Guides, insights, and answers to help you achieve compliance.
Resources for Government Contractors
Stay ahead with practical resources on NIST 800-171 and CMMC — created to make compliance clear, actionable, and achievable for contractors of all sizes.
Practical resources to help contractors understand compliance.
Featured Guides
Explore our upcoming guides designed to simplify complex cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable insights.
Beginner’s Guide to NIST 800-171
Coming soon — a step-by-step introduction to understanding and preparing for NIST compliance.
CMMC 2.0 Explained for Small Contractors
A plain-language breakdown of what CMMC 2.0 means, designed for small and mid-sized businesses.
SSP & POA&M: What They Are and Why They Matter
A guide to two of the most important compliance documents — and why they can make or break your audit.
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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.