CMMC Phase 1 began November 10. For manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and service providers in the Wichita, KS region that touch Department of Defense (DoD) information—even indirectly through the supply chain—this marks the start of a new compliance reality.
Early contracts will begin to reference CMMC requirements, and organizations will be expected to demonstrate meaningful progress toward meeting the appropriate level, most commonly NIST SP 800-171-aligned practices for CMMC Level 2.
What CMMC Phase 1 Means Right Now
- Contract pressure begins: Solicitation language will start appearing, and primes will increase scrutiny on subcontractors’ cybersecurity posture.
- Evidence over intention: Policies, plans, and technical controls must exist, be implemented, and be documented. Verbal assurances won’t satisfy due diligence.
- NIST 800-171 alignment: For many small and mid-sized suppliers handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), alignment with NIST 800-171 controls becomes the practical target.
- Accountability and attestation: Expect to update your SPRS score, maintain a current System Security Plan (SSP), and have realistic POA&Ms with due dates.
Why Wichita Companies Are Uniquely Affected
Wichita’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem is deeply connected to defense programs. Whether you’re machining precision parts, providing specialized coatings, performing engineering services, or supporting logistics near McConnell AFB, your position in the defense supply chain likely brings CUI requirements. Being CMMC-ready is now a competitive differentiator—and soon a prerequisite.
How Enegren Technology Positions You for Success
Enegren Technology provides end-to-end CMMC readiness services tailored to Wichita-area businesses. We focus on right-sizing efforts to meet requirements efficiently—without overbuilding or overspending.
Our services include:
- Rapid Readiness Assessment and Gap Analysis
- Confirm data flows, CUI scope, and current SPRS score
- Identify control gaps across people, process, and technology
- System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M Development
- Produce auditor-ready documentation with clear ownership and timelines
- Create network and data flow diagrams that match reality
- Policy and Procedure Build-Out
- Pragmatic templates adapted to your operations (access control, incident response, media protection, etc.)
- Staff training and executive briefings to align leadership and teams
- Technical Control Implementation
- Multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure configuration baselines
- Logging and alerting (SIEM), vulnerability and patch management, backups and recovery
- Secure enclaves and segmentation for CUI, including cloud and on-prem options
- Microsoft 365 and Cloud Hardening
- Tenant hardening aligned to CMMC practices
- Guidance on licensing paths suitable for CUI handling
- Continuous Compliance and Pre-Assessment Support
- Internal audits, evidence collection, ticketing and change-control hygiene
- Liaison support to prepare for third-party assessments when required
A Practical 90-Day Plan to Meet Phase 1 Expectations
- Days 1–30: Confirm scope, perform gap analysis, update SPRS, prioritize high-impact controls
- Days 31–60: Implement critical controls (MFA, admin hardening, logging, backups), draft SSP, begin policies
- Days 61–120: Close top POA&Ms, finalize policies/procedures, staff training, validate logging and vulnerability management
- Days 90–120: Evidence collection, tabletop incident response exercise, management review, readiness check
What You Can Do Today
- Inventory where CUI exists in your environment and with your vendors
- Validate your SPRS score and ensure it reflects current reality
- Assign a single owner for CMMC readiness with executive sponsorship
- Schedule a readiness assessment to establish a credible, actionable plan
Why Enegren Technology
- Local understanding: We know the realities of Wichita’s defense and aerospace supply chain.
- Right-sized approach: We implement controls that meet requirements without unnecessary complexity.
- Speed to value: Rapid assessments and practical remediation plans geared for near-term contract needs.
CMMC Phase 1 is here. Use it as a catalyst to strengthen your security posture and protect revenue opportunities.
Contact Enegren Technology to schedule a CMMC readiness assessment and get an actionable plan in place.