110
NIST SP 800-171 Controls Assessed
LCCA
Highest DoD Assessment Certification Tier
Zero
Surprise findings at your C3PAO assessment
Why It Matters
Why Work with an LCCA?
Most cybersecurity consultants "interpret" the 110 controls in NIST SP 800-171. They guess what assessors will want. They learn on your dime.
A Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA) holds the highest tier of certification the DoD recognizes. It's the same credential required to run an official C3PAO assessment. When we tell you a control is met — we know, because we're the ones who would be evaluating it.
That means: no surprise findings. No "the assessor might want X." No paying to fix things twice. You get the same rigor a prime contractor gets — at a price that works for a 10-person company.
Who We Serve
Security That Fits Your Mission
Whether you're a DoD prime contractor or a 10-person company, we meet you where you are.
DoD Contractors & Government
CMMC Level 1 & Level 2
- LCCA-led GAP analysis against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls
- Full evidence packaging & body of evidence preparation
- Mock C3PAO assessments with actionable remediation
- SSP, POA&M, and CUI boundary documentation
- False Claims Act risk mitigation strategies
Small & Mid-Size Businesses
Right-Sized Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity risk assessments tailored to your size and budget
- Policy & procedure development (acceptable use, IR plans, access controls)
- Employee security awareness training programs
- Vulnerability scanning & remediation guidance
- Compliance readiness for future DoD contract opportunities
You're Not Too Small to Be a Target.
You're the Perfect Target.
Attackers don't go after primes. They go after you — and use you to get to the primes.
Small and mid-sized businesses are the weak links in every defense supply chain. Nation-state attackers and ransomware groups specifically target smaller suppliers because one compromised vendor is a door into a dozen larger networks. If you hold CUI, subcontract for a prime, or touch federal data in any form — you are in scope, whether you feel like it or not.
Why Solnetek
Why Solnetek
Three reasons buyers choose us over generic cybersecurity consultants.
LCCA-Led, Not LCCA-Adjacent
Lead CMMC Certified Assessor — the highest tier of CMMC certification recognized by the DoD. Most consultants interpret the 110 controls. We assess them. Zero ambiguity, zero surprises.
Atlanta-Based, DIB-Focused
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia — home to Lockheed Martin Marietta, Gulfstream, and a dense Tier-2 defense supply chain. We understand the DIB because we live in it.
Assessor-Grade, Right-Sized
The same rigor applied to prime contractors — scaled to small and mid-size businesses. You get enterprise-quality without enterprise overhead.
Certifications & Frameworks
Our Process
End-to-End Compliance
From gap analysis to certification — a proven engagement model for organizations of every size
GAP Analysis
Deep-dive into your current security posture against NIST 800-171 or industry best practices.
Remediation Roadmap
Prioritized fixes with timelines and cost estimates — right-sized for your budget and team.
Evidence & Documentation
Policies, procedures, and artifacts organized and defensible — whether for C3PAO or internal audit.
Assessment & Validation
Mock assessments for CMMC clients. Security validation and monitoring for small businesses.
For Growing Businesses
CMMC. DORA. NIST. State Privacy Laws.
You didn't start your business to decode regulations. We did.
Compliance fatigue is real. Every quarter, there's a new framework, a new deadline, a new acronym. We translate all of it into a single roadmap that protects your business, qualifies you for contracts, and stops eating your calendar.
Affordable & Scalable
Cybersecurity packages that grow with you. Start with the essentials and add capabilities as your business expands.
Compliance-Ready Foundation
Even if CMMC isn't on your radar today, we build the security foundation you'll need when it is — saving you time and money later.
Employee Training
Your team is your first line of defense. We provide security awareness training that turns employees into assets, not liabilities.
Risk Assessments
Understand where you're vulnerable before an attacker does. Clear, actionable reports with prioritized remediation.
Incident Response Planning
When — not if — something happens, your team will know exactly what to do. Documented, tested, and ready.
Contract-Ready Security
Pursuing DoD or government contracts? We help you build the cybersecurity posture that opens doors to new opportunities.
Technology Ecosystem
Enterprise-Grade Security Stack
We help organizations of all sizes select, deploy, and optimize solutions from the industry's leading cybersecurity platforms.
Network & Cloud Security
Palo Alto Networks
- Unified network + cloud + endpoint
- Strong Zero Trust & SOC tooling
- Next-gen firewall leadership
Best for: Large, distributed enterprises; federal/state agencies with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
Endpoint Detection & Response
CrowdStrike
- Best-in-class EDR/XDR
- Managed threat hunting (Falcon)
- Fast incident response & MDR
Best for: Organizations prioritizing endpoint visibility, response, and managed detection over hardware.
Integrated Security Fabric
Fortinet
- End-to-end Security Fabric
- SD-WAN + OT/branch coverage
- High performance at scale
Best for: Enterprises and small businesses needing broad coverage with strong price-performance.
110
NIST Controls
Level 2
CMMC Target
Zero
Surprise Findings
2026
Compliance Deadline
Federal Compliance Risk
Self-Attestation Without an LCCA Is a Federal Landmine
The False Claims Act turns a checkbox into a felony.
Under the False Claims Act, knowingly misrepresenting your CMMC compliance status on a DoD contract — even via self-attestation — exposes your company to treble damages, whistleblower lawsuits, and federal investigation. Employees, competitors, and former staff can file qui tam claims and collect a percentage of the settlement.
The risk isn't theoretical. DOJ's Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative has already produced multi-million dollar settlements against contractors who overstated their security posture.
An LCCA-led assessment gives you a defensible body of evidence — not just a checked box.
