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Government Contracting Cybersecurity

CMMC isn't a paperwork problem.
It's a "prove your controls work" problem.

Self-attestation worked once. CMMC 2.0 doesn't. We validate that the controls in your SSP are actually deployed, actually working, and actually defensible - under written authorization, with veteran operators who understand CUI.

Primary initial contact: aesa@blackboxgroup.io

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Veteran-owned OSCP-certified CEO-led engagements Written authorization only MSP-friendly

Who this is for

DoD primes, subs, and supply-chain vendors
Aerospace and defense manufacturers
IT, engineering, and R&D contractors
Federal civilian and SLED contractors

What we actually see

The threats hitting government contractors right now

Patterns drawn from current engagements and industry incident reporting (CISA, IC3, Verizon DBIR 2025). We don't test against generic checklists - we test against the attacks your peers are actually getting hit with.

CUI exposure in shared drives

CUI ends up in mailboxes, OneDrive, Teams, and contractor laptops. We trace where it actually lives and what an attacker would reach first.

MFA + conditional access gaps

NIST 800-171 control gaps almost always show up in identity. We test enforcement, not just policy.

Subcontractor + flow-down risk

Your primes care about your subs. We help you assess and document third-party access realistically.

Logging + response readiness

CMMC expects detection, not just prevention. BlackboxEDR provides the 24/7 monitoring and documented response that auditors look for.

CMMC 2.0 + NIST SP 800-171 alignment

A Security Reality Check produces evidence aligned to NIST 800-171A assessment objectives - exactly the format a C3PAO will ask for. Penetration testing addresses the AC, IA, SC, and SI families that paperwork cannot prove on its own.

CMMC 2.0 awareNIST SP 800-171 alignedVeteran-ownedWritten authorization only

How we engage with government contractors clients

A typical pre-assessment engagement path for primes and subs.

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Step 1 - Assess

Security Reality Check

Validated vulnerability assessment with prioritized remediation roadmap. The best first engagement for government contractors.

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Step 2 - Validate

Penetration Testing

Operator-led testing that proves what an attacker can actually do - and gives you defensible evidence for examiners, clients, and insurers.

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Step 3 - Defend

BlackboxEDR 24/7

Managed endpoint detection and response. MSP-friendly. Coexists with Microsoft Defender. 24/7 human eyes, not just dashboards.

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Veteran-owned
OSCP-certified
CEO-led engagements
Written authorization only
MSP-friendly

Government Contractors FAQ

Are you a C3PAO?
No, and we are deliberate about that. We are an independent offensive-security partner that helps you get assessment-ready and stay defensible between assessments.
Can your reports support our SSP and POA&M?
Yes. Findings are mapped to 800-171 controls and written so they drop directly into POA&M tracking with severity, evidence, and remediation guidance.
Do you handle classified work?
No. We work CUI and below. We are transparent about that boundary up front.

Ready to see what an attacker would see?

A 20-minute call to scope the right starting point for your government contractors environment. No pitch deck - a real conversation with the operator who would run your engagement.

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Veteran-owned · OSCP-certified · Written authorization only · No unsolicited testing