CMMC COMPLIANCE FOR
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
Research laboratories handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), technical data, and intellectual property require strong cybersecurity. We help organizations achieve CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and ITAR compliance.
WHO THIS APPLIES TO
Specialized security frameworks designed to simplify research laboratory compliance for organizations handling Grant-Funded Research and sensitive IP.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
- Research & Development (R&D) Organizations
- Federally Funded Research Centers (FFRDCs)
- Materials Science Laboratories
ADVANCED RESEARCH
- Defense Research Programs
- Testing & Evaluation Laboratories
- Technology Development Programs
COMMON COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES
Research environments face a unique conflict: the need for open innovation versus the mandate for strict data protection. We help you navigate these competing demands without losing focus on discovery.
OPEN COLLABORATION
Balancing the critical need for data sharing with universities and partners against strict DoW access control restrictions.
LEGACY LAB SYSTEMS
Securing specialized testing instruments and legacy research devices that often cannot run standard security software.
EXPORT CONTROL & ITAR
Managing complex restrictions on proprietary research data and foreign national access across multi-sponsor projects.
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
The risk of losing federal grants and defense contracts due to failure to meet emerging cybersecurity requirements like CMMC.
IP THEFT PROTECTION
Preventing the exfiltration of sensitive pre-patent data and trade secrets by nation-state actors targeting research institutions.
CUI IDENTIFICATION
The difficulty of distinguishing between "Fundamental Research" (public) and Controlled Unclassified Information (restricted) within the same project.
KEY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Compliance is mandatory for federal funding. We ensure your research environment meets the strict security mandates required by government grants and defense contracts:
- [REQ-01] CMMC Level 2 (Advanced Cyber Hygiene)
- [REQ-02] NIST SP 800-171 (Protecting CUI Data)
- [REQ-03] DFARS 252.204-7012 (Cyber Incident Reporting)
- [REQ-04] ITAR (Export Controlled Research)
- [REQ-05] EAR (Commerce Control List Technology)
- [REQ-06] NSPM-33 (Research Security Standards)
HOW WE HELP RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS
We specialize in end-to-end research laboratory compliance. We help labs classify data, secure scientific instruments, and maintain federal funding eligibility.
Identify CUI & Data Flow
Automated tagging to distinguish between "Fundamental Research" (public) and Controlled Unclassified Information (restricted).
IMPLEMENT CMMC LEVEL 2 CONTROLS
Deploying NIST 800-171 controls tailored for academic environments and commercial research facilities.
SECURE COLLABORATION
Building secure enclaves that allow data sharing with university partners without exposing the entire network.
SECURE LAB INSTRUMENTS
Isolating legacy microscopes, testing equipment, and devices that cannot support standard security agents.
DEVELOP POLICIES & SSP
Creating SSPs covering ITAR, remote access, and portable media.
AUDIT & GRANT READINESS
Preparing your team for government sponsor reviews to ensure you maintain eligibility for federal grants.
WHY RESEARCH COMPLIANCE REQUIRES
EXPERTISE
Research laboratories have unique security and operational requirements. Generic IT approaches can disrupt scientific workflows, delay research, and create unnecessary compliance risks.
- Protect Legacy Laboratory Equipment
- Enable Secure Research Collaboration
- Understand Federal Research Requirements
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SECURE YOUR RESEARCH &
STRENGTHEN COMPLIANCE
Secure research environments with cybersecurity solutions designed to protect CUI, sensitive research data, and intellectual property while supporting federal compliance requirements.
