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THE DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (DFARS COMPLIANCE)

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At Right Hand, we understand what it takes for companies working within the defense supply chain to become DFARS compliant. We align your environment to NIST 800-171 controls, strengthen safeguards around Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and prepare your organization to show evidence during an assessment or audit. Our work is delivered through the RightSentry™ framework so you stay protected, verified, and audit-ready.

DFARS Compliance | IT Management Services | Right Hand Technology Group

Achieve DFARS compliance

We help defense contractors operationalize NIST 800-171—not just document it. Using the RightSentry Protocol™ (Recon → Strategy → Fortify → Verify → Evolve), we close technical and policy gaps, implement prioritized safeguards, and produce the artifacts you’ll need for customers, primes, and assessors. Outcomes include:

  • Gap analysis mapped to NIST 800-171 requirements
  • POA&M and SSP creation with clear ownership and timelines
  • Hardening of endpoints, identity, email, and cloud tied to real risks
  • Evidence collection and ongoing verification for continuous compliance
  • Readiness for CMMC progression as required by your contracts

Who Must Comply?

Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors—including lower-tier suppliers—who store, process, transmit, or have potential access to CUI must meet DFARS/NIST 800-171 requirements. The exact scope depends on where CUI resides, how it flows from primes, and which systems/users can touch it. If you sign DFARS clauses or anticipate CMMC, you must implement the controls and prove performance.

HOW WE HELP

We make every effort to understand your business–where you’re going and where you want to be.

We protect your data, your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line. You’re safe in our hands.

1

REVIEW

We confirm business drivers, contract clauses, and current state (policies, controls, tooling). We align scope to CUI and in-scope systems.

2

ANSWER

We clarify requirements and how they apply to you, translating compliance into plain language and risk-based priorities.

3

ANALYZE

We perform a NIST 800-171 gap analysis; identify control owners; and quantify risk to CUI. You receive an actionable POA&M and control roadmap.

4

FORMULATE

We implement and validate controls, develop your SSP, and operationalize recurring evidence so you remain audit-ready—not just audit-prepared.

We Can Help!

Right Hand Technology Group has been ranked as one of the top Managed Service Providers in the world. Our cybersecurity-first approach means we embed protection and verification into daily operations—not after the fact. For many organizations, the best first step is the RightSentry Snapshot™—a fast, executive-level assessment that delivers clarity on DFARS/NIST 800-171 gaps, priority risks, and next steps.

Get your RightSentry Snapshot™

What’s the difference between DFARS and NIST 800-171?

DFARS clauses require contractors to implement NIST 800-171 controls to protect CUI. NIST 800-171 is the control framework; DFARS is the contractual requirement to follow it.

How does this relate to CMMC?

CMMC builds on NIST 800-171. If you implement and can prove NIST 800-171 through RightSentry Comply™, you’re positioned for CMMC progression when your contracts require it.

Can you work with our internal IT team?

Yes. With RightSentry Vanguard™, we co-manage security and compliance—your team runs day-to-day, we lead the security strategy and evidence program.

Do you offer a self-implementation option?

Yes. RightSentry Coach™ provides expert-led guidance so your team can self-implement controls using the RightSentry Protocol™, with accountability and clear milestones.

What do we get from the Snapshot?

Targeted technical scans, a compliance-aligned gap review, executive briefing, and prioritized recommendations—purpose-built for decision-makers.