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IT Built Around CMMC Requirements
Defense and government contractors handle federal contract information and, often, controlled unclassified information. The Department of Defense is phasing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements into its contracts, so the security practices of a contractor increasingly decide which contracts it can win and keep.
TechStarters Inc. provides managed IT services for government contractors nationwide, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. We provide IT operations and security controls aligned with CMMC, including access management, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, security monitoring and the documentation that supports your assessment preparation.
How We Support Government Contractors
CMMC Levels in Brief
CMMC Level 1 covers basic safeguarding of federal contract information. Level 2 applies to contractors that handle controlled unclassified information and follows the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171. Level 3 adds further requirements for a small number of contracts.
Depending on the contract, a level is met through a self-assessment or an independent assessment. TechStarters does not perform CMMC assessments; we operate and document the IT controls that are assessed.
Controlled Information in Microsoft 365
Where controlled unclassified information is stored and shared matters. We help you decide which systems and Microsoft 365 locations may hold it, limit who can reach it and configure sign-in, sharing and device settings to match your requirements.
For the customer and insurer security questions contractors also face, see our cyber insurance requirements checklist and Microsoft 365 security checklist.
Manufacturers in the Defense Supply Chain
Many contractors are also manufacturers, with production networks, shop-floor computers and machine programs to protect. See our page on managed IT services for manufacturers and our compliance-aligned IT services.
How TechStarters Helps
TechStarters has provided managed IT services to businesses since 2010. Every managed workstation and server includes endpoint protection, security patching and 24/7 monitoring. Our help desk is available 24/7. Unlimited remote support is included in managed IT plans Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding major holidays; help desk calls outside those hours are billed separately.
Remote support is available to government contractors nationwide, and onsite support is available in the areas served by our offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. Pricing is per device, with an annual or month-to-month agreement; see how managed IT pricing works.
Government Contractor IT FAQs
Can TechStarters help us meet CMMC requirements?
Yes. We put in place, manage and document the IT controls that CMMC assessments review, and we help you prepare. Meeting CMMC also involves policies and practices across your organization, and assessments are performed by you or by an independent assessor, depending on the level.
Do you perform CMMC assessments?
No. TechStarters does not perform CMMC assessments. We operate and document the IT controls that are assessed and work alongside your assessor or consultant.
What is the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2?
Level 1 covers basic safeguarding of federal contract information. Level 2 applies to controlled unclassified information and follows the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171.
Can you work with our existing IT staff or consultant?
Yes. With co-managed IT, your team or consultant keeps the work they own and our team manages the day-to-day IT controls.
How do we get started?
Request a quote. We start with a free IT assessment of your systems and security and send a written proposal.
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Tell us about your business, your locations and your devices, and we will send a written proposal with per-device monthly pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (877) 932-0040.