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Veteran-led cybersecurity experts helping contractors achieve NIST 800-171 & CMMC compliance with clarity and confidence.
We simplify cybersecurity compliance so contractors can win and keep government contracts.
Driven by mission. Focused on you.
About Us
Veteran Strategic is a veteran-owned cybersecurity firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized government contractors achieve and maintain NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance.
We know what’s at stake. As veterans, we’ve operated in high-pressure environments where clarity and discipline matter. Now we bring that same mission focus to protecting your business and ensuring you’re contract-ready.
The key to protection and contracts.
Our Services
At Veteran Strategic, we specialize in compliance assessments and readiness services for small and mid-sized government contractors. Our focus: helping you achieve NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance so you can win and keep federal contracts.
Readiness Assessments
A full compliance gap analysis aligned with NIST 800-171 & CMMC requirements.
Remediation Support
Hands-on help to close gaps, strengthen security, and prepare for audits.
The key to protection and contracts.
Why Compliance Matters
To work with the Department of Defense and federal agencies, contractors must comply with NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards. Non-compliance can put your contracts, revenue, and reputation at risk.
At Veteran Strategic, our readiness assessments align directly with the five NIST Cybersecurity Framework functions:
Identify
Understand your systems, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Protect
Safeguard sensitive information with tailored controls.
Detect
Monitor for threats before they become breaches.
Respond
Establish clear action plans when incidents occur.
Recover
Restore operations quickly and maintain resilience.
Win & Keep Contracts
Compete, and stay eligible for government contracts.
Focus on winning contracts—we’ll handle compliance.
Why Contractors Choose Us
As a veteran-led firm, we bring discipline, mission focus, and real-world experience to help contractors meet NIST and CMMC standards without the overwhelm.
Veteran-Led Expertise
A mission-driven team that understands discipline, accountability, and service.
Contract-Ready Focus
Our goal is to help you win—and keep—government contracts.
Compliance, Simplified
We translate technical standards into plain, actionable steps.
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Latest Insights & Resources
Explore practical tips, industry news, and veteran insights on NIST 800-171, CMMC, and federal cybersecurity requirements. Our blogs are designed to keep contractors informed and prepared.
Why Veteran-Led Cybersecurity Brings Mission-Ready Discipline to Compliance
Cybersecurity compliance can feel overwhelming for contractors. Between NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ongoing federal requirements, it’s easy to get lost in the complexity. What sets Veteran Strategic apart is not just technical expertise—it’s our veteran-led, mission-ready approach that makes compliance clear, achievable, and reliable.
NIST 800-171: What Government Contractors Need to Know in 2025
If you’re a government contractor, you already know that protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) isn’t just good practice—it’s a requirement. At the core of this is NIST Special Publication 800-171, a cybersecurity framework that sets the standard for how contractors safeguard sensitive government data.
5 Common Mistakes Contractors Make with CMMC Compliance
Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t optional for government contractors—it’s a requirement for winning and keeping Department of Defense contracts. Yet, many organizations approach compliance with the wrong mindset, leading to costly delays, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress.
Straight answers to help you understand our process.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We know compliance can feel complicated. Here are some of the most common questions contractors ask before working with us.
Most assessments take 2–4 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your environment. We move quickly but thoroughly to give you an accurate compliance picture.
You’ll receive a detailed gap analysis, a System Security Plan (SSP), and a Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) that outline next steps for compliance.
No company can “certify” you directly. What we do is prepare you fully for a third-party CMMC assessment and guide you through the entire process to ensure you’re ready.
Yes. While much of our work can be done remotely, we also provide on-site services when required for assessments, implementation, or training.
Coming soon — a practical resource to help you track readiness.