by Scott Jack
Content Contributor, E-N Computers
Over 10 years of experience in healthcare IT and tech support.
Here are our picks for the best Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs) near Washington, D.C.
Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPO) are companies accredited by the Cyber AB, the DoD’s exclusive CMMC implementation partner, to provide consulting and implementation guidance for organizations working toward CMMC compliance.
RPOs employ Registered Practitioners (RP), experienced IT professionals who have received CMMC training, passed an exam, and meet citizenship requirements. It is highly recommended that organizations seeking certification work with an RPO or RP to identify gaps and implement controls.
E-N Computers (that’s us!) is an RPO in the Shenandoah Valley with three Registered Practitioners.
Every company here is listed on Cyber AB Marketplace, an official directory of RPs, RPOs, and C3PAOs. You can also check out our list of Best CMMC consultants for 2024. You can also visit our online Learning Center to read more about CMMC.
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Who are the best CMMC RPOs near Washington, D.C.?
If you’re looking for RPOs near Washington, D.C., we think you should consider 38North Security, InQwest, MBL Technologies, CMIT Solutions, and Coalfire Federal.
38North Security — Best CMMC RPO in DC for global enterprises
Website: https://38northsecurity.com/
Location: Washington, D.C.
38North Security is the only company on this list in D.C. proper. With some of the best and most experienced cybersecurity professionals around, they help complex, global enterprises to implement secure cloud solutions and reach security compliance. 38North’s CMMC page provides a brief overview of the process and their services including scoping, workshops, gap analysis, advisory support, and remediation support.
InQwest—Best up-and-coming Washington DC CMMC RPO
Website: https://inqwestinc.com/
Location: Arlington, VA
InQwest is a 10-year old firm that specializes in cybersecurity and provides a variety of assessments and compliance services. They are an RPO with “several Registered Practitioners and future CMMC Assessors on staff.”
Here’s how InQwest describes their approach:
The InQwest CMMC RPO methodology consists of a 4-phased approach including Review, Evaluate, Strategic Implementation, and Reporting. Our phased approach allows for the Review of existing security control implementations, Evaluation against NIST/CMMC standards, Strategic Implementation of security controls within the organization, and Reporting of all implemented cybersecurity processes and procedures necessary to obtain a CMMC Levels 1-3 accreditation.
MBL Technologies — Best veteran-owned CMMC RPO in Washington DC
Website: https://mbltechnologies.com/
Location: Arlington, VA
MBL Technologies offers advisory and remediation services that include readiness reviews, gap analysis, documentation, resolving vulnerabilities, and engineering and implementing technical solutions. They focus on “hot buttons” like encryption and hardening, and work to consolidate any other compliance requirements you might have into your compliance program.
CMIT Solutions — Best Washington DC CMMC RPO with a national network of franchisees
Website: https://cmitsolutions.com/
Location: Fairfax, VA
CMIT Solutions is a national franchise with its headquarters in Fairfax, VA. They highlight their CMMC compliance services, particularly for construction and engineering firms. You can expect a preliminary risk assessment and a plan of action to help you prepare for your assessment. Not every franchise has a Registered Practitioner, but franchises form a strong network to provide the expertise you need.
Coalfire Federal — Best Washington DC CMMC RPO with assessor expertise
Website: https://coalfirefederal.com/
Location: Chantilly, VA
Coalfire Federal is unique on this list as the only company designated as both an RPO and a C3PAO. They cannot serve as both your advisor and assessor, but you may appreciate their additional perspective. Their RPO advisory services include:
- CUI boundary analysis: They will help you determine what data and systems are in-scope for the project
- Gap analysis: They will evaluate your readiness and identify areas that need improvement.
- Remediation support: They will help you close the gaps and prepare for certification.
They also offer mock assessments, which can be helpful for determining the likely outcome of an actual assessment. To make sure that you have more than one set of eyes looking for weak spots, though, we recommend using someone other than your RPO for a mock assessment.
E-N Computers — Best Washington DC CMMC RPO for small businesses
Website: https://encomputers.com/
Location: Waynesboro, VA with a satellite office in Washington, DC
That’s us. We’re including ourselves for context. E-N Computers is a regional managed IT services provider and RPO with three registered practitioners who understand what is involved in running a small business. Our company has nearly 30 years of experience working with non-profits, government entities, and highly regulated industries. We aren’t technically in Washington, DC but we have offered satellite services to DC for years.
We also offer an incredible deal – a complimentary 45-minute consultation to review your CMMC readiness.
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Waynesboro, VA
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