The Challenge

Many small to medium-sized DoD Manufacturers face a critical dilemma: They must comply with the stringent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements to maintain their contracts, but they lack the internal IT resources and expertise to do so. These companies often operate with lean teams, focusing on their core manufacturing operations, leaving them ill-equipped to handle the complexities of cybersecurity and IT management.

Key Issues:

  • Lack of Dedicated IT Department: There is an absence of in-house IT professionals to manage security, compliance, and day-to-day IT operations.
  • Limited Personnel and Resources: Existing staff are overwhelmed with manufacturing tasks, leaving no capacity for IT management.
  • CMMC Compliance Complexity: Navigating the complex CMMC framework and its requirements is daunting for non-compliance experts.
  • Security Vulnerabilities: Increased risk of cyberattacks due to inadequate security measures and a lack of proactive monitoring.
  • Operational Disruption: Potential for production delays and contract losses due to compliance failures or security breaches.
  • Documentation and Policy Gaps: Missing or inadequate security policies, procedures, and System Security Plans (SSPs).

The Solution

Jün Cyber provides a tailored solution, acting as a augmented IT department and CMMC compliance partner. This approach encompasses:

Outsourced IT Functions:
  • Administrative Tasks: Development and implementation of essential security policies, procedures, and SSPs. Assistance with documentation and compliance reporting.
  • Technical Tasks: Deployment and management of security software (endpoint protection, intrusion detection, etc.), system hardening, and network security configuration.
CMMC Readiness and Compliance:
  • Gap analysis and remediation planning.
  • Implementation of required security controls.
  • Preparation for CMMC assessments.
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance to sustain compliance.

Key Actions Taken:

  • Comprehensive Environment Scoping (CMMC Specific Projects): Thorough assessment of the IT environment and detailed gap analysis against CMMC requirements.
  • Clear and Actionable Communication: Providing understandable reports and regular communication about the compliance process and responsibilities.
  • Implementation of Administrative and Technical Services: Development of customized policies and deployment of essential security software and configurations.
  • Transition to Continued Services: Offering ongoing remote monitoring, help desk support, compliance reviews, and security testing.

Technology Used:

> Helpdesk Software: For efficient issue tracking and resolution.

> Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Tools: For proactive system and network monitoring.

> Security Applications: EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

> Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems: To ensure data protection and business continuity.