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Your Smart CMMC Strategy: Maximizing Your PreVeil Investment

metropolis — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:50:07 +0000

Executive Summary

You Made the Smart Choice. While other organizations are spending $200,000-$500,000+ on expensive GCCH implementations that take 6-18 months, you’ve established a solid compliance foundation at a fraction of the cost. You have secure CUI protection, substantial compliance documentation, and strategic flexibility that gives you competitive advantages in the defense market.

Your Position Today: You’ve deployed PreVeil encrypted email and filesharing for CUI protection and have access to Compliance Accelerator—a complete documentation package that has helped dozens of customers achieve successful CMMC assessments with 80% cost savings.

Your Path Forward: Two strategic decisions will determine your timeline and investment to full CMMC certification: how to complete your documentation and when to schedule and pay for your assessment. You control both the timing and when to incur the cost of formal CMMC assessment based on your business strategy.

What You’ve Already Accomplished: Your Compliance Foundation

You’re ahead of most organizations in the Defense Industrial Base. Here’s what your PreVeil investment has delivered:

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Secure CUI Protection Platform

PreVeil encrypted email and filesharing deployed: You have state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption protecting all CUI communications
DFARS 7012 CUI protection requirements addressed: You’re demonstrating progress in addressing current contractual requirements for DFARS 7012 compliance
Superior security architecture and ITAR compliance: Your end-to-end encryption not only exceeds the protection provided by expensive GCCH solutions but also meets ITAR requirements

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Substantial Compliance Documentation

Complete documentation package through Accelerator: You have access to complete documentation that covers all 110 NIST 800-171 controls
Pre-vetted by certified assessors: All documentation has been reviewed and approved by C3PAOs
Proven track record: Dozens of customers have achieved successful CMMC assessments using this exact documentation

Note: If you haven’t yet added Accelerator to your PreVeil subscription, it’s a smart strategic decision that 75% of PreVeil customers make. Accelerator not only saves $50,000+ in documentation costs but significantly reduces the risk of unsuccessful assessments. The documentation is constantly enhanced with feedback from our growing number of successful assessments, ensuring you benefit from lessons learned and evolving best practices.

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Strong Compliance Posture

Improved SPRS score: Often 84+ point improvement demonstrating measurable progress
Defensible position: You can demonstrate diligent progress toward DFARS 7012 compliance to primes, DIBCAC, and contracting officers
Cost efficiency: You’re spending thousands annually, not hundreds of thousands

Understanding PreVeil Compliance Accelerator: Your Documentation Foundation

What Accelerator Provides You: Compliance Accelerator is a complete documentation package built around the “ACME Corporation” reference model—a typical defense contractor scenario that likely mirrors your situation:

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The ACME Configuration:

20 total employees with 5 requiring access to CUI
PreVeil encrypted email and filesharing for secure CUI transmission and storage
Microsoft 365 commercial with security protections
Physical controls for any paper CUI storage

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Your Complete Documentation Package:

System Security Plan (SSP) addressing all 110 controls and 320 assessment objectives
14 comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures covering all control families (Access Control, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, Configuration Management, etc.)
Pre-filled Shared Responsibility Matrix clearly defining what PreVeil handles vs. your responsibilities
Assessment checklists, templates, and implementation guidelines
Network and CUI flow diagram templates

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Why This Matters:

Saves $50,000+ compared to developing documentation from scratch
Cuts timeline from 12-24 months to 3-6 months for certification preparation
Pre-validated by assessors means smoother, faster assessments
Aligned with your platform means documentation matches your actual CUI protection approach

Your Path Forward: Two Key Decisions

You now need to make two strategic decisions that will determine your timeline and investment to achieve full CMMC certification:

Decision #1: Documentation Completion Strategy

Your Accelerator documentation provides a substantial foundation (and if your configuration closely mirrors ACME Corporation, a nearly complete set of documents), but you need to customize it to your specific environment and ensure all gaps are addressed.

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Option A: Complete Documentation Internally

Best for: Organizations with capable IT/compliance staff or willingness to learn and invest time
Process: Use Accelerator’s detailed guidance to customize documentation to your specific environment
Timeline: Work at your own pace over 3-6 months
Investment: Minimal additional cost beyond your current PreVeil subscription
Key requirement: Dedication and effort (Accelerator will guide you through the process)

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Option B: Use Consultant Support

Best for: Organizations lacking internal resources or preferring professional completion
Process: PreVeil connects you with consultants familiar with Accelerator who start with your substantial foundation
Timeline: 2-4 months depending on complexity
Investment: Significantly lower than traditional consulting (they’re customizing, not creating from scratch)
Benefit: Professional completion with faster timeline

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Option C: Hybrid Approach

Process: Complete what you can internally, then PreVeil will assist you in engaging consultants for specific gaps or final review
Benefit: Maximize cost efficiency while ensuring professional quality
Flexibility: Adjust approach based on your progress and comfort level

Decision #2: CMMC Assessment Timing Strategy

The DoD expects a 5-year rollout for CMMC assessments, giving you strategic flexibility on when to schedule and pay for formal assessment.

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Immediate Assessment Path:

Choose if: You have significant defense contracts requiring CMMC certification soon
Action: Complete documentation quickly and schedule assessment within 6-12 months
Investment: Front-load documentation completion and assessment costs
Benefit: Early certification provides competitive advantage for CMMC-required contracts

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Strategic Timing Path:

Choose if: Defense contracts are important but not immediate priority, or you want to preserve cash flow
Action: Complete documentation at comfortable pace, schedule assessment when business strategy dictates
Investment: Spread costs over time based on your business needs
Benefit: Maintain compliance readiness while controlling timing and cash flow

Your Competitive Advantages

While you’re making strategic decisions about documentation and timing, recognize the advantages your PreVeil foundation provides:

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Versus GCCH Adopters:

They’re spending: 6-18 months and $200,000-$500,000+ on infrastructure replacement
You have: Immediate CUI protection and substantial documentation foundation
They face: Massive business disruption and extended timelines
You enjoy: One-hour deployment completed, flexibility to focus on documentation and timing

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Versus “Do Nothing” Organizations:

They’re risking: DFARS 7012 violations with potential legal and business consequences
You’re demonstrating: Active compliance progress with improved SPRS scores
They’ll face: Rushed, expensive timelines when forced to act
You can choose: Strategic timing based on business priorities

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Versus Organizations Considering Exiting the DIB:

They’re considering: Abandoning defense opportunities due to perceived compliance costs
You have: The option to stay in the DIB at nominal investment vs. quitting
They’ll lose: All future defense business opportunities and existing relationships
You can maintain: Defense market participation while controlling costs and timing

Demonstrating Your Progress: What You Can Show Today

Your PreVeil foundation provides immediate value in compliance discussions:

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To Prime Contractors:

Deployed CUI protection platform with state-of-the-art encryption
System Security Plan and compliance documentation from Accelerator
Improved SPRS score demonstrating measurable compliance progress
Clear roadmap to full CMMC certification with proven approach

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To DIBCAC/Contracting Officers:

Evidence of diligent DFARS 7012 compliance efforts through deployed CUI protection
Documented security procedures and implementation evidence
Substantial documentation foundation showing serious commitment to compliance

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To Internal Stakeholders:

Cost-effective compliance approach avoiding expensive infrastructure replacement
Strategic flexibility to time major investments based on business needs
Competitive positioning for defense opportunities without prohibitive upfront costs

Your Success Timeline: From Foundation to Certification

Based on your current PreVeil foundation, here’s a realistic timeline to full CMMC certification:

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Months 1-2: Assessment and Planning

Evaluate your environment against the ACME reference model
Choose your documentation completion strategy (internal, consultant, or hybrid)
Plan your assessment timing based on business priorities and contract opportunities
Begin customizing Accelerator documentation to your specific environment

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Months 3-6: Documentation Completion

Complete documentation customization using your chosen approach
Implement any missing technical controls identified during documentation review
Compute your SPRS score to objectively assess where you stand in compliance
Begin evidence collection activities (meetings, trainings, assessments)
Conduct internal compliance review to identify and address gaps

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Assessment Preparation (When Business Strategy Dictates):

Timeline: 6-9 months for those seeking early certification, or several years out for strategic timing

Finalize all documentation and evidence collection
Conduct practice assessment or gap analysis
Engage with C3PAO familiar with PreVeil Accelerator approach
Schedule formal CMMC assessment when business strategy dictates

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Assessment and Certification

Streamlined assessment process due to assessor familiarity with pre-vetted documentation
Focus on implementation evidence rather than documentation adequacy
Achieve CMMC certification with proven approach and strong foundation

Investment Considerations: Controlling Your Costs

Your PreVeil foundation allows you to control both timing and costs of your certification journey:

Current Annual Investment: Your PreVeil subscription (typically $5,000-$15,000 annually depending on user count)
Documentation Completion Investment:
- Internal completion: Minimal additional cost, requires time and effort
- Consultant assistance: $10,000-$30,000 depending on complexity (significantly lower than traditional $50,000+ consulting)
- Hybrid approach: $5,000-$20,000 depending on level of consultant involvement
Assessment Investment: $25,000-$40,000 for formal CMMC assessment (industry standard)
Total Investment to Certification: $40,000-$85,000 total vs. $200,000-$500,000+ for GCCH approachStrategic Flexibility: Unlike infrastructure-dependent approaches, you can accelerate or decelerate investment based on business priorities, not technical constraints.

Proven Success: You’re Following a Winning Strategy

Your approach isn’t experimental—it’s delivering real results:

Dozens of successful CMMC assessments completed using PreVeil and Accelerator
80% cost reduction compared to traditional consulting approaches
3-6 month timeline to certification vs. 12-24 months for traditional approaches
Trusted by 75%+ of PreVeil customers with thousands of successful implementations

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C3PAO Recognition: Certified assessors are increasingly familiar with PreVeil Accelerator documentation, leading to more efficient assessments and reduced assessment costs.

Conclusion: Stay the Course and Succeed

You’ve made smart strategic decisions that put you ahead of most organizations in the Defense Industrial Base. You have:

Secure CUI protection that exceeds expensive alternatives
Substantial compliance documentation with a proven track record
Strategic flexibility to control timing and costs
Competitive advantages while others struggle with expensive, disruptive implementations

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Don’t abandon your smart strategy due to outside pressure. You have a proven path to CMMC certification at a fraction of traditional costs with strategic control over timing and investment.

Take Action: Optimize Your Path to Success

Every organization’s situation is unique. Rather than make assumptions about your specific timeline and needs, get personalized guidance from PreVeil’s compliance experts who understand your current foundation and available options.

Contact PreVeil’s compliance team to:

Review your specific documentation needs and customization requirements
Discuss your preferred completion approach (internal, consultant, or hybrid)
Plan your assessment timing based on business priorities and contract opportunities
Access consultant network if professional support would benefit your timeline

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Your next step: Contact your customer success representative to get more information about Compliance Accelerator or to schedule a consultation with our compliance team.

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PreVeil for International Suppliers Seeking CMMC, DFARS, and ITAR Compliance

metropolis — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:59:33 +0000

Executive Summary

PreVeil offers an exceptional solution for international suppliers involved in the US Defense Supply Chain, helping them meet complex compliance requirements such as DFARS, ITAR, and the upcoming CMMC standards. By integrating seamlessly with existing IT systems like O365, on-premise, and GSuite, PreVeil enables organizations to achieve compliance while protecting sensitive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the highest level of security and maintaining familiar usability.

Introduction

International suppliers are key components of the US Defense Supply Chain, necessitating adherence to stringent compliance regulations. These requirements, including DFARS, ITAR, and CMMC, are particularly challenging for international partners due to conflicts with local data security laws and unfamiliarity with US regulations.

Compliance Requirements

DFARS and CMMC: Require CUI to be stored and shared per the 110 Controls of NIST 800- 171. Cloud services must meet FedRAMP Moderate Baseline Equivalent standards, and encryption must be FIPS validated.
ITAR: Requires that data access, including on servers, be restricted to US persons. ITAR 120.54 allows for the use of end-to-end encrypted cloud services without needing US sovereign storage, provided certain conditions are met, which PreVeil fulfills.

The Challenge for International Companies

Compliance requirements often conflict with local mandates, making it difficult for international suppliers to comply without significant changes to their IT environments. Solutions like Microsoft GCCH and Google Assured Workloads require costly and complex replacements of existing systems, which are often impractical and expensive.

How PreVeil Addresses the Challenge

PreVeil allows organizations to continue using their existing IT systems without any changes, while adding end-to-end encrypted email and file storage capabilities. Key features include:

Integration with Existing Systems: PreVeil integrates seamlessly with applications like Outlook and Gmail, and file systems on PC, Mac, and Linux.
End-to-End Encryption: Ensures that emails and files are secure from creation to delivery, meeting ITAR 120.54 requirements.
Ease of Use: Maintains familiar workflows and interfaces, minimizing the need for user retraining.
Cost-Effective Compliance: Avoids the high costs associated with replacing existing systems. Only users handling CUI need PreVeil licenses, and third parties can use PreVeil Express licenses for free.

PreVeil Email and Drive

PreVeil Email

Dual-Inbox System: Adds a secure second inbox to existing email platforms for sensitive communications, using the same email address.
End-to-End Encryption: Ensures only the sender and recipient can access email content, protecting against server-side breaches.
Trusted Communities: Reduces spam and phishing risks by allowing only verified contacts.

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PreVeil Drive

Secure File Storage and Sharing: Encrypts files end-to-end, ensuring data privacy and integrity.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with PC, Mac, and Linux file systems, enabling users to store, sync, and share files without changing their workflow.
Advanced Features: Supports e-discovery, logging, access control, and retention policies.

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Compliance Credentials

FedRAMP Baseline Moderate Equivalent: Validated by the US Department of Defense’s DIBCAC.
FIPS Validated Encryption: Ensures robust encryption standards.
End-to-End Encryption: Complies with ITAR 120.54 regulations.
Meets 103/110 NIST 800-171 Controls: Provides guidance on achieving full compliance.

Documentation Simplifies Compliance

PreVeil offers detailed compliance documentation, reducing the time and cost associated with achieving compliance. This extensive documentation (over 200 pages) includes videos and tutorials, enabling organizations to either complete the process themselves or significantly reduce consultant costs.

Proven Results

Multiple customers have achieved perfect scores in CMMC and DFARS assessments conducted by authorized assessors and DIBCAC, demonstrating PreVeil’s effectiveness in ensuring compliance.

Conclusion

PreVeil is the leading system for international suppliers due to its proven compliance, strong security, low cost, and seamless integration with existing IT environments. Its end to-end encryption and compliance credentials make it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to meet US regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.

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CMMC Compliance: Debunking the High-Cost Myth

Seth Steinman — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:58:12 +0000

Executive Summary

If you’re a defense contractor who has heard that CMMC compliance will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong to be concerned. However, these alarming cost projections are based on the widespread but incorrect assumption that compliance requires Microsoft’s Government Community Cloud High (GCCH)—which is indeed extremely expensive.

The reality is that GCCH, while costly, is just one compliance option among many. CMMC and DFARS standards are technology-agnostic and can be met through various approaches. For 90% of DIB companies—particularly small and medium businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises with limited defense exposure—dramatically more affordable paths exist that deliver compliance at a fraction of GCCH costs with significantly superior security.

The bottom line: Instead of spending $200,000-$500,000+ on GCCH implementation, most organizations can achieve robust CMMC compliance through solutions like PreVeil for as little as $5,000-$15,000 annually.

The Source of the Cost Confusion

The widespread belief that CMMC compliance is prohibitively expensive stems from a costly misconception centered around Microsoft’s Government Community Cloud High (GCCH).

Implementation Costs ($50,000-$200,000+):

Rip-and-replace complexity: Complete IT infrastructure replacement requiring months of planning and expensive specialists
Enterprise-wide deployment: Organizations often move entire workforces to GCCH regardless of actual CUI usage
Extended timeline: Projects typically take 6-18 months with significant business disruption

Ongoing License Expenses (3x):

Premium pricing: GCCH licenses cost 3x more than standard Office 365 licenses
Supply chain impact: Expensive guest licenses required for suppliers and partners

Documentation Burden ($50,000+):

Complex compliance documentation: Costs typically start at $50,000 and routinely exceed $100,000
Ongoing maintenance: Documentation requires continuous updates as configurations change

How the GCCH-Only Misconception Spread

This expensive reality created a domino effect throughout the consulting ecosystem:

Microsoft’s market dominance: As the leading enterprise IT platform, Microsoft solutions are the default recommendation
Consultant incentives: GCCH’s complexity translates to higher fees and longer engagements
Knowledge gap: Many consultants lack awareness of alternative compliance approaches
Risk aversion: When uncertain, consultants recommend the most comprehensive (and expensive) solution

The result: DIB companies are routinely told that GCCH is the only path to compliance, creating a false choice between spending hundreds of thousands of dollars or exiting the defense market entirely.

The Reality: Proven Alternatives Exist

Here’s the critical insight: CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance requirements are technology-agnostic. The standards specify security outcomes, not specific platforms.

GCCH: The Right Solution for the 10%

GCCH represents a premium compliance solution that makes strategic sense for a select segment:

Defense-focused organizations with large budgets and substantial IT expertise
Companies with predominantly defense business where costs can be justified enterprise-wide
Organizations comfortable with large-scale IT transformations

PreVeil: The Proven Low-Cost Solution for the 90%

For the vast majority of DIB participants—particularly the 80% who are SMBs and the additional 10% who are large enterprises with limited defense exposure—PreVeil offers a straightforward path to compliance at accessible costs. Deployed on AWS GovCloud with the same sovereign hosting benefits as GCCH, PreVeil delivers superior security through end-to-end encryption and cryptographic protections against admin and password breaches.

These organizations should understand that:

CMMC compliance doesn’t default to GCCH
Multiple technical approaches can meet the same regulatory requirements
Compliance can be achieved at a fraction of GCCH costs while maintaining readiness for defense contracts

“We knew we had to get our data into a FedRAMP compliant cloud and it basically came down to PreVeil and GCC High. We got the GCC High quote and it was just crazy: It was over $200,000 for 33 users…the PreVeil quote was 1/10th of that. We were really impressed in the demo—it checked so many of the boxes, so that’s the route we went”

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Director of Technology & CISO

The Proven Path to Affordable Compliance: PreVeil

Rather than require massive IT infrastructure changes, organizations can achieve comprehensive CMMC compliance through PreVeil’s proven approach that preserves existing investments while delivering cumulative cost savings.

Cost Savings #1: Don’t Replace Infrastructure

The GCCH Challenge:

Complete IT infrastructure replacement requiring months of complex migration
Expensive specialist consultants and extensive planning
Premium licensing costs across the organization
Massive disruption to existing business operations

The PreVeil encrypted email and filesharing solution for CUI:

No rip-and-replace required: PreVeil overlays onto existing Office 365 infrastructure, ensuring no disruption and enabling reuse of existing IT investment
One-hour deployment: PreVeil staff handle the complete technical implementation
Immediate deployment: Users begin protecting CUI immediately after installation

Savings: $50,000-$200,000+ in avoided implementation costs

Cost Savings #2: Deploy PreVeil Licenses in an Enclave

Challenge of Deploying GCC High to the Full Organization:

Deploy expensive licenses across the entire organization
Manage compliance complexity for all users and systems
Accept enterprise-wide licensing costs regardless of actual CUI usage

Challenge of Deploying GCC High in an Enclave

Disrupts collaboration between enclave and non-enclave users
External partners and suppliers need costly guest licenses to communicate with the enclave
Employees struggle with switching between platforms for different projects

Using PreVeil in an Enclave:

Targeted deployment: Only users who handle CUI receive PreVeil licenses
Focused compliance boundary: Restrict CUI access to specific work/home computers
Minimal license requirements: Many SMB organizations need fewer than 10 licenses
Free third-party communication: Suppliers and partners can communicate via free guest licenses

Savings: Tens of thousands annually in avoided licensing costs

Cost Savings #3: Use Pre-Built CMMC Documentation

Traditional Documentation Challenges:

Start from scratch with 110 NIST 800-171 controls
Hire expensive consultants for months of work
Create custom documentation for specific IT configuration
Costs typically start at $50,000 and routinely exceed $100,000

The PreVeil Accelerator Compliance Documentation Solution: PreVeil’s Compliance Accelerator provides:

Complete documentation package: Covers all 110 controls with detailed implementation guidance
Reference architecture with complete documentation: Based on “ACME Corporation” scenario that mirrors typical defense contractor configurations
C3PAO pre-validation: Documentation has been reviewed and approved by certified assessors

Reduce or Eliminate Consulting Costs:

Perfect match organizations: Those closely mirroring the ACME configuration can use documentation with minimal customization
Custom configurations: Detailed instructions and tutorials guide organizations through adapting documentation to their specific environment
Professional support: PreVeil can connect organizations with specialized consultants familiar with the baseline documentation for cost-effective customization

Savings: Over $100,000+ in avoided documentation and consulting costs

The Combined Result: Through eliminating rip-and-replace costs, deploying limited licenses in an enclave approach, and leveraging pre-built documentation, organizations achieve comprehensive CMMC compliance at a fraction of traditional costs—while also benefiting from superior end-to-end encryption security.

Strategic Flexibility: Timing Your Investment

One of the most important advantages of this approach is strategic flexibility around timing and investment levels.

Immediate Compliance Foundation

For as little as $5,000 annually, organizations can establish:

Strong encrypted platform for CUI protection in email and filesharing
Substantially complete documentation for CMMC assessment
Significantly improved SPRS score (often increased by 84+ points)
Clear signal to DoD of established CUI protection program and progress toward compliance

Defer Assessment Expenses While Maintaining Compliance Readiness

Critical insight: The DoD expects a 5-year rollout for CMMC assessments, with increasing numbers of companies being assessed over time. This provides organizations with strategic options on when to schedule and pay for their CMMC assessment:

Option A – Accelerated Path:

Organizations with significant DoD contracts can prioritize immediate assessment
Complete remaining documentation gaps with internal resources or consultant support
Achieve CMMC certification ahead of requirements

Option B – Phased:

Immediate compliance foundation at minimal cost: Establish compliant CUI protection by deploying PreVeil to meet current DFARS 7012 requirements
Strategic cost deferral: Delay formal assessment costs until contracts require CMMC certification or business strategy dictates
Operational Flexibility: Preserve and expand defense opportunities without major upfront investment while staying ready

DFARS Compliance Risk: Doing Nothing Isn’t an Option

The strategic flexibility described above applies only to formal CMMC assessment timing—not to CUI protection itself, which must be implemented immediately. Organizations cannot defer CUI protection, as DFARS 7012 compliance is a current contractual requirement with serious consequences for non-compliance, including DOJ False Claims Act exposure, DIBCAC assessment risks, and prime contractor relationship impacts. However, this compliance requirement is easily accomplished in a cost-effective manner, making any risk-taking to avoid expenses entirely unwarranted.

Proven Results and Validation

This approach delivers measurable results across thousands of organizations:

Customer Success Metrics

Thousands of customers using PreVeil for DFARS & CMMC compliance
25+ customers have achieved perfect 110 CMMC scores since assessments began
Consistent cost savings of tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars compared to GCCH approaches
High SPRS scores achieved rapidly across customer base

Industry Compliance Validation

C3PAO adoption: Certified CMMC assessors are increasingly using PreVeil for their own compliance needs
Partner Network: Over 400 MSPs, MSSPs, and consultants are part of our preferred network
Streamlined assessments: Reduced assessment time and costs due to assessor familiarity with pre-validated documentation

Making the Strategic Decision

The choice between expensive GCCH implementation and affordable alternatives comes down to understanding your organization’s specific situation:

Consider GCCH If:

Defense contracts represent majority of your business
You have substantial IT budgets and expertise
Enterprise-wide IT transformation aligns with business strategy
You can absorb $200,000-$500,000+ implementation costs

Consider Modern Alternatives If:

You’re a small or medium business entering or expanding in defense markets
Defense represents a portion of your overall business
You’re exploring defense opportunities but uncertain about long-term commitment
Cost is a significant factor in your decision
You need to meet compliance while managing cash flow

Rather than asking “Can we afford CMMC compliance?” the right question is “Which compliance approach delivers the security and cost structure that aligns with our business strategy?”

For most organizations, the answer involves:

Immediate implementation of cost-effective CUI protection and thorough documentation
Strategic timing of formal assessment based on contract requirements

Flexible investment that scales with defense business growth while maintaining compliance readiness and superior CUI protection.

Conclusion: Your Path Forward

The perception that CMMC compliance requires hundreds of thousands of dollars in investment is based on the incorrect assumption that GCCH is the only compliance path. This assumption has created unnecessary fear throughout the Defense Industrial Base, leading many organizations to consider exiting the defense market entirely.

The reality is that robust, fully compliant CMMC programs can be established and maintained for a fraction of GCCH costs.

Compliance is achievable at costs ranging from $5,000-$15,000 annually for most organizations
Assessment investment timing is flexible based on business strategy and contract requirements
Proven solutions exist with thousands of successful implementations and validated results
Professional support is available to guide implementation and ensure success

The choice isn’t between expensive compliance and exiting the defense market. The choice is between different compliance approaches that can be tailored to your organization’s size, budget, and strategic objectives.

Don’t let cost mythology drive strategic decisions about your defense business opportunities. Instead, make informed decisions based on accurate cost information and proven compliance approaches that align with your business needs.

Take Action: Get the Facts for Your Situation

Every organization’s compliance needs are unique. Rather than base decisions on general cost estimates or consultant recommendations that may not apply to your specific situation, get personalized guidance from PreVeil’s compliance experts who understand the full range of proven options available.

Contact PreVeil’s compliance team to:

Assess your specific compliance requirements and current readiness
Understand cost options for your organization size and defense business exposure
Develop a strategic timeline that aligns compliance investment with business needs
See a demonstration of how compliant CUI protection can be implemented without infrastructure replacement

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Securing Legal Communications: Achieving Cybersecurity & Compliance with PreVeil

Seth Steinman — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:20:54 +0000

A Guide for Modern Law Firms

Law firms face mounting pressure to secure sensitive client information while meeting increasingly complex regulatory requirements. PreVeil’s end-to-end encrypted email and file-sharing system emerges as a beacon of security for legal communications and documents, particularly for firms with clients in health, tax, education, finance, and defense industries subject to federal data security and compliance standards.

This guide explores how PreVeil helps law firms achieve both robust cybersecurity and regulatory compliance without the complexity, high costs, and disruption of traditional solutions.

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Choosing Between PreVeil and GCC High

Seth Steinman — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:36:15 +0000

PreVeil vs GCC High: A Business Guide for Defense Contractors

The two most popular email & file sharing solutions that meet CMMC requirements are PreVeil and Microsoft GCC High.

The right choice depends on your organization’s size, business mix, collaboration needs, resources, security requirements, and compliance timeline. This guide examines each of these factors to help you make an informed decision.

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A Guide for Higher Ed Institutions

Seth Steinman — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:57:43 +0000

Secure Your Federal Research Funding: CMMC Compliance Guide for Higher Ed

Get the comprehensive playbook for meeting new security requirements like CMMC, DFARS, and ITAR- while saving 75% on compliance costs. Learn how leading universities protect sensitive research data without disrupting collaboration.

Inside this guide:

Latest CMMC & DFARS requirements for 2025
Cost-effective compliance strategies
Real success stories from R1 universities

Used by 1,500+ organizations including leading research institutions

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Reducing the Cost of CMMC for SMB Defense Contractors

Seth Steinman — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:59:30 +0000

Learn How PreVeil Reduces the Cost of CMMC Compliance

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the defense sector face significant challenges in achieving CMMC compliance due to the high costs and complex requirements involved.

This paper discusses a comprehensive solution developed by PreVeil, aimed at reducing these barriers to compliance. PreVeil’s approach combines a secure platform to manage CUI along with detailed compliance documentation, resulting in substantial cost savings for SMEs compared to the DoD’s estimates.

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Achieving ITAR Compliance with PreVeil’s End-to-End Encryption

Orlee Berlove, reviewed by Noël Vestal, PMP, CMMC RP — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:39:01 +0000

The U.S. State Department recognizes that technological advances in cybersecurity can simplify International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance without compromising national security; The “end-to-end encryption carveout” allows for the exchange or sharing of unclassified defense-related technical data provided that:

The technical data is end-to-end encrypted
The cryptographic modules used are FIPS 140-2 compliant
No cloud services provider has access to keys, network access codes, or passwords that enable decryption.

PreVeil’s security architecture meets these ITAR standards. Learn how PreVeil can enable your company to easily and affordably meet ITAR compliance.

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A Guide to Achieving CMMC Compliance

Orlee Berlove, reviewed by Noël Vestal, PMP, CMMC RP — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:33:49 +0000

PreVeil’s guide, Complying with CMMC, has helped over 5,000 defense contractors understand CMMC & reach their compliance goals. It provides a concise timeline, the required security controls + an explanation of how PreVeil addresses them. In addition, the paper offers:

Answers on how to get started with CMMC
An overview of how PreVeil’s proven solution saves defense contractors 75% on CMMC compliance
A detailed spreadsheet identifying the 102 out of 110 CMMC Level 2 security controls supported by PreVeil

Download your free copy today!

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Securing the Defense Industrial Base Supply Chain

Orlee Berlove, reviewed by Noël Vestal, PMP, CMMC RP — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:54:29 +0000

Securing the Supply Chain for Defense Contractors and Suppliers

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is a complex supply chain comprised of 300,000 primes and subcontractors that need to share sensitive files and communicate securely to get their work done. Cybercriminals know that prime defense contractors are well protected—and that the cybersecurity capabilities of DIB subcontractors vary widely. Hackers save themselves time and effort by going after the subcontractors, typically six or seven levels down the supply chain from the primes.

The DoD is well aware of these tactics and so is focused on better defending the vast attack surface that the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) presents to adversaries. Clearly, it’s in the best interests of prime contractors, too, to secure their supply chain so they can continue to do DoD work without disruption.

This white paper outlines key considerations to keep in mind when assessing solutions to secure the supply chain, including:

Uncompromised security
Ease of deployment
Simplicity of use
Compliance with federal regulations, including CMMC
Cost effectiveness

The prime contractors should use this white paper as a way to better understand the vulnerability of their suppliers as well as ways they can ensure secure communications with these members of the DIB.

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Security Whitepaper

Orlee Berlove, reviewed by Noël Vestal, PMP, CMMC RP — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:35:49 +0000

PreVeil’s Approach to Security

PreVeil was designed and built from the ground up with the understanding that current information assurance architectures and paradigms are no longer sufficient. This architectural whitepaper explains the PreVeil approach to security as well as how it protects the enterprise from phishing, spoofing and BEC attacks.

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