Why Traditional Compliance Approaches Fail Government Contractors
Government compliance requirements are more complex and demanding than ever. Defense contractors need specialized expertise and proven methodologies to navigate CMMC, FedRAMP, and NIST requirements successfully.
Complex Requirements Overwhelm Teams
Authorization Processes Are Lengthy and Unforgiving
Requirements Evolve With Threat Landscape
We guide you through every phase of government compliance with a structured, automation-first methodology that ensures success.
Define Your Compliance Perimeter
Deliverable: Comprehensive scope document defining exactly what needs to be secured and certified
Build Your Compliance Foundation
Deliverable: Complete policy suite meeting all applicable government framework requirements
Close the Gaps and Achieve Compliance
Deliverable: Fully implemented security controls meeting government requirements
Document Your Security Posture
Deliverable: Audit-ready documentation package for certification body review
Achieve Your Government Authorization
Deliverable: Successful certification enabling government contract pursuit
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Government Compliance FAQs
Common questions about government compliance programs.
How is government compliance different from commercial frameworks like SOC 2?
Government frameworks like CMMC and FedRAMP have significantly more stringent requirements than commercial compliance standards. They require detailed system documentation, continuous monitoring, and formal authorization processes that can take months to complete. Unlike SOC 2's trust service criteria, government frameworks mandate specific technical controls, formal risk assessments, and ongoing reporting to maintain authorization. Workstreet's government compliance experts understand these unique requirements and guide you through the complex authorization processes that commercial consultants often cannot handle.
What's the difference between CMMC levels and which one do I need?
CMMC Level 1 covers basic cybersecurity hygiene for Federal Contract Information (FCI), while Level 2 addresses advanced security practices for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires third-party assessment. Level 3 involves expert-level controls for Critical National Infrastructure. Most defense contractors need Level 2 certification to handle CUI, which includes the 110 security requirements from NIST 800-171. We help you determine your required level based on your contract types and data handling requirements.
How long does it take to achieve FedRAMP or CMMC certification?
CMMC Level 2 certification typically takes 90-120 days from initial scoping through C3PAO assessment. FedRAMP timelines vary significantly by impact level: Low takes 6-9 months, Moderate requires 9-12 months, and High can extend 12-18 months. These timelines depend on your current security posture, system complexity, and chosen authorization path (JAB vs. Agency). Our proven methodology accelerates these timelines by ensuring you're audit-ready on the first attempt.
Do you handle the entire authorization process including auditor management?
We manage every aspect of your government authorization from initial scoping through final certification. This includes C3PAO coordination for CMMC assessments, 3PAO relationship management for FedRAMP, auditor communication, finding remediation, and evidence supplementation. Our team has established relationships with authorized assessment organizations and understands their expectations, which significantly improves your chances of first-time certification success.
What documentation do I need for government compliance?
Government frameworks require extensive documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), risk assessment reports, control implementation narratives, and continuous monitoring procedures. For FedRAMP, you'll also need control implementation summaries, incident response plans, and configuration management documentation. We create all required documentation using our proven templates and ensure everything meets government standards for your specific framework and impact level.
How does this differ from hiring internal government compliance staff?
Building internal government compliance expertise requires hiring specialized professionals with security clearances and framework-specific experience, which can cost $300K+ annually per expert. You also need ongoing training, tools, and management overhead. Workstreet provides immediate access to a complete government compliance team including CMMC Registered Practitioners and FedRAMP specialists at a fraction of internal costs. Our team stays current on evolving requirements and has relationships with assessment organizations that internal teams typically lack.