11th Hour Consulting

Implementation & Readiness Strategy

Structured compliance implementation support for Defense Industrial Base organizations navigating CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

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Not an MSP. Not a Vendor. A Compliance Advisory Firm.

We provide strategic guidance, policy development, and implementation roadmaps—not managed services or product sales. Our focus is on building your internal capability to achieve and maintain compliance through structured governance and disciplined execution.

Consulting Services

Structured Implementation Support

Our consulting services are designed to guide DIB organizations through the compliance lifecycle with clarity, structure, and assessment readiness as the end goal.

Scoping & Boundary Definition

Define your CUI environment boundaries, identify in-scope systems, and establish clear asset inventories aligned to assessment requirements.

Deliverables:
  • System Security Plan (SSP) scoping documentation
  • Asset inventory and data flow mapping
  • Boundary definition rationale
CMMC Level 2NIST 800-171

Policy & Procedure Development

Develop assessment-ready policies and procedures that map directly to NIST SP 800-171 controls and CMMC practices.

Deliverables:
  • Control-mapped policy documentation
  • Operational procedures and work instructions
  • Evidence generation guidance
CMMC Level 2NIST 800-171

POA&M Development & Management

Structure your Plan of Action and Milestones with clear remediation timelines, resource allocation, and risk-based prioritization.

Deliverables:
  • Structured POA&M documentation
  • Remediation roadmap and timeline
  • Risk-based prioritization framework
CMMC Level 2DFARS

Control Gap Analysis

Conduct detailed gap assessments against NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements to identify implementation deficiencies.

Deliverables:
  • Control-by-control gap analysis report
  • Current state vs. required state mapping
  • Remediation recommendations
CMMC Level 2NIST 800-171

Remediation Strategy & Roadmapping

Develop phased implementation roadmaps with clear milestones, resource requirements, and assessment readiness targets.

Deliverables:
  • Phased implementation roadmap
  • Resource allocation planning
  • Milestone tracking framework
CMMC Level 2Implementation

SPRS Score Support

Guidance on Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) scoring methodology, self-assessment accuracy, and score improvement strategies.

Deliverables:
  • SPRS scoring methodology review
  • Self-assessment validation support
  • Score improvement recommendations
NIST 800-171DFARS
Our Approach

Phased Engagement Model

We follow a structured, four-phase approach to guide organizations from initial assessment through validated implementation.

1

Assess

Conduct gap analysis, define scope, and establish current state baseline against regulatory requirements.

2

Plan

Develop policies, procedures, POA&M, and implementation roadmap with clear milestones and resource allocation.

3

Implement

Execute remediation activities, deploy controls, and establish operational processes with evidence generation.

4

Validate

Conduct readiness reviews, validate evidence packages, and prepare for formal assessment activities.

Who We Serve

Defense Industrial Base Organizations

Our consulting services are tailored to organizations within the DIB ecosystem navigating CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance requirements.

Small to Mid-Sized DIB

Organizations with limited internal cybersecurity resources seeking structured guidance through the compliance lifecycle.

Prime Contractors

Large defense contractors requiring sub-tier supplier compliance support and supply chain risk management.

Manufacturers

Industrial manufacturers in the defense supply chain balancing operational technology with cybersecurity requirements.

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