Defense & Contractors
DoD Prime Contractors, Subcontractors & CUI Handlers
โWin more contracts. Pass CMMC. Stay ready year-round.โ
Federal defense contracts increasingly require documented, verified cybersecurity compliance before a single dollar is awarded. Auditerra helps defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC certification, protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and stay continuously audit-ready โ without the Big 5 price tag.
What you're up against
- CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 requirements are technically demanding and require documented evidence across 110+ practices.
- SPRS scores directly affect contract eligibility โ a low score can disqualify you before the proposal is reviewed.
- Many contractors lack internal cybersecurity staff capable of interpreting NIST 800-171 and DFARS requirements.
- Point-in-time audits create false confidence; gaps can reappear between certification cycles.
- Subcontractors face the same compliance obligations as primes but with a fraction of the resources.
Standards we help you align to
CMMC Level 2
Covers 110 practices mapped to NIST 800-171. Required for contracts involving CUI. Third-party assessment (C3PAO) is mandatory for most Level 2 contracts.
CMMC Level 3
Adds 24 advanced practices from NIST 800-172 for programs with higher security sensitivity. Government-led assessment required.
NIST 800-171 Rev 3
The foundational framework for protecting CUI in non-federal systems. Rev 3 introduces organization-defined parameters and tightened access controls.
DFARS 7012
Requires contractors to report cyber incidents within 72 hours and preserve images of compromised systems. Non-compliance can void contracts.
NIST 800-172
Enhanced security requirements for critical programs and high-value assets. Applies to contractors with advanced persistent threat exposure.
Our 4-step process
A no-pressure, industry-tailored demo so you see exactly how our platform and auditors work together before any commitment.
We conduct a gap assessment to map your current compliance posture, identify risk areas, and build a prioritized remediation roadmap.
Our certified auditors don't hand you a to-do list. They work alongside your team โ reviewing evidence, walking through controls, and personally resolving gaps in real time.
Compliance doesn't end at certification. Auditerra monitors your posture year-round, alerts you to drift, and keeps you audit-ready at all times โ not just during audit season.
Where Auditerra wins
| Provider | What You Get | What's Missing |
|---|---|---|
| Big 5 Consulting | Deep expertise, global reach | Enterprise pricing โ out of reach for most |
| SaaS-Only Platforms | Evidence collection platform | No human auditor โ you're on your own |
| Auditerra | Platform + certified human auditors | Nothing. Custom pricing. Full engagement. |
SPRS Scoring & Contract Readiness
Your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score is a public-facing number that contracting officers review before awarding work. A negative SPRS score signals unresolved cybersecurity gaps and can eliminate you from competition entirely. Auditerra conducts a structured SPRS gap assessment, builds your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and works alongside your team to close findings โ not just document them. We've taken contractors from negative SPRS scores to full CMMC L2 certification in as little as 14 weeks.
Concrete deliverables
- CMMC Level 2 or Level 3 readiness assessment and remediation roadmap
- System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M development and maintenance
- SPRS score improvement with documented evidence packages
- Continuous monitoring for control drift and new vulnerability exposure
- Incident response planning aligned to DFARS 72-hour reporting requirements
- Audit support and C3PAO coordination for formal CMMC assessments
Ready to see it in action?
Download the full Defense & Contractorsuse case PDF, or book a no-pressure demo and we'll tailor the conversation to your industry, your frameworks, and your timeline.