Enabling CMMC Readiness for an Asphalt & Concrete Manufacturer

Overview

An asphalt and concrete manufacturer supporting infrastructure and government-related projects, partnered with InfoPathways to prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). As compliance requirements from the Department of Defense continue to impact contractors and suppliers, achieving CMMC readiness became essential for maintaining eligibility and competitiveness. 

The Challenge

Unlike traditional defense contractors, this client operates in a manufacturing and construction-adjacent environment, where cybersecurity maturity is often less formalized but equally critical.

Key challenges included:

• Limited alignment between existing IT practices and CMMC requirements
• Gaps in documentation, policies, and formal security processes
• Operational technology (OT) and business systems requiring secure integration
• Pressure to meet compliance requirements without disrupting production operations

They needed a partner who could translate complex compliance frameworks into practical, real-world implementation.

The Solution

Strategic Compliance Leadership

The engagement was led by senior leadership, with Dave directing the overall CMMC compliance strategy. The team:

• Assessed existing systems against CMMC requirements
• Built a prioritized roadmap aligned to business operations
• Balanced compliance needs with uptime and production continuity

Gap Analysis & Framework Alignment

InfoPathways performed a comprehensive gap assessment aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology SP 800-171, the foundation of CMMC.

This included:

• Identifying missing or incomplete controls
• Evaluating policy and documentation maturity
• Highlighting risks across both IT and operational environments

Remediation & Implementation

Senior engineers executed targeted remediation efforts, including:

• Implementing access controls and multi-factor authentication
• Strengthening endpoint protection and network security
• Establishing logging, monitoring, and incident response processes
• Developing and formalizing required policies and procedures

All work was done with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.

CMMC Submission Preparation

The team prepared the manufacturer for formal CMMC submission by:

• Organizing required documentation and evidence
• Validating control implementation
• Ensuring audit readiness across technical and administrative domains

Submission preparation has been completed, with ongoing support continuing through the certification process.

 

InfoPathways continues to partner with the manufacturer to:

• Maintain compliance as standards evolve
• Address any findings from certification review
• Continuously improve cybersecurity maturity

The Results

• Achieved CMMC readiness for submission
• Translated complex compliance requirements into operational processes
• Strengthened cybersecurity posture across both IT and production environments
• Positioned the company to pursue and retain government-related contracts