The convergence trend
DoD’s phased rollout expects contractors to move from Level 1 self‑assessments to independent Level 2 certifications over the next three years. Simultaneously, organizations are outsourcing detection and response to MSSPs to tame tool sprawl and staffing gaps. The result: compliance and operations teams must now speak the same language—controls, evidence, and real‑time telemetry.
Why siloed models fail
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Static documentation quickly diverges from the live environment.
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Alert overload obscures control failures until audit time.
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Vendor finger‑pointing delays incident response and erodes contract KPIs.
Integrated model blueprint
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Shared control matrix – Map each NIST 800‑171 requirement to its enforcing security control (e.g., Guardz EDR → 3.14.2).
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Automated evidence harvesting – Use Compliance Manager GRC APIs to capture log proofs straight from the MSSP platform.
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Continuous POA&M lifecycle – Trigger tickets in your ITSM the moment a control drifts, closing the gap between detection and remediation.
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Quarterly RP‑led assessments – Validate evidence, update SPRS scores, and recalibrate risk registers before the next DoD option year.
How Globe‑America delivers end‑to‑end assurance
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One contract, two outcomes – Our team functions as both your MSSP and your CMMC compliance partner, eliminating the extra hand‑offs that auditors loathe.
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Cost predictability – Flat per‑user rates include vCISO guidance, quarterly mock audits, and evidence packaging for the Cyber‑AB assessor.
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Veteran‑led expertise – With 20 years maintaining fire‑suppression and critical systems on Air Force bases, we translate mission risk into measurable cyber risk—language both your contracting officer and your board understand.
Next step
Request a complimentary “Compliance‑Ops Health Check.” In 45 minutes, we’ll benchmark your current security stack against CMMC Level 2 controls and deliver a prioritized roadmap you can act on—whether you choose us or not.