Defense
Industrial
Base
Safeguard CUI/FCI, meet CMMC requirements, and secure supply chains to preserve contract eligibility.
Defense Cybersecurity
by the Numbers
Real outcomes from real DIB engagements — tracked, measured, and validated through independent assessment and continuous monitoring.
What the 2026
Breach Data Shows
Verizon analyzed more than 22,000 confirmed breaches for the 2026 DBIR. Manufacturing, the closest sector match for most of the defense industrial base, was one of the hardest hit.
Confirmed breaches in the manufacturing sector, from 3,627 total security incidents.
Of manufacturing breaches involved malware. Ransomware alone accounted for 61%.
Stolen credentials and vulnerability exploitation each contributed to 41% of breaches.
Source: Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report, “Industries” section, NAICS 31–33 (Manufacturing). Read the full report at Verizon
CMMC Level
Progression
RB Advisory maps your organization against every CMMC maturity level, building a clear path from basic safeguarding through the enhanced controls of NIST SP 800-172.
Every Framework.
Every Requirement.
Deep expertise across every major defense compliance and risk framework, so nothing slips past us.
Built for Defense
Environments
Click any service to see what's included. Each program is built around your specific defense contracting and supply chain requirements.
A full gap analysis against CMMC requirements, paired with System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones development. We flag every shortfall and build a clear roadmap to assessment readiness.
Mock assessments, evidence collection, and documentation review to ensure your organization is fully prepared before the official CMMC assessment. We simulate the assessment experience so there are no surprises.
Advanced threat detection, continuous monitoring, and endpoint protection built for defense environments. We deploy tools and processes that give you real-time visibility into threats targeting CUI and critical systems.
Complete overhaul and modernization of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to align with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. We build documentation that auditors expect and operators can follow.
Targeted cybersecurity awareness training for defense contractor personnel, paired with full incident response planning. We build the awareness and incident response capability the standard expects, and give your team a validated playbook for when incidents occur.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Compliance
for a Mid-Sized Defense Contractor
Under increasing pressure for NIST SP 800-171 alignment and CMMC preparation, this mid-sized defense contractor faced a convergence of gaps that put contract eligibility at risk.
- Outdated security controls failing to meet NIST SP 800-171 requirements
- Limited threat visibility across CUI-handling systems
- No formal incident response plan in place
- Contract eligibility at risk due to compliance gaps
RB Advisory deployed a structured, multi-phase approach to close compliance gaps, strengthen threat detection capabilities, and build a sustainable cybersecurity program aligned to Department of War requirements.
- Full NIST SP 800-171-aligned gap assessment
- Advanced threat-detection and continuous monitoring deployment
- Upgraded firewall, encryption, and access controls
- Targeted phishing prevention training program
- Tailored incident response plan development
- Analytics and continuous controls monitoring implementation
- All high and medium risk gaps addressed and remediated
- No major findings in external assessments
- Strengthened contract eligibility and compliance posture
- A security-conscious culture established across the organization
RB Advisory helped us transform our cybersecurity posture in a way that directly supported our eligibility for future DoD contracts. Their team provided clear guidance, practical remediation steps, and a level of professionalism that strengthened both our operations and our confidence.
Strengthen Your
Defense Compliance
Free 30-minute strategy session with a defense cybersecurity expert. We'll assess your CMMC compliance and give you a clear path to compliance.
Strengthen Your Defense Compliance