CMMC Level 2 Compliance Expertise

Navigate CMMC Compliance with Real-World Experience

We achieved CMMC Level 2 compliance in 6 months. Now we help defense contractors and security-conscious businesses do the same—with practical guidance, not theoretical frameworks.

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Month 1-2
Gap Assessment
Mapped existing infrastructure against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Identified critical gaps in documentation and technical controls.
Month 3-4
Implementation
Deployed technical controls: encrypted communications, access management, audit logging, and incident response procedures.
Month 5
Documentation
Created System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and supporting evidence documentation.
Month 6
Compliance Achieved
Completed self-assessment, prepared for third-party audit, and established continuous monitoring program.

From Practitioner to Guide

GuardNix was born from necessity. When faced with CMMC Level 2 requirements, we couldn't find practical guidance—just theoretical frameworks and expensive consultants who had never actually implemented compliance themselves.

So we did it ourselves. Six months. 110 controls. Zero shortcuts.

The result wasn't just compliance—it was a deep understanding of what actually matters versus what's checkbox theater. We learned which controls require significant technical investment and which ones are solved with proper documentation and process.

Now we help others navigate the same journey, with the practical knowledge that only comes from doing the work firsthand.

Services

Practical compliance and security services built on real-world implementation experience.

CMMC Gap Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture against CMMC Level 2 requirements with prioritized remediation roadmap.

  • 110 NIST 800-171 control review
  • Technical and procedural gap analysis
  • Prioritized remediation plan
  • Level of effort estimates

Compliance Documentation

Development of required documentation including System Security Plans, policies, and procedures tailored to your environment.

  • System Security Plan (SSP)
  • Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
  • Security policies and procedures
  • Evidence collection templates

Infrastructure Hardening

Technical implementation of security controls across your Linux and Windows infrastructure with focus on defensibility.

  • Network segmentation & firewall rules
  • Encrypted communications (VPN, TLS)
  • Centralized logging & monitoring
  • Access control implementation

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing compliance monitoring and periodic assessments to maintain security posture and audit readiness.

  • Monthly compliance status reviews
  • Vulnerability scanning & remediation
  • Policy update management
  • Audit preparation support

Security Assessments

Technical security evaluations including vulnerability assessments and configuration reviews.

  • Vulnerability scanning & analysis
  • Configuration security review
  • Network architecture assessment
  • Remediation guidance

Training & Awareness

Security awareness training and technical skills development for your team.

  • Security awareness training
  • CMMC requirements education
  • Technical staff skill development
  • Incident response procedures
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Zachary Ross

Founder & Principal Consultant

With over 15 years of experience in enterprise IT and cybersecurity, I've built and secured infrastructure across government, defense, and private sectors. My journey through CMMC Level 2 compliance wasn't theoretical—I implemented every control, wrote every policy, and passed every audit.

GuardNix represents my commitment to practical, implementable security. I believe compliance shouldn't require a small fortune or an army of consultants. It requires clear guidance, technical expertise, and someone who's actually done the work.

Based in the Washington DC metro area, I work directly with clients to navigate CMMC requirements, harden infrastructure, and build security programs that actually work—not just on paper, but in production.

15+
Years Experience
110
Controls Implemented
6
Month Compliance

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Let's discuss your compliance requirements and how we can help you achieve your security goals.

Phone

240.469.4769

Business hours

Email

contact@guardnix.com

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Location

Washington DC Metro

Maryland • Virginia

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