Our process

We run a structured, repeatable engagement designed specifically for small DIB contractors. No generic frameworks, no enterprise bloat.

Gap assessment

We evaluate your current security posture against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Every deficiency is documented with severity and remediation effort.

Deliverable: Prioritized gap report and initial SPRS score calculation. Timeline: Week 1–2

System Security Plan (SSP)

We draft or update your SSP — the foundational document required for any CMMC assessment. This describes your CUI environment, system boundaries, personnel roles, and how each control is implemented or planned.

Deliverable: Complete, assessment-ready SSP. Timeline: Week 2–4

Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)

Every gap gets a remediation task, an owner, a timeline, and a tracking mechanism. We manage the POA&M actively — not just document it. Open items are closed on schedule or escalated with a clear path forward.

Deliverable: Live POA&M tracked and managed by GreylineOps. Timeline: Week 3–6

Remediation & hardening

We implement the technical and procedural controls — endpoint hardening, MFA, access controls, CUI data flows, audit logging, encryption, and more. We do the work, not just advise on it.

Deliverable: All POA&M items closed or accepted with documented risk decisions. Timeline: Week 4–10

C3PAO / DCSA assessment prep

We conduct a full mock assessment before your official review — same scope, same rigor. Any remaining gaps surface here, not during your official assessment. We walk you through the process so there are no surprises.

Deliverable: Mock assessment report and final readiness confirmation. Timeline: Week 10–12

Continuous compliance monitoring

Post-certification, we provide ongoing managed compliance — monitoring, quarterly reviews, annual reassessments, and incident response. CMMC is not a one-time checkbox. We keep you continuously audit-ready.

Deliverable: Managed compliance service with defined SLAs. Timeline: Ongoing