVG provides ongoing CMMC compliance management including continuous monitoring, annual assessments, and documentation updates to maintain certification status.
Can you help other defense contractors?+
Yes. We serve defense contractors and subcontractors throughout the LA area, particularly in the El Segundo, Torrance, and Palmdale aerospace corridors.

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