Why Choose Sikich
As a preferred Exostar partner, Sikich empowers defense contractors and suppliers to achieve rapid, sustainable CMMC 2.0 compliance—without the operational bottlenecks. With our STARS Program (Scope, Train, Assess, Remediate, Support) and integrated risk practice, we go beyond compliance—helping you fast-track readiness, reduce risk exposure, and build lasting resilience.
Navigating CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements is complex—especially for businesses with limited resources or evolving cybersecurity capabilities. Sikich’s expert-led services streamline the path to certification and shrink compliance timelines by over 3 months, creating a critical go-to-market advantage.
The STARS Program: A Phased, Strategic Path to Compliance
- Scope: Define boundaries and reduce complexity
- Train: Educate stakeholders and elevate internal readiness
- Assess: Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses
- Remediate: Execute risk-informed mitigation and policy improvements
- Support: Maintain compliance through continuous monitoring
Why Faster Compliance Matters
Compliance isn’t just about meeting mandates—it’s about winning business. With Sikich’s proven framework:
- Accelerate time to contract eligibility
- Improve audit preparedness and reduce disruption
- Build a resilient security posture that scales with your growth
- Align IT, security, and business strategy via C-Suite insights
More Than Compliance: A Strategic Risk Partner
CMMC & DFARS Compliance Readiness
Penetration Testing & Security Assessments
Governance Frameworks & Policy Development
vCISO & Board-Level Risk Oversight
Azure Gov Cloud Implementation
AI-Enhanced Risk Analysis & Reporting
Who Benefits from Sikich + Exostar?
- SMBs in the Defense Ecosystem – Accelerate DFARS and CMMC compliance with hands-on guidance
- Enterprises Handling CUI – Meet rigorous DoD standards with structured program management
- IT & Security Leaders – Drive operational efficiency with proactive, technology-backed services
- Business Development Teams – Reduce delays in the proposal process with rapid certification
Integrated with Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite
Sikich’s services seamlessly integrate with Exostar’s secure access management and vendor vetting ecosystem. As part of Exostar’s CMMC Ready Suite, we provide clients with:
- End-to-end visibility into risk and compliance readiness
- Actionable insights through collaboration portals and AI-enhanced tools
- Long-term compliance sustainability with scalable support
