CMMC Readiness & Compliance Support

CMMC is now a condition of winning Department of Defense work, not a future formality. If your business handles federal contract information or Controlled Unclassified Information, the requirement already applies.

Biz Technology Solutions helps growing businesses get ready and stay compliant, working alongside our partner Cyber74. As your business scales into defense work, we make sure your IT and security keep pace.

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What CMMC Actually Is

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, is how the Department of Defense confirms that the companies in its supply chain protect sensitive information. It replaces years of self-attestation with controls you can actually prove.

For most businesses that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the relevant bar is CMMC Level 2, assessed against the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2.

Why it matters now:

The requirement is in force, not coming someday.
There is no grace period at award. No valid status, no contract.
Readiness takes months, and third-party assessor capacity is booked out, so the businesses that start early keep their place in line.

For a growing business, that makes CMMC readiness a competitive advantage: the companies that prepare now can bid on work their competitors are locked out of.

Who Needs CMMC — Many Businesses Don’t Realize They Do

North Carolina has one of the largest defense footprints in the country. It runs from Fort Bragg to more than a thousand aerospace and defense companies. Many contractors cluster around the Research Triangle. As businesses across the Carolinas grow into that ecosystem, many take on CMMC obligations without realizing it. Here’s the key point most businesses miss: scope follows the data you handle, not the industry on your sign. Obligations also flow down the supply chain. So requirements reach companies that never bid on a federal contract directly.

You may be in scope if your business:

Holds a contract or subcontract tied to the Department of Defense
Supplies, services, or supports a company that does
Stores or handles Controlled Unclassified Information, such as drawings, specs, or project documentation
Has received contract language referencing DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, or CMMC

Common In-Scope Businesses

Prime Contractors and Subcontractors
Precision Machining and Fabrication
Aerospace and Defense Component Suppliers
Engineering and Design Consultants
Logistics and Distribution Providers
Facilities and Site Services
Metal Finishing, Plating, and Coating Services
Electronics and Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers
Testing, Calibration, and Inspection Labs
Industrial and Contract Manufacturers
Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Shops
Cable, Wire, and Connector Suppliers
Composite and Materials Suppliers
Welding and Metal Fabrication Shops
Software and Technology Vendors
Architecture and Building Design Firms
Environmental and Remediation Services
Staffing and Professional Services Firms
Marketing, Print, and Document Services Handling Controlled Specs
Warehousing and Fulfillment Operations
Janitorial and Building Maintenanceat Secure Facilities

If you are not sure whether you are in scope, that uncertainty is exactly what a conversation with us is for.

One Coordinated Path

CMMC readiness is a phased process, not a single checklist. Our partner Cyber74 prepares your organization for its assessment; Biz Technology operates the New Charter Trust Enclave, the secured operational environment our team works from to deliver and manage your IT and security services. The certification itself is conducted by an accredited C3PAO, not by us.

What is the New Charter Trust Enclave? It is the secured, segmented operational environment our team works from to deliver and manage your IT and security services. The tools we use are agent-based and run on your own systems, so there is nothing for you to move or migrate. Because we operate from an environment built to the control standards CMMC expects, the way your services are delivered helps keep you compliant instead of becoming a weak link in your supply chain.

Steps 1 & 2: Assessment & Gap Identification — Cyber74

Every readiness effort starts with knowing where you stand. Our partner Cyber74 leads this part: establishing where you stand today against the Level 2 requirements, defining the scope of your environment and where CUI lives, and pinpointing the specific controls, policies, and evidence that are missing or incomplete. You come away with a clear, honest picture of the gap between where you are and where CMMC requires you to be.

Step 3: Remediation Planning — Shared

A gap list is not a plan. Together, we turn findings into a sequence that makes sense for how your business actually runs: prioritizing what to fix first and what can wait, balancing compliance work against day-to-day operations, and setting a realistic timeline and budget you can actually hit. No surprises, and nothing overcomplicated, just a practical path forward that scales with your business.

Step 4: Control Implementation — Biz Technology Solutions

This is where Biz Technology Solutions does the hands-on technical work. We build and configure the environment so the required safeguards are actually in place and running: access management and multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection and monitoring, configuration hardening and secure communications, and backup, recovery, and logging practices. Because our services are built to scale, these controls grow with your business rather than holding it back.

Steps 5 & 6: Documentation & C3PAO Prep — Cyber74 / Shared

Assessors need to see proof, not just good intentions. Cyber74 leads documentation, developing the System Security Plan, policies, and Plan of Action & Milestones, and assembling the evidence package an assessor will expect to review. Preparing for the assessment is a shared effort: we ready your team and environment, validate evidence, and close any remaining gaps. The certification itself is conducted by an accredited C3PAO. We prepare you for it; we do not issue or guarantee it.

Step 7: Ongoing Compliance Support — Biz Technology Solutions

CMMC is not a one-time project. Staying compliant is ongoing work, and it is where a scalable managed service really pays off. Biz Technology Solutions runs, monitors, and maintains your environment through our certified help desk, with regular check-ins so compliance keeps pace as your business changes and grows. We stay involved long after the assessment, so staying compliant becomes part of how you operate, not a scramble before every bid.

Why Growing Businesses Choose Biz Technology Solutions

Built to Scale With You

CMMC readiness should not box in a growing business. We implement controls and managed services designed to scale, so compliance grows with you rather than becoming something you outgrow or have to rebuild. As you take on more defense work, your IT and security keep pace.

IT and Compliance Under One Roof

CMMC readiness requires both compliance knowledge and technical execution. The team that prepares your environment is the team that runs it, backed by New Charter and our partner Cyber74, so nothing falls through the cracks between vendors.

Support for Long-Term Compliance

CMMC is not a one-time project. It requires ongoing attention, updates, and accountability. We help you stay secure, compliant, and ready year after year through monitoring, remediation assistance, and a certified help desk, not just at assessment time.

Built for the Defense Supply Chain

Manufacturers, engineering firms, technology providers, logistics partners, and subcontractors often face complex, layered compliance requirements. We help you understand your obligations, then prepare with confidence as you grow into defense work.

CMMC Questions, Answered Plainly

What is CMMC Level 2?

Level 2 is the tier that applies to most businesses handling Controlled Unclassified Information. It is assessed against the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and, for many contracts, requires a third-party certification assessment.

How do I know if CMMC applies to my business?

If you do work connected to the Department of Defense, directly or as a supplier or subcontractor, or you handle Controlled Unclassified Information, CMMC may apply to you. Scope follows the data you handle, not your industry. If you are not sure, a conversation with us is the fastest way to find out.

How long does readiness take?

It depends on the size and current state of your environment, but readiness is usually measured in months, not weeks. Putting controls in place, producing documentation and evidence, and then scheduling an assessment all take time, which is why it pays to start before a solicitation appears.

What is CUI?

Controlled Unclassified Information is sensitive information the government requires you to safeguard under law or policy. Handling CUI is generally what moves a business into Level 2 territory.

Who actually grants the certification?

An accredited third-party assessment organization, known as a C3PAO, conducts the certification assessment. Biz Technology Solutions and Cyber74 prepare you for it and support your environment; we do not issue or guarantee the certification itself.

We already have good security. Isn't that enough?

Good security is the foundation, but CMMC also requires documented evidence and assessment readiness. Plenty of capable businesses have the right controls in practice yet lack the documentation an assessor needs to see. Closing that gap is a big part of the work.

Not Sure Where You Stand on CMMC?

Start with a conversation. We’ll help you find out whether CMMC applies to you and whether you’re ready to begin. You get a straight answer and a clear sense of what to tackle first. When it’s time for the formal readiness work, we connect you with our partner Cyber74. No pressure, just practical guidance for growing Carolina businesses.

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