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Reach defense contractors who are actively choosing a CMMC provider.

The Defense Compliance Report is the independent trade publication for CMMC 2.0 compliance. Our readers are decision-makers at DIB companies preparing for Phase 2 enforcement on November 10, 2026. They arrive through Bing search, AI search, and direct readership. We route qualified inquiries to authorized C3PAOs, RPOs, MSPs, MSSPs, GRC software vendors, GCC High implementation partners, and CUI-handling tool providers that match the contractor's level, scope, environment, and timeline.

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Who reads us

Defense contractors evaluating CMMC paths

Prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers — ranging from 5-person machine shops to 500-person manufacturers — researching Level 1, Level 2 self-assessment, and Level 2 C3PAO certification before choosing a provider.

Compliance leaders posting SPRS and selecting C3PAOs

CISOs, IT directors, compliance managers, and FSOs responsible for SPRS submissions, SSP accuracy, and selecting the right C3PAO before Phase 2 enforcement on November 10, 2026.

IT and security teams scoping CUI environments

Technical leads deciding between GCC High migration, CUI enclaves, MSP-managed controls, and GRC platforms — actively comparing tools and providers before committing budget.

How we monetize

Three revenue models. Partners typically start with one and expand as the relationship matures.

Pay per accepted lead

Accepted qualified leads

Pay per accepted lead matched to your provider profile, level capability, geographic coverage, and vertical specialization. Each lead includes the contractor's profile, level need, employee count, timeline, environment, and budget range.

Rev share or flat fee on closes

Closed-deal referrals

Negotiated revenue share or flat fee on closes attributable to leads originated through our matching flow. Tracked through unique referral identifiers assigned at the point of routing.

Monthly placement in our directory and category pages

Sponsored directory placement

Monthly sponsored placement in our provider directory, vertical pages, and category pages — with full disclosure on every placement. Includes listing in the matching flow's recommended-provider rotation for contractors whose profile fits your capability.

Eligibility requirements

We work with providers that:

  1. Hold current Cyber AB or relevant authorization for their category (C3PAO, RPO, RP/CCP/CCA), or documented authorization equivalency for non-Cyber-AB categories such as FedRAMP-authorized cloud providers and GRC platforms.
  2. Carry appropriate professional credentials and insurance for the scope of work they deliver to defense contractors.
  3. Maintain a published methodology for the services they provide to clients, available on request.
  4. Accept our disclosure and editorial-independence requirements as a condition of partner status. We do not publish "best provider" rankings determined by payment alone — sponsored visibility is separated from editorial scoring, and both are disclosed at the point of recommendation.
We reserve the right to decline, suspend, or remove partners whose contractor feedback, credentialing status, or conduct warrants removal under our published Methodology and Editorial & Advertising Policy.

Provider categories we work with

  • Authorized C3PAOs (Level 2 certification assessments)
  • Registered Practitioners (RP, RPO, CCP, CCA) for readiness services
  • MSPs and MSSPs with DIB and CMMC practice
  • Microsoft GCC High implementation partners
  • CUI enclave and managed compliance environments
  • GRC platforms with CMMC and NIST 800-171 Rev. 2 mapping
  • Secure CUI-sharing tools (encrypted email, file, and collaboration)
  • Cybersecurity training and CMMC-specific education providers

If your category doesn't appear here but you serve DIB contractors on CMMC, describe your services in the application and we'll assess the fit.

Apply as a provider partner

Fill in the fields below. We review all applications and respond within 5 business days. Non-sensitive information only — do not include client names, contract numbers, or controlled technical details.

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We will review your application and respond within 5 business days. We may decline applications that don't meet our authorization, credential, or disclosure requirements. Accepted partners must agree to our Editorial & Advertising Policy before any leads are routed.

Do not submit CUI, drawings, export-controlled content, or sensitive contract details. This intake is for buyer-need routing only. Sensitive information should be shared only through appropriate secure channels after you have independently verified and engaged a provider.

All partner relationships are disclosed at the point of recommendation in accordance with our Editorial & Advertising Policy. We reserve the right to remove partners whose contractor feedback or credentialing status warrants removal under our published methodology.