CMMC 2.0 enforcement is live for new DoD contracts. What you need to know โ†’

Your Cybersecurity Operating System.

Altivus is the complete platform that runs your cybersecurity compliance from start to finish. Assessment, documentation, remediation, logging, and maintenance, all in one unified platform.

Frameworks & certifications we implement

CMMC 2.0 NIST CSF 2.0 NIST 800-171 CIS Controls FERPA ISO 27001

Why Cybersecurity Compliance Matters

Cyber threats don't discriminate, and neither should your defenses.

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CMMC 2.0
Now mandatory for defense contracts
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80%
of attacks start with phishing
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$750K
Average breach cost for schools

Whether you're a defense contractor facing nation-state threats or a school district protecting student data, compliance frameworks like CMMC, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls aren't bureaucracy. They're battle-tested defenses against the attacks that cost organizations millions each year.

We help you implement the right framework for your industry, budget, and risk profile.

Built on the Best

We partner with industry-leading cybersecurity vendors to deliver the right solution for your environment, not a one-size-fits-all stack. Every client gets a tailored technology mix that fits their infrastructure, budget, and risk profile. These platforms integrate seamlessly into your compliance operating system, turning security tools into compliance assets that work together across the entire lifecycle.

Huntress SentinelOne Cisco Meraki Check Point SonicWall Google Workspace Microsoft Juniper Networks

Compliance Intelligence

Clear, actionable guidance on cybersecurity compliance from experts who understand the landscape.

Featured Guide

Understanding CMMC Compliance

A comprehensive overview of the CMMC framework, from its origins to current requirements. Connect the dots between certification levels, assessment processes, and your contract obligations.

12 min read ยท Updated 2026
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๐Ÿ“˜ Compliance Primer

What is CUI?

Controlled Unclassified Information is the foundation of CMMC compliance. Learn what counts as CUI, how to identify it, and why protecting it matters for your contracts.

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๐Ÿ“˜ Essential Guide

SPRS Scores & NIST 800-171

Your Supplier Performance Risk System score directly impacts your ability to win DoD contracts. Understand how assessments work and what score you need to stay competitive.

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๐Ÿ“˜ Essential Guide

Understanding the CMMC Audit

Learn exactly what happens during a CMMC assessment, from preparation through certification. Walk into your audit confident and ready.

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Compliance frameworks we implement

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ CMMC 2.0 ๐Ÿ“ NIST CSF 2.0 ๐Ÿ“‹ NIST 800-171 ๐Ÿ”’ CIS Controls ๐ŸŽ“ FERPA ๐ŸŒ ISO 27001
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How We Work

The Altivus Compliance Framework

From assessment to certification to continuous compliance โ€” one seamless system, not six disconnected projects.

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Rapid Assessment

Identify your compliance baseline in days, not months

We conduct a focused scoping session and initial gap analysis to establish where you stand today against your target framework. Our team reviews existing documentation, interviews key stakeholders, and maps your current security posture to required controls.

๐Ÿ“‹ Deliverable: Preliminary Gap Report with prioritized remediation roadmap
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Data Collection

Comprehensive evidence gathering across people, process, and technology

We deploy structured data collection tools and templates to systematically capture policies, procedures, system configurations, network diagrams, access logs, and asset inventories. This phase establishes the evidentiary foundation required for assessment while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Deliverable: Complete evidence repository organized by control domain
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Technical Review

Deep-dive validation of security controls and infrastructure

Our technical team conducts hands-on evaluation of your IT environment, testing configurations, reviewing access controls, analyzing vulnerability scan results, and validating implementation of technical safeguards. Every gap is traced to its root cause with actionable steps to resolve it.

โœ… Deliverable: Technical findings report with control-by-control validation and remediation instructions
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POA&M Development

Structured remediation planning with clear ownership and timelines

We transform findings into an executable Plan of Action and Milestones, assigning each gap a risk rating, responsible owner, target completion date, and detailed remediation steps. We provide implementation guidance, template policies, and technical specifications to accelerate closure.

๐Ÿ“Š Deliverable: Fully populated POA&M with risk-ranked remediation plan
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Audit Readiness Check

Dry-run the certification audit so you pass the first time

We conduct an end-to-end dry run of the formal assessment process, testing all controls, reviewing updated evidence, and simulating assessor inquiries. You enter the official assessment with confidence, knowing every control has been validated and every artifact is audit-ready.

๐Ÿ”’ Deliverable: Pre-assessment validation report confirming certification readiness
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Ongoing Compliance

Continuous

Monitoring, management & logging โ€” because compliance never stops

Passing the audit is the starting line, not the finish. CMMC mandates annual affirmation and triennial C3PAO reassessment, NIST CSF operates on continuous improvement, and CIS benchmarks evolve with the threat landscape. We provide continuous monitoring (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, patch management), configuration drift detection, and living documentation โ€” SSP, POA&Ms, and evidence repositories maintained as your environment changes, not just when the auditor calls.

๐Ÿ”„ Deliverable: Compliance dashboard, continuous monitoring, quarterly posture reviews, maintained documentation & evidence repository
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What we do

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Risk Assessments

Comprehensive gap analysis against CMMC, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or FERPA. Know exactly where you stand and what it takes to close the gaps.

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Managed Security

Ongoing compliance management, control validation, threat monitoring, and documentation maintenance. You stay compliant, we handle the details.

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Incident Response

When something goes wrong, speed matters. Our team contains threats, preserves evidence, and gets you back to operations fast.

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Ready to get compliant?

Find out exactly what you need to meet your compliance goals.

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