Industry · Defense Industrial Base
The Cyber AB — Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO)
Registered Practitioner Organization
Recognized by the Cyber AB

Defense
Industrial
Base

Safeguard CUI/FCI, meet CMMC requirements, and secure supply chains to preserve contract eligibility.

CMMC — Certification Levels
Level 1 Basic Safeguarding
15 requirements · protects FCI
Annual self-assessment
Level 3 Enhanced Controls
110+ requirements · adds NIST SP 800-172 controls
Government-led assessment
Any organization handling CUI requires Level 2. Phase 2 of the CMMC rollout was suspended on 13 July 2026, having been scheduled to take effect on 10 November 2026 — so no third-party assessment is currently required at any level, and Phase 1 self-assessment requirements remain in place. We assess where you stand against NIST SP 800-171 and build the path from there.
Measurable Impact

Defense Cybersecurity
by the Numbers

Real outcomes from real DIB engagements — tracked, measured, and validated through independent assessment and continuous monitoring.

0
NIST Controls Addressed
All 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls fully mapped and addressed
0
Assessment Readiness
Assessment-ready posture achieved for CMMC Level 2 evaluation
Strengthened
Contract Eligibility
Preserved and strengthened Defense Industrial Base contract eligibility through compliance
Threat Landscape

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.

2,713

Confirmed breaches in the manufacturing sector, from 3,627 total security incidents.

75%

Of manufacturing breaches involved malware. Ransomware alone accounted for 61%.

41%

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 Maturity

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.

Level 1 Basic Safeguarding 100%
Level 2 CUI Protection 85%
Level 3 Enhanced Controls 40%
Regulatory Expertise

Every Framework.
Every Requirement.

Deep expertise across every major defense compliance and risk framework, so nothing slips past us.

NIST SP 800-172
Enhanced Security
Enhanced Security Requirements for CUI. Advanced controls for high-value assets and critical programs
Featured Services

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.

Case Study Defense Industrial Base
Real-World Outcome

Strengthening Cybersecurity Compliance
for a Mid-Sized Defense Contractor

Client Profile
Mid-Sized Defense Contractor
Defense Industrial Base Sector
Three stages — select each to read on
The Situation

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.

Key Vulnerabilities
  • 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
Outdated
Security Controls
Limited
Threat Visibility
No
IR Plan in Place
At Risk
Contract Eligibility
Multi-Phase Strategy

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.

Engagement Deliverables
  • 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
Outcomes Achieved
  • 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
100%
Gaps Remediated
0
Major Assessment Findings
110
NIST Controls Addressed

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.

Executive Leader
Defense Contractor
Defense Industrial Base

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
Phone: (954) 330-6015
Address: 163 E Morse Blvd, Suite 220 · Winter Park, FL 32789