vCISO Program Build for DoD Prime Contractor
Engagement Type: Virtual CISO (vCISO) & Security Program Development
Client: DoD Prime Contractor
Engagement Start: April 2023
Program Established: March 2024
Framework: CMMC 2.0 / NIST CSF / NIST SP 800-171
A DoD prime contractor managing CUI across multiple programs engaged Krieger Security to serve as virtual CISO and build a formal cybersecurity program. The client lacked dedicated security leadership, had no written security policies, and faced an upcoming CMMC Level 2 assessment requirement tied to contract renewal. Krieger Security provided strategic oversight, policy development, and hands-on implementation support across a 12-month engagement.
Krieger Security’s vCISO service model embeds experienced compliance leadership into the client’s organization, delivering the expertise of a full-time CISO at a fraction of the cost — with a direct path to CMMC and federal compliance readiness.
THE CHALLENGE
The client operated with no formal security governance, no documented incident response procedures, and a fragmented IT environment across three locations. Multiple contracts requiring CUI handling created urgent compliance obligations that required immediate strategic attention.
Leadership recognized that achieving CMMC Level 2 would require more than tactical tool deployment — it required a cultural shift and the establishment of a sustainable security program with executive sponsorship and measurable outcomes.
THE STRATEGY
Krieger Security developed a comprehensive cybersecurity program roadmap aligned to NIST CSF and CMMC Level 2, authored the full policy and procedure library, established an incident response capability, and implemented security awareness training across the organization.
Our vCISO advisors attended monthly leadership briefings, managed the security program roadmap, and coordinated with IT teams on control implementation. By engagement end, the client’s SPRS score improved from -42 to +96 and they were fully prepared for CMMC Level 2 assessment.
THE CHALLENGE
Building a complete, sustainable cybersecurity program from zero while maintaining operational tempo across three locations and multiple active DoD contracts.
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CLIENT’S TESTIMONIALS
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Benjamin Tickle, Project Manager
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