C3 Integrated Solutions and Steel Root have merged to form a new managed services company focused on providing comprehensive CMMC compliance solutions for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.

Information on the Target

C3 Integrated Solutions is at the forefront of securing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by providing innovative IT and cybersecurity services, specifically designed to meet stringent compliance requirements such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The company specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions, particularly Microsoft 365 GCC High, aimed at facilitating compliance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards. Through this merger with Steel Root, C3 aims to enhance its capacity to serve government contractors by offering a comprehensive, end-to-end managed services platform that alleviates the compliance burden.

Steel Root complements C3’s offerings with a dedicated focus on CMMC compliance, utilizing its established CMMC Reference Architecture to meet the cybersecurity needs of defense contractors. By merging, the two companies aim to create a more robust service that provides government contractors with reliable compliance support, addressing both technical requirements and non-technical aspects necessary for complete compliance.

Industry Overview in the U.S.

The U.S. Defense Industrial Base faces increasing pressure to comply with CMMC requirements, which are set to become integral to obtaining government contracts starting in 2023. More than 300,000 contractors must navigate the complexities of these compl