CMMC LEVEL 1 COMPLIANCE:
FOUNDATIONAL CYBER HYGIENE

If you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI), CMMC Level 1 is mandatory to bid. We ensure you meet the 17 required practices of “Foundational Cyber Hygiene” and submit your SPRS score with absolute confidence.

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CMMC LEVEL 2 CERTIFIED BY AN AUTHORIZED C3PAO

We are CMMC Level 2 certified and passed our assessment with a perfect score of 110 out of 110

MISSION BRIEFING: SECURING THE SUPPLY CHAIN

The adversary targets the smallest links to breach the chain. Your mission is to lock down your perimeter, protect the FCI, and eliminate any gaps in your documentation.

TARGET PROFILE:
WHO NEEDS LEVEL 1?

Designed for contractors that:

  • Work directly with the DoW or as subcontractors.
  • Handle Federal Contract Information (FCI).
  • DO NOT store or process Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Need to demonstrate basic cybersecurity hygiene.

Intel Note: If you handle CUI, you require Level 2 clearance.

MISSION SPECS:
THE 17 PRACTICES

Level 1 compliance focuses on the 17 Basic Cyber Hygiene practices to protect FCI. These are strictly based on FAR 52.204-21. Key Defense Domains:

  • Access Control (Limit System Access).
  • Identification & Authentication.
  • Media Protection & Sanitization.
  • System & Information Integrity.

Requirement: Annual Self-Assessment submitted to SPRS.

THREAT ASSESSMENT:
FAILURE POINTS

Many contractors underestimate Level 1. “Basic” does not mean “Optional”. Without evidence, you are vulnerable. Common Points of Failure:

  • No Documentation: Lack of written policies (SSP).
  • Evidence Gaps: Cannot prove controls are active.
  • Misinterpretation: Confusion between FCI and CUI

Risk: Contract disqualification and False Claims Act liability.

UNCERTAIN OF YOUR
CLEARANCE LEVEL?

Confusing Level 1 (FCI) with Level 2 (CUI) is the #1 reason for audit failures. Don’t risk your contract on a guess. Open a secure channel with our compliance officers to verify your status in 15 minutes.

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  • Experience with DoW contractors
  • Clear and simple explanations
  • No guesswork or wasted time
  • Focus on real compliance outcomes

We help you feel confident that you are doing this the right way.

  • Ability to bid on and keep DoW contracts
  • Reduced cybersecurity risk
  • Clear documentation and controls
  • Confidence in your compliance status
  • A foundation for future CMMC levels

We make CMMC Level 1 clear and manageable

  • Reviewing your contracts and environment
  • Confirming if Level 1 applies to you
  • Identifying gaps in your current setup
  • Guiding you through required controls
  • Helping you prepare for self assessment
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Success Stories: CMMC Level 1 Achieved

Real results for defense contractors through our Certified RPO guidance.

"CMMC Level 1 seemed like a daunting hurdle for our small business. Their expert guidance closed our security gaps in record time, giving us the compliance foundation we needed to secure our first DoW contract this quarter. Highly professional and efficient."
Director of ITDefense Engineering Solutions
"The clarity they bring to the 17 controls is unmatched. Before working with them, we were lost in the bureaucracy of self-assessment. Now, we have a fortified infrastructure and the confidence to bid on high-security tactical projects."
CEOPrecision Aerospace Components
"As a Certified RPO, they provided the roadmap we were missing. Their step-by-step gap identification process made the entire journey smooth and stress-free. It’s the best investment we’ve made for our company’s future in the defense sector."
Compliance ManagerGlobal Logistics Defense

CMMC LEVEL 1 INTEL BRIEFING

Critical insights for DoW contractors regarding the Foundational compliance level.

CMMC Level 1 (Foundational) represents the essential cyber hygiene standard required for any contractor handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). It consists of 17 fundamental practices that verify your organization has the minimum protections necessary to safeguard U.S. government data. Achieving this level is no longer optional; it is a mandatory prerequisite to bid on and maintain Department of War (DoW) contracts.

Not necessarily. Compliance is not just about having tools; it’s about verifiable implementation and documented evidence. As a Certified RPO, we conduct a professional gap analysis to identify hidden vulnerabilities in your current setup. We ensure that each of the 17 controls is not only active but also strictly aligned with the official self-assessment requirements, eliminating any risk of non-compliance.

The timeline depends on your current security posture, but our accelerated framework is designed to eliminate guesswork and minimize operational downtime. Beyond gaining the eligibility to bid on DoD contracts, you establish a fortified security baseline. This reduces overall cyber risk and provides a seamless, documented foundation that significantly simplifies future transitions to CMMC Level 2.

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Level 1 Audit Checklist

Download our CMMC Level 1 Audit Checklist to see what is required and where you may have gaps.

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Ready to Achieve
CMMC Level 1 Confidence?

If you are unsure where you stand with CMMC compliance, the first step is a discovery call.

  • Review your current situation
  • Discuss applicable CMMC levels
  • Identify next steps
  • Answer your questions clearly
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