CMMC Phase 1 Begins! TSI Offers Complete Solutions for Contractor Compliance

Christopher Souza | CEO

Phase 1 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) is now underway, haven taken effect on November 10, 2025, requiring all new DoD solicitations and contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to include the CMMC requirements. With the rule now finalized, contractors and subcontractors will require CMMC certification by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).

A recent Defense Department readiness review found that while awareness of CMMC has grown, gaps remain in implementation across the DIB among small and mid-sized contractors. With the publication of the final rule, the DoD is signaling that enforcement will not be delayed.

How TSI Helps Defense Contractors Stay Prepared

At TSI, compliance is more than a checkbox, it’s a strategic advantage. Our CMMC Readiness and Compliance Services provide complete support across the technical, administrative, and strategic domains required to achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.

Our capabilities include:

• Full CMMC 2.0 IT (MSP) & Cybersecurity (MSSP) Support Programs
  Technical, procedural, and operational readiness across Levels 1 through 3, including IT managed support services, access control, vulnerability management, malware defense, intrusion detection, and network monitoring.
• NIST SP 800-171 Gap and Readiness Assessments
  Evaluation of your current security posture, creation of System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and support for improved Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) scoring.
• Strategic Program Management and vCISO Services
  High-level compliance oversight, policy documentation, incident response planning, and quarterly reviews to ensure progress and measurable outcomes.
• Continuous Compliance and Future Readiness
  CMMC is not a one-time certification. TSI ensures that your organization remains compliant by helping manage your security program through ongoing monitoring, document updates, and helping you adapt to evolving DoD requirements.

Timing is Critical

We’ve written several articles in the past about the criticality of the CMMC and now that it’s here, contractors that continue to delay risk losing eligibility for future DoD opportunities. Starting to prepare now provides multiple advantages including but limited to:

• Reduced assessment delays as third-party assessors (C3PAOs) face rising demand
• Stronger competitive positioning for upcoming contract awards
• Improved cyber resilience across systems handling CUI and FCI
• Assurance of continued eligibility within the defense supply chain

Contact TSI Today

Our dedicated team of experts are ready 24/7 to schedule your CMMC Readiness Consultation. Reach out today and secure your path to certification.

About Technical Support International

TSI is 37-year old cybersecurity (MSSP) and IT support (MSP) company specializing in helping DIB organizations address their NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance obligations. As a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO), TSI offers a complete NIST 800-171 and CMMC support solution to help guide our clients toward a successful certification audit and provide the assurance that they’re adhering to these expansive compliance requirements.