96% of Defense Contractors Aren't Ready for CMMC. The Other 4% Are Taking Their Contracts.
Get certified before your competitors do.
One provider. Full coverage.
IT & Security Implementation
GCC High setup, endpoint hardening, identity controls
Compliance Documentation
SSP, policies, CUI boundary, SPRS, POA&Ms
Assessment Preparation
Mock assessment, evidence packages, assessment-day support
Ongoing Management
Continuous monitoring, annual affirmations, incident response
Built exclusively for small defense contractors. 10–200 employees. Manufacturing, machining, and engineering.
Sound Familiar?
If Any of This Sounds Familiar
Your Next RFP Now Requires CMMC
Your sales team keeps hearing "do you have CMMC Level 2?" Contracts you could fulfill in your sleep now require certification just to get the RFP. Implementation takes months, and assessment slots fill early. Every week you wait shrinks the window to compete.
Your Prime Sent the Letter
Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop — they're sending compliance demand letters to their supply chain. "We're working on it" bought you time in 2024. In 2026, it gets you removed from the approved vendor list.
Your IT Team Needs Backup
CMMC Level 2 is 110 controls across 14 families — on top of everything else they already manage. No one person should have to figure out GCC High, NIST 800-171, and CUI scoping alone. We come in as the compliance arm so your team can focus on keeping the shop running.
Your Own Employees Are a Risk
Four of the five FCA settlements in 2025 started with an employee whistleblower. The only protection is a real, documented compliance program.
Why We Exist
We Work with Shops Exactly Like Yours
Most MSPs bolt on compliance they don't understand. Most CMMC consultants hand you a binder and say "have your IT guy figure it out."
We do both — because that's the only way this actually works. Your SSP has to match your technical environment. Your policies have to reflect what your systems actually do. And when the C3PAO assessor asks questions, someone needs to know the answers at every layer.
Our team has worked across every layer of the CMMC stack — from GCC High migrations and SIEM deployments to SSP writing and C3PAO assessment prep. We've seen what passes and what doesn't, and we build programs accordingly.
That's what "full-stack" means. One team owns IT, security, and compliance — so nothing falls through the cracks. And we put it in the contract — no handshake deals, no "we'll figure it out as we go."
The Plan
Three Steps to Certified
Whether you need us to handle everything or just the compliance side, we match the engagement to your situation.
We Figure Out Where You Stand
Gap assessment against every CMMC Level 2 requirement. We calculate your real SPRS score, scope your CUI boundaries, and identify exactly what needs to change — no guesswork.
Learn moreWe Close Every Gap
Technical implementation and compliance documentation, done together. CMMC Level 2 has 320 assessment objectives across 110 controls — every one needs documented evidence. We configure your systems, write your SSP and policies, and build the evidence packages.
Learn moreYou Pass Your Assessment
C3PAO preparation, mock assessments, and assessment-day support. C3PAOs are booked 8+ months out — we get you in line early and ready when your slot arrives. Then ongoing monitoring and annual affirmations to keep your certification current.
Learn moreWhat's at Stake
Two Paths Forward
With Certification
- Win new DoD contracts and keep existing ones
- Satisfy prime contractor compliance requirements
- Protection from FCA whistleblower claims — your program is real and documented
- Defensible SPRS score that stands up to DOJ scrutiny
- Competitive advantage over non-certified shops
Without It
- Locked out of new contract opportunities as CMMC clauses hit solicitations
- Removed from prime vendor lists — Lockheed and Raytheon are sending letters now
- False Claims Act exposure: settlements in 2025 ranged from $421K to $8.4M
- Whistleblower risk from your own employees (4 of 5 recent cases)
- Wrong MSP choice triggers $40K–$70K in switching and recertification costs
Why Layer 8
Built for Shops Like Yours
We work exclusively with small defense contractors — and every tool, process, and pricing model is built for companies your size.
No False Starts
We build your complete compliance program before you engage a C3PAO. Every control implemented, every policy documented, every gap closed. You don't pay for an assessment until you're ready to pass it.
Full-Stack: IT + Security + Compliance
One provider handles your GCC High migration, security controls, and CMMC documentation. No finger-pointing between your MSP, your consultant, and your IT guy.
Built for 10–200 Person Shops
We work with small manufacturers, machine shops, and engineering firms. Every process, tool, and pricing model is designed for companies your size — not adapted from an enterprise playbook.
We Do the Work — You Make Parts
Hands-on implementation, not a PDF of recommendations. We configure your systems, write your SSP, build your policies, and train your people. Your team stays focused on production.
Contractual Accountability
No handshake deals. Our scope, deliverables, and outcomes are in the contract — not in a vague SOW that lets your provider walk when things get hard. You'll know exactly what you're getting before we start.
We Handle
- GCC High setup & migration
- Security control implementation
- SSP & policy documentation
- Endpoint hardening & monitoring
- C3PAO assessment prep
- Ongoing compliance management
You Handle
- Keep making parts
- Answer questions about your processes
- Approve policies we draft
- Attend your C3PAO assessment
Common Questions
Find Out Where You Stand
Implementation takes 7–8 months. C3PAOs are booked 8+ months out. CMMC clauses are appearing in solicitations now. In 30 minutes, we'll tell you exactly where you stand — your real gaps, your real timeline, and what it will actually cost.
30 minutes. No obligation. Real answers.
Not ready to talk? Read our CMMC gap assessment guide to learn what's involved.