Why Adversaries Target Small Defense Contractors
One of the biggest misconceptions in cybersecurity is that attackers only go after the largest defense companies. In reality, small and mid-sized contractors are increasingly targeted because they play a strategic role in the defense supply chain and often handle sensitive information tied to major programs.
In this video, we explain why smaller defense contractors can be attractive targets for adversaries:
- They often hold the same valuable data as prime contractors.
- They may not have the same cybersecurity resources or internal security teams.
- They can provide a pathway into larger organizations across the supply chain.
Watch the video to learn why supply chain security is central to protecting the entire defense industrial base, and why requirements like CMMC are designed to raise the cybersecurity baseline for companies of every size.
CMMC Level 2 Compliance Built for Defense Contractors
Engineering-led readiness, objective-level preparation, and practical strategies to help you pass CMMC Level 2 without rework and protect contract eligibility.
ISSE Services helps defense industrial base (DIB) contractors:
- Right-size assessment scope and boundary definitions
- Perform gap analysis and evidence alignment
- Prepare for CMMC assessments with audit-ready documentation
- Bridge compliance with operational security practices
We passed the CMMC Level 2 audit ourselves, so we know exactly what it takes to help you pass the first time with practitioner-led, engineering-driven support.
Talk to an Expert
Book a meeting with our expert, Sales Director Braden Macfarlane, to start your readiness assessment today.
Who is ISSE Services?
ISSE Services has supported Department of Defense systems for more than two decades, including mission-critical environments where controls must operate continuously and withstand scrutiny. That operational discipline informs how we approach CMMC readiness and managed security for defense contractors today.
Our goal is not just to help you “pass.”
It is to help you pass without rework, and build a defensible security posture that supports long-term contract growth.
ISSE Services is a CYBER-AB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO)
We have been trained and designated as an RPO by the CMMC Cyber Accreditation Body. Our deep experience with DoD weapon and battlespace systems enables us to provide your company with the guidance necessary to do CMMC right the first time. We prepare organizations to quickly navigate the accreditation process and position themselves for success supporting DoD customers.
Gap analysis, policy development, security engineering and assessment preparation are just a few of the ways we can help you.
Start your CMMC compliance journey today.
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