Managed Security & Compliance

Managed CMMC Readiness

Build the secure environment. Produce the evidence. Keep the controls working. Hypershift helps Defense Industrial Base organizations turn Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness from a one-time documentation project into an operating discipline. We combine technical remediation, a managed security stack, governance support, evidence management, and continuous monitoring in one accountable program.

CUI scope and data-flow definition
NIST SP 800-171 gap assessment
SSP, POA&M, policies, and evidence
Remediation and secure operations
Continuous monitoring and reporting
Assessment and audit support

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Why managed CMMC

Compliance has to work after the assessment

Traditional readiness projects often front-load scoping, documentation, and remediation, then leave the customer to operate the controls, collect evidence, track changes, and maintain the environment. Hypershift takes a different approach. Our managed model connects the technology, documentation, people, and recurring activities required to maintain an assessment-ready posture. The result is less operational drift, clearer ownership, and a program that can stand up to ongoing customer and government scrutiny.

Current program context

As of August 2026, CMMC implementation remains in Phase I and the Department has suspended Phase II while it reviews the program. Requirements to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS remain in force. Hypershift designs the program to support today's obligations and adapt as official requirements evolve.

Official CMMC status: dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC

What the service manages

One program. Four operating disciplines.

01 / Govern

Scope, Governance & Documentation

Define the CUI boundary, asset categories, data flows, roles, control ownership, System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), policies, procedures, and evidence map.

02 / Secure

Technical Remediation

Implement and harden identity, endpoints, networks, Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High, Azure Government, logging, privileged access, backup, patching, and secure remote access based on the approved scope.

03 / Operate

Continuous Monitoring

Run recurring reviews across accounts, access, endpoints, vulnerabilities, logs, remote access, backups, configuration drift, incidents, risk, and change management, with documented results.

04 / Demonstrate

Evidence & Assessment Support

Organize evidence, validate control operation, prepare stakeholders, coordinate demonstrations, respond to assessor questions, track findings, and support remediation through closeout.

Managed program lifecycle

From readiness to continuous operations

Scope & Assess

Inventory assets, map CUI, define the boundary, assess NIST SP 800-171 requirements, and create the remediation roadmap.

Document & Design

Build the SSP, evidence map, policy baseline, control ownership model, POA&M, and target-state architecture.

Remediate & Validate

Deploy controls, harden the environment, close gaps, test effectiveness, prepare evidence, and conduct readiness reviews.

Operate & Sustain

Monitor controls, update documentation, run recurring reviews, support audits, and manage environmental change.

Framework-led, adapted to you

The sequence adapts to your current state, contract requirements, environment, and assessment path. Milestones are framework-led; timelines depend on scope, access, remediation complexity, and customer participation.

Core deliverables

Assessment-ready by design

Scope & boundary package

Asset inventory, CUI flow diagrams, environment and responsibility boundaries.

Gap assessment & roadmap

Requirement-level findings, priorities, dependencies, and remediation plan.

SSP & POA&M

Implementation statements, evidence mapping, milestones, ownership, and status.

Policy & procedure baseline

Governance documents aligned to how the organization actually operates.

Technical control implementation

Configured and documented security capabilities across the in-scope environment.

Continuous evidence library

Current artifacts, review records, reports, approvals, and assessment support materials.

Technology and operations

A stack built around the control objectives

Identity, Device & Access

Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, privileged access, endpoint hardening, device compliance, secure remote access, and least-privilege workflows.

Detection, Logging & Response

Managed SIEM, endpoint detection and response, identity threat detection, security awareness, centralized logging, incident response, and reporting.

Resilience & Operations

FedRAMP-authorized backup where required, patching, vulnerability management, remote monitoring, configuration enforcement, administrative controls, and recurring operational reviews.

Please note

Scope of engagement

Hypershift provides technical, operational, documentation, and readiness support. The customer retains responsibility and accountability for its security and compliance program. Assessment outcomes depend on the final scope, evidence, operating practices, applicable contract requirements, and assessor interpretation. Hypershift does not guarantee certification.

FAQ

Common questions

Do we have to replace our existing tools?

Not necessarily. The first question is whether what you already own is configured, integrated, and operated effectively. Recommendations often involve process changes or better use of existing investments before any new purchase.

Can an engagement focus on our existing environment?

Yes. We can focus on an existing architecture, deployment process, cost concern, or recovery requirement without starting a new migration or replacement program.

Can you work alongside our internal team?

Yes. We can contribute specialist design, troubleshooting, or implementation capacity while your team keeps operational ownership. The division of work is agreed during scoping.

How is consulting different from a managed service?

Consulting focuses on decisions, assessments, and scoped projects. Implementation and ongoing management are separate, optional engagements. An assessment does not automatically include deployment or a managed service subscription.

Do we have to commit to a long program to get started?

No. Most work begins with the specific question or constraint in front of you. A focused engagement can address one workload, one system, or one decision, and broader programs can follow if they earn their place.

What do we actually receive?

Deliverables are scoped to the engagement and can include an assessment, prioritized recommendations, architecture or design documents, and an implementation roadmap, each with clear owners and next steps.

Where does an engagement start?

With your priorities and the resources you already have. We shape the scope around the decisions you need to make and the work you need completed.