A Strategic Partnership Between
MIP & Compliance Management
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StormCloud Hosted Enclave
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C3PAO CMMC Assessment
CMMC Level 2 Certified Path

End-to-End CMMC Compliance for DoD Contractors

Three specialized organizations. One integrated solution. Achieve CMMC Level 2 certification faster, with less disruption, and no infrastructure investment.

CMMCReady™
CMMC Requirements Coverage
90 / 110
20 / 110
All 110
Total controls addressed
110 / 110
90
Controls pre-built in StormCloud
110
Total NIST SP 800-171 controls covered
0
OSC's from start to certified

The CMMC Challenge

Three Paths to Certification. One Clear Winner.

An Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) needs CMMC compliance to compete for DoD contracts — but which path do they take?

Existing Infrastructure

Retrofit your current systems to meet CMMC requirements. Significant capital outlay, long timelines, and high risk of gaps.

High infrastructure cost
12–18+ month build timeline
Risk of missed controls

Microsoft GCC High

A cloud path, but complex to configure and maintain. Requires deep expertise and additional tooling to satisfy all 110 controls.

Complex configuration burden
Requires specialized expertise
Gaps remain without a partner
Recommended

StormCloud + CMMCReady Partnership

Security Centric's StormCloud accounts for 90 of the 110 CMMC requirements out of the box. Simpatico covers the remaining 20. Vaultes certifies the result.

90 controls pre-built at first login
No infrastructure investment needed
All 110 requirements fully covered

Want a detailed side-by-side breakdown of what each path actually costs, requires, and risks?

GCC vs. StormCloud — Full Comparison →
The OSC Journey

Watch How an OSC Achieves Certification

Step through how an Organization Seeking Certification evaluates its options, chooses StormCloud, and achieves CMMC Level 2 through our integrated partnership.

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DoD Contractor (OSC)
"How do we become CMMC compliant?"
110 Requirements CUI Protection NIST SP 800-171 System Security Plan POA&M Tracking Assessment Ready
⚡ Must be certified to bid on DoD contracts
High Risk
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Current Infrastructure
Use existing on-prem systems
Expensive upgrades needed
Months of remediation
High failure risk
Staff burden
Coverage~14%
Gaps Remain
Microsoft GCC High
Cloud-based M365 environment
Covers some controls
Costly licensing
Still need other tools
Configuration complex
Coverage~41%
Best Fit ✓
StormCloud Enclave
by Security Centric
90 of 110 controls built-in
Pre-authorized infra
Turnkey deployment
Cost-effective OpEx
Coverage82%
StormCloud Enclave Selected
Security Centric
Security Centric 90 / 110
Covered by StormCloud (90)
Covered by Simpatico Systems (20)
⚡ Simpatico handles the remaining 20 requirements…
MIP
Simpatico Systems
Enclave
StormCloud (90/110)
Compliance Management
Simpatico fills the remaining 20 requirements with managed intelligence services:
Security Policies & Procedures
Written, maintained, enforced
Security Awareness Training
Ongoing user education
Access Control Management
User provisioning & MFA
Incident Response Planning
Documentation & drills
Total coverage110 / 110
✓ All 110 requirements now covered: StormCloud (90) + Simpatico (20)
Security Centric
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Simpatico
= 110/110 Controls
Vaultes
C3PAO
Vaultes
Vaultes assesses the StormCloud environment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices:
On-site & remote evidence review
Control testing & verification
SSP review & POA&M evaluation
Final assessment report issued
Results submitted to SPRS & eMASS
Cyber AB Marketplace submission
All 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices validated. The OSC is authorized to handle CUI and compete for DoD contracts.
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CMMC Level 2 Certified
Ready to win DoD contracts — compliance maintained year-round
Simpatico
Simpatico
Ongoing Compliance Mgmt
Security Centric
Security Centric
StormCloud Controls Active
Vaultes
Vaultes
Continuous Validation
Your organization is now positioned to win the full spectrum of DoD contracts requiring CUI handling.
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The Partnership

Three Experts. One Mission.

Each organization brings specialized expertise that addresses a distinct layer of the CMMC compliance challenge. Together, they eliminate every gap.

MIP
Simpatico Systems
Managed Intelligence Provider

Your primary point of contact and compliance consulting partner throughout the 36-month engagement. Acting as your virtual CISO and Compliance Program Manager, Simpatico guides strategic decision-making, manages the compliance framework, and ensures your organization stays audit-ready.

  • Virtual CISO & Compliance Program Management
  • Compliance posture assessment, roadmap & framework alignment
  • Policy, procedure & control implementation with evidence cataloging
  • Third-party risk management (TPRM) & workflow integration
  • Ongoing monitoring, performance metrics & regulatory updates
  • 24/7 helpdesk & endpoint support
  • User lifecycle management & MFA
  • Incident response coordination
Hosted Enclave
Security Centric
StormCloud Gov — CMMC Compliant Hosted Enclave

StormCloud Gov delivers a secure, compliant, and scalable enclave environment that accounts for CMMC requirements out of the box — FedRAMP Moderate IL4 Ready and CMMC Level 2 certified. Includes VDI seats, secure collaboration, 24/7 SOC monitoring, compliance reporting, and a comprehensive SLA.

  • FedRAMP Moderate IL4 Ready enclave (CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, DFARS compliant)
  • 90 of 110 CMMC controls pre-built at first login
  • VDI seats with MFA, RBAC & Microsoft Office/SharePoint
  • CUI data isolation & encryption at rest
  • Secure file sharing via private GIT repos & DoD-safe sites
  • SOC monitoring, incident response & compliance reporting
  • Pre-built SSP artifacts & audit-ready evidence generation
  • Boundary protection & access controls / SIEM
C3PAO
Vaultes
Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization

An independent, Cyber AB-authorized assessor organization that conducts official CMMC Level 2 assessments against NIST SP 800-171 controls. Vaultes evaluates compliance against all 110 practices, submits results to the DoD, and provides the official certification required for defense contract eligibility. They assess — they don't advise.

  • CMMC Level 1, 2 & 3 assessments
  • On-site & remote evidence review and control testing
  • SSP review, POA&M evaluation & final assessment report
  • Results submitted to SPRS & eMASS via Cyber AB Marketplace
  • Gap analysis & remediation planning
  • Continuous compliance validation

These three organizations have formalized a strategic partnership with unified contracting, shared documentation, and coordinated delivery — so you work with one integrated team, not three separate vendors.


StormCloud Architecture

A visual overview of the StormCloud hosted enclave infrastructure that protects your CUI and keeps you CMMC-compliant.

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StormCloud Architecture Diagram

The Process

From Vulnerability to Certified — Step by Step

A structured, five-phase process that takes you from assessment to certified — in the shortest time possible, with the least disruption to your operations.

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Simpatico (MIP)

Discovery & Gap Analysis

Simpatico conducts a thorough assessment of your current needs and business operations related to your CUI dataflow to determine compatibility with our solution. We default to "No" until we can collectively prove it's a "Yes." Because this isn't just about checking boxes — it's about deploying the right security solution that supports your business processes and positions you for certification.

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Security Centric

StormCloud Enclave Onboarding

Your team is onboarded into Security Centric's StormCloud hosted enclave — a pre-built, CMMC-ready environment where 90 of the 110 required controls are already in place at first login. Avoid months of infrastructure build-out with a pre-authorized platform that cuts your CMMC readiness timeline by up to 70%.

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Simpatico Systems

Compliance Management & Gap Closure

Simpatico Systems takes over day-to-day management of your compliant environment, implementing policies, managing users, and maintaining the remaining 20 security controls required by CMMC. All 110 requirements are now covered: StormCloud (90) + Simpatico (20).

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Vaultes

Official CMMC Level 2 Assessment

Vaultes conducts the official CMMC Level 2 assessment of your StormCloud environment. With Security Centric's pre-built controls and Simpatico's documentation in place, your assessment is streamlined for success. Vaultes evaluates all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices, submits results to SPRS and eMASS, and provides the certification decision.

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All Three Partners

Certification & Continuous Compliance

Upon passing the assessment, your certification is recorded with the CMMC AB. Simpatico continues managing compliance while Security Centric ensures StormCloud controls remain effective — maintaining certification year-round. CMMC isn't a one-time checkbox; this is ongoing management built into your 36-month program.

Why CMMCReady

Built for DoD Contractors Who Need to Win

The CMMC mandate is creating a compliance crisis for thousands of defense contractors. This integrated solution was designed to solve exactly that — efficiently, affordably, and thoroughly.

Speed to Certification

StormCloud is pre-authorized with 90 of 110 controls, cutting your CMMC readiness timeline by up to 70%. Avoid months of infrastructure build-out.

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Predictable Costs

Eliminate capital expenses for building compliant on-premises systems. The StormCloud enclave converts CapEx into predictable monthly OpEx — all three services in one flat rate.

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No Security Hiring Required

You don't need to hire a full security team. Three specialized firms handle every aspect of compliance — you stay focused on winning contracts.

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Continuous Compliance

CMMC isn't a one-time checkbox. Simpatico's ongoing management and StormCloud's monitoring ensures your certification stays valid as threats evolve.

Assessment-Ready Artifacts

StormCloud comes with pre-built SSP artifacts, system boundary documentation, and evidence packages that accelerate your formal assessment from day one.

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Expand Your DoD Market

CMMC Level 2 certification opens the door to the full spectrum of DoD contracts requiring CUI handling — expanding your addressable market significantly.

Ready to Achieve CMMC Level 2 Certification?

Schedule a no-obligation discovery call with our partnership team. We'll assess your current compliance posture and outline a clear path to certification — tailored to your business.

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