IT Compliance Services for Manufacturing Companies
Meet CMMC, NIST 800-171, cyber insurance, and FDA IT requirements without building an internal compliance team—or paying Big 4 consulting rates.
CMMC 2.0
Required for DoD contractors at all tiers by 2025
NIST 800-171
110 security controls for protecting CUI in non-federal systems
Cyber Insurance
Documented controls now required as a condition of coverage
FDA / FSMA
FSMA 204 traceability records require IT system documentation
IT compliance requirements for manufacturers have multiplied in the past three years. CMMC is now mandatory for any company in the DoD supply chain. Cyber insurance underwriters have added security documentation requirements that rival a formal audit. FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule requires digital records that depend on properly configured IT systems.
NBIT helps manufacturing companies understand what they are required to do, close the gaps in their technical controls, and produce the documentation that auditors, insurance carriers, and customers need to see—without building a dedicated compliance team or hiring a Big 4 consulting firm.
What We Deliver
Compliance support that produces real documentation, not slide decks.
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CMMC 2.0 Readiness
Gap assessment against CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 practices, remediation roadmap, and System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for DoD contractors and their subcontractors who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
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NIST 800-171 Implementation
Assessment of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, remediation of technical gaps, written Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and SPRS score calculation for self-attestation submissions.
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Cyber Insurance Documentation
Security policy library, MFA deployment evidence, backup procedure documentation, incident response plan, and employee training records—the specific artifacts carriers request at renewal and claim time.
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FDA / FSMA IT Compliance
FSMA 204 traceability requires electronic records with defined retention and accessibility. We assess your ERP and production systems against traceability requirements and document the IT controls supporting your food safety program.
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IT Policy Development
Acceptable use policy, password policy, remote access policy, incident response policy, and vendor access policy—written in plain language for manufacturers, not copied from generic templates that no one reads or follows.
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Risk Assessments & Audits
Annual IT risk assessments aligned to NIST Cybersecurity Framework, internal audit support, and vendor risk assessments for third parties with access to your systems—the documentation foundation every compliance program requires.
Compliance Requirements for Manufacturers Are Getting More Specific—and More Enforced
Three years ago, cyber insurance underwriters asked if you had a firewall and antivirus. Today they ask for MFA deployment rates, backup test results, incident response plan documentation, and endpoint detection coverage. Manufacturers who cannot produce this documentation are either denied coverage or face premiums 3–5x higher than peers who can.
CMMC enforcement began in 2024 for new DoD contracts and is expanding through the supply chain. Companies that supply directly to defense primes—or supply to companies that do—need to understand their obligations before a contract award is at risk.
What Most Manufacturers Are Missing:
- Written security policies that employees have acknowledged
- MFA enforced on all remote access and cloud services
- Documented access controls with formal user provisioning/deprovisioning
- Vulnerability scanning and patch management records
- Written incident response plan with defined escalation contacts
- Vendor and third-party access documented and reviewed
CMMC 2.0 Timeline
CMMC Level 1 (17 practices) requires annual self-attestation. Level 2 (110 NIST 800-171 practices) requires third-party assessment (C3PAO) for most contracts involving CUI. Level 3 (advanced) requires government-led assessment. Assessment requirements are now embedded in DoD contract clauses.
Not Just for DoD
Food manufacturers face FDA FSMA 204 traceability requirements. Automotive suppliers follow IATF 16949 IT control expectations. Pharmaceutical manufacturers navigate 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records rules. Any manufacturer handling customer data has state privacy law obligations. We help you identify which frameworks apply and what’s required.
NBIT Compliance Engagement Output
- Gap assessment report with prioritized findings
- Remediation roadmap with cost estimates
- Written policies & procedures
- SSP / POA&M (for CMMC/NIST)
- Evidence package for insurance & auditors
Common Questions About IT Compliance for Manufacturers
Do we need CMMC if we are not a prime DoD contractor?
Yes, if you are a subcontractor or supplier to a company with a DoD contract that involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC requirements flow down through the supply chain. If your customer handles CUI and shares it with you—design files, specs, procurement data—you are likely subject to CMMC requirements at their tier. We can help you determine your obligation based on your specific contracts.
What is the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2?
CMMC Level 1 covers 17 basic cyber hygiene practices and requires annual self-attestation. It applies to contracts involving Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 2 covers all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices and applies to contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Level 2 requires either self-attestation or a third-party assessment (C3PAO), depending on the sensitivity of the program. Most manufacturers in the defense supply chain are Level 2.
Our cyber insurance renewal asks for security documentation we don’t have. What do we do?
Start with a gap assessment to identify what documentation your carrier is requesting and what you can produce now versus what needs to be created. Common quick wins are MFA deployment documentation, backup procedure documentation, and an incident response contact list. Longer-lead items include written security policies and formal risk assessments. We have helped manufacturers produce renewal documentation packages in 30–45 days when renewal timelines are tight.
What IT documentation does FSMA 204 require?
FSMA 204 requires that food companies maintain electronic traceability records covering key data elements (KDEs) at each critical tracking event (CTE) in the supply chain. IT-specific requirements include that these records be accessible within 24 hours of an FDA request, maintained for two years, and produced in a sortable spreadsheet format or electronic equivalent. Your ERP system’s traceability capabilities and data backup procedures are directly in scope.
How long does a compliance engagement take?
A gap assessment takes 2–4 weeks depending on the size of your environment. Remediation timelines vary by the number and severity of gaps found—typically 60–180 days for a full NIST 800-171 remediation with documentation. We prioritize findings by risk level and contractual deadline, so the highest-impact items are addressed first. Most clients pair compliance work with ongoing managed IT services so controls are maintained continuously rather than built and left to drift.
Find Out Where Your Compliance Gaps Are Before an Auditor Does
We’ll assess your environment against the frameworks that apply to your business and give you a prioritized remediation plan—not a 200-page report you can’t act on.