DFARS Cybersecurity Services
Protect sensitive defense information, strengthen cybersecurity, and navigate DFARS requirements with expert compliance support from Charles IT.
Common DFARS Compliance Challenges
DFARS cybersecurity requirements can affect the systems, people, processes, and third parties involved in handling covered defense information. We help turn complex requirements into a practical security and compliance strategy.
Understanding Your Requirements
Determining which DFARS clauses, NIST SP 800-171 requirements, and CMMC requirements apply to your contracts and information environment can be complicated.
Protecting CUI
Controlled Unclassified Information and covered defense information must be appropriately safeguarded wherever applicable contract requirements apply.
Identifying Security Gaps
Without a structured assessment, weaknesses in access controls, systems, policies, or security practices can create compliance and cybersecurity risk.
Maintaining Evidence & Readiness
DoD contractors need more than security tools. Documentation, assessments, incident response processes, and evidence of implemented controls are critical to demonstrating compliance.
Strengthen Your Defense Cybersecurity & Compliance Posture
Charles IT helps defense contractors translate DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements into practical safeguards that protect sensitive information and support contract readiness.
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What’s Included in Our DFARS Compliance Services
Cybersecurity services designed to protect sensitive defense information, address security gaps, and support your DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 compliance efforts.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protect critical business and contract data with reliable backup and recovery capabilities that strengthen operational resilience.
Endpoint Encryption
Protect sensitive information stored on endpoints and reduce the risk of unauthorized access if a device is lost, stolen, or compromised.
External Vulnerability Scanning
Identify externally visible vulnerabilities that could expose systems and networks to cyber threats.
SIEM
Centralize security monitoring and improve visibility into security events and suspicious activity across your IT environment.
Dark Web Monitoring
Monitor for exposed credentials and compromised information that could create unauthorized access risks.
Security Awareness Training
Educate employees on cybersecurity risks and secure practices to help protect sensitive information and reduce human-related risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who needs to comply with DFARS cybersecurity requirements?
DFARS requirements depend on the clauses included in a particular DoD solicitation or contract and the type of information or systems involved. Contractors and applicable subcontractors handling covered defense information may be subject to DFARS 252.204-7012 and related cybersecurity requirements.
What is the relationship between DFARS and NIST SP 800-171?
DFARS 252.204-7012 requires covered contractor information systems that are subject to the clause to implement applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements. NIST SP 800-171 provides security requirements for protecting CUI in nonfederal systems and organizations.
What is a DFARS gap assessment?
A gap assessment evaluates your current cybersecurity environment against applicable DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. It helps identify missing or insufficient controls and provides a clearer roadmap for remediation.
How are DFARS and CMMC connected?
DFARS and CMMC are increasingly interconnected within DoD contracting. DFARS 252.204-7021 establishes contractual CMMC requirements when applicable, including maintaining the required CMMC status for systems processing, storing, or transmitting FCI or CUI.
Can Charles IT certify that we're DFARS compliant?
No. There isn’t a universal “DFARS certification” that Charles IT issues. Charles IT can help assess your environment, identify gaps, implement cybersecurity controls, organize documentation, and prepare your organization to meet applicable DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.