CMMC for Entrepreneurs: You only need to secure with CMMC what touches CUI
If you run a small business or subcontract for the Department of War, maybe just you and a couple of trusted teammates need CMMC.
You Only Need to Secure What Touches CUI
What is CUI?
CUI is information created or possessed by the government that isn’t classified but still requires protection, things
like contract performance data, design drawings, pricing, or delivery schedules.
The CUI rule (32 CFR § 2002) defines it as any data that requires safeguarding under federal law or regulation but
doesn’t meet the standard for classified material.
CMMC Scope
According to the DoW CMMC 2.0 guidance and DFARS 252.204-7012, contractors must apply NIST SP 800-171
security controls only to the information systems where CUI resides or passes through.
In other words: if a device never touches CUI, it isn’t in scope.
Quick example
Let’s say your team has 10 employees, but only 3 actually handle CUI or FCI. That means you only need to secure those 3 devices, not all 10. The rest of your company can continue using standard commercial systems.
Many vendors won’t tell you this: They’ll sell you oversized “compliance packages” that secure every device, even the ones that don’t need it. That’s like buying full armor for your entire office when only three people are stepping onto the battlefield.
Our Transparent Approach to CMMC for Solopreneurs, Startups and Small Businesses
At Cyber Security Solutions, we’re not here to confuse you with jargon or sell oversized packages. We believe compliance should be transparent, direct, and fairly priced, especially for entrepreneurs and small contractors supporting the defense mission.
Our Startup Plan starts at $200 per month per device for Level 1 CMMC or $250 per month per device for Level 2, covering up to three devices.
You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for and why. It includes everything you need to protect your business without overpaying:
- Next-Gen Firewall
- VPN
- 24/7 SOC monitoring
- Patch management
- Encryption (FIPS 140-2)
- Mobile protection
- Microsoft 365 GCC
- GCC-High email with encryption
- Phishing defense
- Mock assessments
- Compliance Concierge
- Policy templates
- POA&M & SSP management
- Compliance dashboard
Let’s Simplify Your Path to Compliance
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner handling DoW contracts, you don’t need to spend like a prime contractor to stay secure. You just need clarity and a trusted partner who understands the difference between what’s required and what’s optional.
Startup (starting at $200/month/user)
Secure foundation for small teams getting started with compliance and endpoint protection.
Enclave (starting at $1,250/month)
Centralized control and monitoring for growing teams managing multiple secure devices.
NET (starting at $2,100/month)
Full-scale network protection and automated compliance workflows for larger defense environments.
