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Choosing the right RPO can make or break your CMMC journey.

Many defense contractors discover too late that compliance isn't just about documentation—it's about implementing the 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls correctly, scoping CUI environments properly, and preparing for a successful C3PAO assessment.

A strong Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) helps bridge the gap between requirements and ex*****on by providing:

✔ Gap assessments against NIST SP 800-171
✔ Secure enclave and CUI scoping guidance
✔ Technical control implementation
✔ Readiness audits before assessment
✔ Support from initial planning through certification readiness

The right partner doesn't just identify gaps—they help close them.

Read the full guide: https://tegodata.com/choosing-the-right-rpo-for-cmmc-compliance/

A recent Department of Justice settlement serves as an important reminder for every defense contractor pursuing CMMC compliance:

A self-attestation isn't just paperwork, it's a representation of your cybersecurity posture.

Submitting an SPRS score means you're standing behind the implementation of your NIST SP 800-171 controls. If that score can't be supported with evidence, documentation, and technical validation, the consequences can extend well beyond a failed assessment.

That's why a pre-assessment matters.

The difference between a confident score and a defensible score is having an experienced team validate your environment before you self-attest.

At Tego, our Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) helps organizations identify gaps, verify control implementation, and prepare for a score they can confidently defend.

Don't just submit a score.

Submit one you can prove.

Read the full article: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/alabama-defense-contractor-agrees-pay-507144-resolve-false-claims-act...

CMMC Discovery Assessment: https://tegodata.com/cmmc-discovery-assessment/