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.
NIST 800-171 & CMMC Readiness Assessments
We provide requirement-by-requirement gap analysis of your cybersecurity program against NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards.
What you get:
- Gap Analysis Report – scorecard by control family with findings.
- Remediation Roadmap – prioritized plan with timelines and effort levels.
- Compliance Documentation – System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).Executive Briefing – a summary for leadership and primes/agencies.
Ideal for: Current contractors seeking certification or new bidders preparing to prove compliance.
Policy & Documentation Support
We help create, refine, and align the policies, procedures, and evidence you need for compliance.
Examples include:
- Information Security Policy
How your organization protects sensitive data. - Access Control Policy
Defines who can access systems and data. - Incident Response Plan
Steps to take when a security incident occurs. - Configuration & Change Management Policies
Standards for safe system updates and changes. - SSPs and POA&Ms
Documents controls and tracks remediation actions.
Ideal for: Current contractors seeking certification or new bidders preparing to prove compliance.
Continuous Advisory (vCISO-lite)
Compliance isn’t one-and-done. Regulations evolve, contracts change, and systems grow. Our advisory service keeps you ready.
What we provide:
- Monthly reviews of compliance posture
Regular check-ins to keep your organization audit-ready. - Updates for evolving NIST/CMMC requirements
Stay aligned as federal standards change over time. - Training & awareness sessions for staff
Build a culture of security through team education. - Ongoing guidance on remediation progress
Expert support to close gaps and track improvements.
Ideal for: Current contractors seeking certification or new bidders preparing to prove compliance.
A Simple, Proven Path to Compliance
Our Approach
We cut through the complexity of cybersecurity frameworks with a four-step process designed for government contractors:
Discover
Map systems, data flows, and contract obligations.
Assess
Gap analysis against NIST 800-171/CMMC.
Prioritize
Risk-ranked remediation plan.
Remediate & Support
Build documentation, guide fixes, and stay audit-ready.
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.
Stay ahead with cybersecurity and compliance updates.
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.