It’s Time to Start Planning for Tomorrow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions below.
We help mid-size and enterprise companies find security gaps — then actually fix them.
Most cybersecurity firms hand you a 200-page report and wish you luck.
We’re different.
Defender IT runs elite security assessments across CMMC, NIST, FISMA, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP frameworks. Then we build your Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) — a clear roadmap showing exactly what to fix, when, and how.
Think of it like this: We don’t just diagnose the problem. We write the prescription and help you fill it.
The result? Compliance achieved. Risks eliminated. Auditors satisfied.
One word: POAM.
Here’s the truth most cybersecurity firms won’t tell you…
Assessments alone don’t make you secure. Reports don’t close gaps. You need a plan that actually gets executed.
Our Assessment-to-POAM methodology is what sets us apart:
We assess your environment against the framework that matters to your business
We prioritize findings by real-world risk — not just checkbox severity
We deliver a detailed POAM within days, not months
We guide remediation so nothing falls through the cracks
Other firms find problems.
We solve them.
Mission: Transform security assessments from shelf-ware into action.
Too many companies pay for assessments that collect dust. We believe every vulnerability discovered should have a clear path to resolution.
Vision: To be the firm IT leaders call when compliance isn’t optional — and failure isn’t either.
We exist for the moments that matter: government contract renewals, board-level security reviews, audit deadlines with real consequences.
Precision over volume. Solutions over assessments.
We’re headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — and we serve clients across the United States.
Our focus? US-based companies with 250+ employees navigating complex compliance requirements.
Whether you’re pursuing CMMC certification for defense contracts, preparing for a SOC 2 audit, or building a NIST-aligned security program — we’ve got you covered.
Remote assessments. On-site when needed. Nationwide expertise.
Elite Assessments:
CMMC Readiness Assessments
NIST 800-171 & 800-53 Assessments
FISMA Compliance Reviews
SOC 2 Readiness Assessments
HIPAA Security Assessments
CIS Controls Gap Analysis
FedRAMP Preparation
POAM Development:
Prioritized remediation roadmaps
Risk-weighted action plans
Timeline and milestone tracking
Remediation guidance and validation
The best part?
Every assessment comes with a POAM. No extra charge. No surprise invoices.
Because an assessment without a plan is just expensive paperwork.
Yes — but probably not the way you’re thinking.
We don’t sell generic “click here to learn about phishing” courses.
Our training recommendations are customized to your POAM findings. If your assessment reveals social engineering risks, we address that specifically. If privileged access is the gap, we train on that.
Training that’s tied to your actual vulnerabilities.
Not training for training’s sake.
Fast. Really fast.
Most assessments kick off within 1-2 weeks of signing.
Assessment duration depends on scope:
Focused assessments: 2-4 weeks
Comprehensive enterprise reviews: 4-8 weeks
Here’s what matters most:
Your POAM is delivered within days of assessment completion — not weeks, not months.
Because when you’re facing an audit deadline or contract renewal, speed isn’t a nice-to-have.
It’s everything.
Getting started is simple:
A discovery call — 30 minutes to understand your compliance goals
Basic documentation — network diagrams, policy docs, prior assessments (if any)
Stakeholder access — we’ll need to interview key IT and security personnel
System access — read-only credentials for technical validation
That’s it.
We handle the heavy lifting. You stay focused on running your business.
Ready to see what elite assessment + POAM looks like?