Profile review status
Last reviewed 2026-05-12. Editorial review complete. Moderate source confidence. Positioning is based on public provider materials and conservative service-model claims rather than self-reported feature lists.
Provider review
Kratos Cybersecurity
Kratos Cybersecurity is a defense-sector cybersecurity firm offering CMMC advisory, boundary definition, and formal assessment support. Their positioning leans toward contractors that need a provider with genuine defense-program credibility rather than a general IT compliance background.
Best for
Defense contractors — particularly prime contractors and subcontractors in the aerospace, defense electronics, or government systems sectors — that want a CMMC partner with direct defense-program experience. Less suited for general commercial small businesses looking for the lowest-cost path to CMMC compliance.
Service model
C3PAO and cybersecurity consultant. Can provide both readiness advisory services and, as an authorized C3PAO, conduct the formal CMMC Level 2 assessment itself. This matters if you want one firm to handle both preparation and certification.
Strongest workflows
CUI boundary definition, system security plan development, NIST 800-171 gap analysis, pre-assessment remediation, and formal C3PAO assessment. Their advisory work is oriented toward getting assessment-ready, not just compliant-on-paper.
Defense posture compared to peers
Kratos operates in the broader defense technology market — they build products for the DoD in addition to providing compliance services. That context shapes how they think about CMMC scoping and CUI handling, which can be an advantage for contractors in similar environments.
What to evaluate before hiring
Confirm their C3PAO authorization is current on the CMMC Marketplace (DIBNet). Ask whether the assessment team is separate from the advisory team — using the same firm for both prep and formal assessment requires care around independence requirements.
Limitations to understand
Defense-sector pedigree can mean higher engagement costs than boutique CMMC consultants. If you are a small DIB contractor with a narrow CUI scope and a tight budget, compare their pricing against smaller specialized consultants before committing.
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