The Company
A defense contractor supporting DoD programs.
Compass, Inc., is a small-to-midsize Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor supporting DoD programs requiring the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The Challenge
Requirements were clear. Execution was not.
Compass, Inc. was contractually required to demonstrate full alignment with NIST SP 800-171 (110/110 objectives) and achieve a successful CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment. Like many SMBs in the DIB, they faced several common challenges.
- Limited internal capacity to design, deploy, and maintain a compliant CUI environment.
- Risk of scope creep from legacy systems, endpoints, and shared infrastructure.
- Difficulty translating CMMC requirements into consistent technical and operational controls.
- Concern about sustaining compliance beyond a one-time assessment.
The organization needed a solution that reduced complexity, clearly defined shared responsibilities, and enabled them to remain the Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) without becoming buried in day-to-day compliance mechanics.
The Outcome
Audit-ready in 30 days.
Compass, Inc. successfully achieved a perfect 110/110 score during their CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment after deploying the easyCMMC enclave. The environment was implemented and fully operational within 30 days, providing Compass with a secure, compliant workspace for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
By leveraging easyCMMC’s standardized architecture and clearly defined shared responsibility model, Compass was able to focus on organizational governance and decision-making while CloudFit managed the technical controls within the enclave. The result was a streamlined path to certification, reduced operational burden, and a sustainable compliance posture moving forward.
Key outcomes:
- Full achievement of all CMMC Level 2 security objectives aligned to NIST SP 800-171
- Zero POA&Ms required following third-party assessment
- A clearly defined compliance boundary that reduced scope ambiguity
- A sustainable compliance posture designed to support ongoing operations and future reassessments
"This outcome demonstrates that CMMC compliance does not need to be complex, disruptive, or consultant-driven to be successful,” said Dr. Justin Hensley, Principal Program Manager and lead on the engagement. “When compliance is engineered correctly from the beginning, organizations can meet requirements efficiently while remaining focused on their mission and customers."
As CMMC enforcement continues to expand across the Defense Industrial Base, CloudFit expects more organizations to seek predictable, scalable approaches that reduce risk while maintaining long-term compliance readiness. This successful assessment reinforces the viability of structured, managed compliance models for contractors navigating increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
