Manufacturing
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Security and Risk Exposure
A mid-sized precision manufacturer serving US Department of Defense prime contractors needed to prove NIST SP 800-171 compliance and prepare for CMMC Level 2. Silver Tree's gap analysis gave it a clear, focused route to readiness.
Book an Advisory Session23%
Reduction in audit scope by clearly defining CUI system boundaries
23%
Reduction in audit scope by clearly defining CUI system boundaries
90
Control gaps identified and documented (61 critical, 29 moderate)
4-6 months
To CMMC Level 2 readiness, enabled by the client's first SSP and POA&M
A mid-sized precision manufacturer serving multiple U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors needed to demonstrate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and prepare for CMMC Level 2 audits. Although some cybersecurity controls were in place, the organization lacked formal documentation, consistent processes, and a mature security governance model, putting its compliance at risk.
Key gaps included outdated security policies, inconsistent access controls, no formal SSP or POA&M, and limited clarity on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) boundaries. With limited internal expertise, the company turned to Silver Tree to perform a complete gap analysis and build a clear, actionable roadmap to compliance.
Silver Tree was selected for its deep expertise in regulatory compliance, its structured and pragmatic approach, and its ability to translate complex cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable steps. The client needed more than an assessment: strategic insight, hands-on advisory, and turnkey tools to accelerate remediation.
Silver Tree followed a structured five-phase methodology aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
The client has continued its partnership with Silver Tree to implement prioritized POA&M remediation, conduct quarterly internal audits, and monitor compliance through the Vigilance™ Security and Compliance Dashboard.
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Silver Tree brought clarity, structure, and a real-world understanding of how to get us compliant without overengineering the process. Their team was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us take the guesswork out of what the DoD expects.
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