Our Offerings

CMMC Service Suite

Every engagement is scoped precisely to your CUI enclave—so you pay to secure what matters, not your entire organization.

Foundation

Gap Analysis

A deep-dive assessment of your current environment to identify exactly where your controls fall short of CMMC Level 1 or 2 requirements. Delivered with a prioritized remediation roadmap.

Outcome: Clear Roadmap

Documentation

System Security Plans

Expert drafting of your SSP—the mandatory document that maps every technical and administrative control to your environment. Audit-defensible and built to the CMMC assessment guide standard.

Outcome: Compliant Documentation

Strategy

Plan of Action & Milestones

We help you build and manage POAMs that satisfy DoD requirements—tracking which deficiencies qualify, setting realistic timelines, and ensuring critical controls are never left unresolved past the 180-day window.

Outcome: Compliant POAM Strategy

Confidence

Pre-Assessment Audit

A full mock audit that stress-tests your defenses before the official C3PAO assessment. We examine evidence, run interviews, and test controls so you walk in knowing your score—not guessing it.

Outcome: Audit Confidence
Why Partner With Us

The Blackline Standard

We don't just find gaps—we build clear, unwavering security boundaries that protect CUI and keep your contracts intact.

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    DIB Specialization

    We understand the unique pressures of small-to-mid-sized defense contractors. Our engagements are designed to move fast without disrupting your operations.

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    End-to-End Support

    From your first discovery call to the final C3PAO assessment, our team owns every control and requirement alongside you—no handoffs, no gaps.

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    Scoping Optimization

    We isolate your CUI enclave so you're not paying to audit your entire infrastructure—only the systems that touch defense data.

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    Regulatory Precision

    We stay at the forefront of DoD rulemaking. In 2026, that means benchmarking against NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2—not prematurely migrating to Rev. 3.

110

Security requirements mapped across 14 control families

3–6

Months to full CMMC L2 readiness from initial gap analysis

180

Day POAM window for non-critical control remediation

100%

Focus on CMMC compliance—no scope creep, no distractions

"Our transition to Blackline Cyber represents our commitment to being the definitive standard in CMMC assessment. We don't just find gaps—we help you bridge them."
— Blackline Cyber Leadership
How It Works

The Path to Certification

A structured, four-phase engagement that takes you from exposure to audit-ready.

Discovery

We map your CUI data flows, identify all systems in scope, and define your assessment boundary to contain costs and focus effort.

Remediation

We implement and validate the technical controls required—MFA, FIPS-validated encryption, endpoint monitoring, and logging.

Validation

We collect and review every evidence artifact—the Examine, Interview, and Test documentation that C3PAO auditors demand.

Submission

We prepare your final package, validate your SPRS score, and support you through the official certification body assessment.

Common Questions

CMMC Level 2 FAQs

Plain answers to the questions every defense contractor is asking in 2026.

Is CMMC Level 2 mandatory for my contract?

If your contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), yes. You must have at least a self-assessment score in SPRS, and many new high-priority contracts now require formal C3PAO certification before the option year is exercised or new work is awarded.

How does CMMC Level 2 differ from NIST SP 800-171?

CMMC Level 2 is the enforcement mechanism for NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. NIST defines the 110 requirements; CMMC adds the certification layer, requiring a third-party auditor (C3PAO) to verify you're actually implementing what your SSP describes.

Can I still win contracts with open POAMs?

The rules are much stricter now. Only certain non-critical controls qualify for a POAM, and they must be fully remediated within 180 days. Critical deficiencies—like missing MFA or non-FIPS encryption—will likely make you ineligible for award until resolved.

How long does the readiness process take?

Depending on your current infrastructure, a typical Blackline engagement takes 3 to 6 months—covering gap analysis, technical remediation, documentation, and a final mock audit before the official C3PAO assessment.

What does CMMC Level 2 assessment cost?

Costs scale with the size of your CUI enclave. Our Scoping Optimization work isolates your sensitive data so the assessment boundary—and your bill—covers only the systems that actually handle defense information.

Should I worry about NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3?

Not yet. The DoD currently benchmarks CMMC Level 2 against Revision 2. We monitor DoD rulemaking continuously and will ensure your roadmap transitions at the right time—not prematurely, which could cause you to fail your audit.

Our Story

Built for the Defense Supply Chain

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    Precision

    Navigating technical controls with exacting detail across all 14 NIST control families.

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    Vigilance

    Staying ahead of emerging threats and regulatory shifts before they affect your contracts.

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    Clarity

    Translating complex federal mandates into actionable business strategies with no jargon fog.

At Blackline Cyber, robust cybersecurity is the foundation of trust in the defense industrial base. Formerly known as F1 Cybersecurity, we rebranded to reflect a singular focus: elite-level CMMC guidance and assessment for organizations navigating DoD requirements.

Our mission is to secure the supply chain by empowering DoD contractors to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance with precision, integrity, and clarity. We draw a "black line" between vulnerability and resilience—and we hold it.

As a founder-led organization, we prioritize direct communication and accountability. When you partner with Blackline Cyber, you work with experts committed to the long-term success of your business—not a rotating cast of consultants.

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Don't wait for a conditional certification or a 180-day POAM countdown. Early movers secure the best contracts.

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