Defense & Aerospace
CMMC 2.0 compliance and CUI protection for defence contractors
Nation-state actors target Defence Industrial Base members to steal CUI, ITAR-controlled technical data, and source selection information. ManySignal provides continuous NIST SP 800-171 monitoring, CUI exfiltration detection, and DFARS rapid incident reporting support — in a deployment model compatible with classified network requirements.
110
NIST SP 800-171 practices required for CMMC Level 2
72 hrs
DFARS 252.204-7012 cyber incident reporting window to DoD
$4.5B
Estimated annual IP theft losses from US defence contractors
2025
CMMC 2.0 enforcement date in DoD contracts
How ManySignal protects defence organisations
CMMC 2.0 continuous compliance for defence contractors
DoD prime contractors and subcontractors handling CUI must achieve CMMC Level 2 (110 practices aligned to NIST SP 800-171) or Level 3 for highly sensitive programmes. ManySignal provides continuous monitoring evidence for all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, automated POA&M tracking, and assessment-ready evidence packages — reducing the C3PAO assessment burden significantly.
- All 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 practices monitored and evidenced
- CMMC Level 3 NIST SP 800-172 enhanced controls addressed
- System Security Plan (SSP) integration — evidence auto-attached per control
CMMC 2.0 continuous compliance for defence contractors
CUI handling and exfiltration prevention
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on defence programmes — technical data packages, ITAR-controlled designs, source selection information — is the primary target for nation-state espionage. ManySignal monitors access to CUI repositories, document management systems, and engineering platforms. It flags bulk downloads, printing to unmanaged devices, and transmission to non-programme email addresses.
- CUI classification-aware access monitoring
- ITAR-controlled technical data access anomaly detection
- Cleared employee access monitoring with role and programme correlation
CUI handling and exfiltration prevention
Supply chain risk monitoring for DIB members
The Defence Industrial Base (DIB) faces sophisticated supply chain attacks — SolarWinds, XZ Utils, and 3CX demonstrated that trusted software components can become vectors. ManySignal monitors third-party software update behaviour, code signing certificate usage, and build pipeline integrity — and triggers alerts when update mechanisms exhibit unusual network or file system behaviour.
- Software update process network behaviour baselining
- Code signing certificate anomaly detection
- Subcontractor VPN access monitoring and anomaly detection
Supply chain risk monitoring for DIB members
Standards and regulatory requirements supported
Defense sector security questions
Is ManySignal suitable for CMMC Level 2 assessment support?
Yes. ManySignal provides continuous monitoring evidence for all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 practices required for CMMC Level 2. Specifically, it addresses Practice 3.3 (Audit and Accountability) in full — providing log collection (3.3.1), user activity review (3.3.2), audit failure alerting (3.3.3), and retention (3.3.8). Evidence packages are formatted for C3PAO assessment review.
Can ManySignal operate in a classified network environment (SIPRNET or higher)?
ManySignal's self-hosted deployment option can be deployed on customer-controlled infrastructure within classified network environments. In this configuration, no data leaves the customer's environment. The detection engine, entity graph, and response automation operate entirely within the customer's deployment boundary. Contact your ManySignal government account team for SIPRNET-compatible deployment architecture.
How does ManySignal support DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity requirements?
DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors handling covered defence information (CDI) to implement the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800-171 and rapidly report cyber incidents to DoD. ManySignal addresses both: the 110 controls for continuous compliance, and the rapid incident reporting requirement (72-hour notification to DoD via the DIBNet portal) through its automated incident management and notification tracking.
Does ManySignal work with DISA STIGs and RMF authorisation processes?
Yes. ManySignal aligns to DISA STIGs and can be deployed in DISA-compatible configurations. For RMF authorisations, ManySignal provides continuous monitoring evidence for the System Monitoring (SI-4) and Audit and Accountability (AU) control families — the most commonly assessed controls in DoD system authorisations. OSCAL-compatible output is available for eMASS integration.
Can ManySignal monitor for insider threats in a cleared facility environment?
Yes. ManySignal provides behavioural analytics for cleared personnel — monitoring access to CUI repositories, system usage patterns, after-hours access, and data transfer behaviour. For DoD contractors participating in the DCSA Insider Threat Programme, ManySignal's monitoring evidence can support the programme's required insider threat detection capabilities and training documentation.
Schedule a defence sector briefing
Walk through CMMC evidence collection, CUI exfiltration detection scenarios, and self-hosted deployment options for classified environments — in a confidential session with our defence team.