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Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance for Defense Contractors in Texas
Defense contractors and subcontractors across Texas face an increasingly complex cybersecurity and compliance landscape. From CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) to NIST 800-171, DFARS, and SPRS scoring requirements, organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must demonstrate rigorous security controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintain eligibility for government contracts. CoreRecon, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), specializes in helping defense contractors navigate these requirements with confidence.
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Managed Cybersecurity and Compliance Services for Defense Contractors
Compliance we help defense contractors meet
- CMMC 2.0
- NIST SP 800-171
- DFARS 252.204-7012
- SPRS scoring
- NIST SP 800-172
Defense Contractors
The Compliance Challenge for Defense Contractors
The Department of Defense is transforming how it evaluates cybersecurity across its supply chain. CMMC 2.0 requires third-party assessments for contractors handling CUI, and DFARS clauses 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, and 7021 mandate compliance with NIST 800-171 controls and accurate SPRS score submissions. For many small and mid-size defense contractors, achieving and maintaining compliance is a significant operational challenge that requires dedicated expertise.
CoreRecon understands these challenges because we work in this space every day. As a veteran-owned company, we have a deep understanding of the defense contracting environment and the regulatory frameworks that govern it. We help contractors move from uncertainty to audit-readiness with a structured, hands-on approach.
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Our Defense Contractor Services
CMMC Readiness Assessments
CoreRecon conducts comprehensive CMMC readiness assessments to evaluate your organization’s current security posture against the required maturity level. We identify gaps, prioritize remediation activities, and create a clear roadmap to certification. Whether you need Level 1 self-assessment or Level 2 third-party assessment preparation, our team guides you through every step. Learn more about our CMMC compliance services.
NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis and Remediation
NIST 800-171 contains 110 security requirements across 14 control families that defense contractors must implement to protect CUI. CoreRecon performs detailed gap assessments against every control, develops your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and provides hands-on remediation support to close gaps efficiently. Learn more about our NIST 800-171 services.
DFARS Compliance Consulting
DFARS clauses impose specific cybersecurity obligations on defense contractors, including incident reporting requirements, flow-down provisions to subcontractors, and compliance with NIST 800-171. CoreRecon helps contractors understand and satisfy every DFARS requirement, ensuring your organization is prepared for DCMA audits and prime contractor assessments. Learn more about our DFARS compliance services.
SPRS Score Calculation and Improvement
Your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score is a critical factor in contract eligibility. CoreRecon calculates your current SPRS score, develops targeted improvement plans to raise it toward 110, and assists with portal submission. We provide ongoing monitoring to ensure your score remains accurate and up-to-date. Learn more about our SPRS scoring services.
24/7 Managed Security and SOC Monitoring
Compliance is not just about documentation — it requires continuous security operations. CoreRecon provides 24/7 security monitoring through our SecurityCore+ platform, delivering real-time threat detection, incident response, and the continuous monitoring that CMMC and NIST 800-171 require. Our Security Operations Center (SOC) in Corpus Christi, Texas, monitors your environment around the clock.
Defense Contractors
Who We Serve in the Defense Industrial Base
CoreRecon serves defense contractors and subcontractors across Texas, including organizations supporting Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NAS CC), Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB), Fort Bliss, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), and defense supply chain companies throughout the DFW metroplex, Houston, Austin, and beyond. Our clients range from small machine shops and parts manufacturers to mid-size systems integrators and professional services firms.
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Why Defense Contractors Choose CoreRecon
- Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB): We understand the defense contracting culture, language, and requirements from firsthand experience.
- Texas-Based: Headquartered in Corpus Christi with clients across every major Texas metro, we provide local, responsive service.
- End-to-End Capability: From gap assessment through remediation, documentation, managed security, and ongoing compliance monitoring — we handle it all.
- Proven Framework Expertise: Deep knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and related frameworks.
- 24/7 SOC: Continuous security monitoring that satisfies CMMC and NIST continuous monitoring requirements.
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Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors Across Texas
Texas is one of the largest defense economies in the country, from aerospace production in Fort Worth and Joint Base San Antonio to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Fort Cavazos near Killeen, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot. Thousands of Texas primes and subcontractors handle controlled unclassified information (CUI) and need CMMC to keep winning contracts. CoreRecon, a veteran-owned SDVOSB, helps Texas defense contractors get assessment-ready and stay there.
- Corpus Christi
- Houston
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Fort Worth
- El Paso
- Arlington
- Plano
- McKinney
- Midland–Odessa
- Laredo
- McAllen
- Lubbock
- Killeen
Local compliance pages: CMMC compliance in Dallas · CMMC compliance in San Antonio · NIST 800-171 compliance in Dallas · All service areas
Texas metro areas
Defense Contractors Cybersecurity in Texas Metro Areas
CoreRecon protects defense contractors in every major Texas market, with engineers who can be on site when you need them and a 24/7 SOC monitoring your systems around the clock.
Fort Worth
F-35 production and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth anchor a large aerospace and defense supply chain across Tarrant County.
San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio and a major military cyber community create demand from IT, cyber, medical and logistics contractors.
El Paso
Fort Bliss, one of the largest Army installations in the country, supported by construction, logistics and technology contractors.
Killeen & Central Texas
Fort Cavazos and the contractors that support training, maintenance and logistics for the installation.
Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend
CoreRecon’s home base, with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot, the Army’s largest helicopter repair facility.
Houston
NASA Johnson Space Center contractors, energy-sector suppliers and manufacturers that sell into defense programs.
Dallas, Plano & McKinney
Defense electronics, aerospace and IT suppliers across Dallas, Richardson, Plano and McKinney.
Austin
Army modernization activity and a growing community of defense-technology startups and research partners.
Beyond Texas
Defense Contractors Cybersecurity Across the United States
CoreRecon’s security program for defense contractors works wherever your offices, sites and customers are. We protect primes and subcontractors nationwide through our 24/7 Security Operations Center, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and we currently serve clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam.
For multi-state organizations, we align your program with CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012 and SPRS, plus the breach-notification laws of each state where you operate, so one security program covers every location. Wherever you are, you call and an engineer helps you right away.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors
What is CMMC 2.0 and does my company need it?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense program that verifies contractors protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC requirements are being phased into DoD contracts, so any Texas prime or subcontractor that handles FCI or CUI should plan for it now. Level 1 covers basic safeguarding of FCI, Level 2 aligns with the 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171, and Level 3 adds selected NIST SP 800-172 controls for the most sensitive programs.
What is an SPRS score?
Your SPRS score is the result of a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment using the DoD Assessment Methodology, posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Scores range from -203 to 110. Contracting officers can see your score, so an accurate, well-documented score and a realistic Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) matter.
What does DFARS 252.204-7012 require?
DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors to safeguard covered defense information using NIST SP 800-171, report cyber incidents to the DoD within 72 hours of discovery, preserve affected system images for 90 days, and use cloud services that meet FedRAMP Moderate equivalent security when storing covered information.
How long does it take to get CMMC Level 2 ready?
It depends on your starting point. Organizations with a mature security program may need only a few months, while companies starting from scratch often need six to twelve months or more to implement controls, write policies and gather evidence. CoreRecon starts with a gap analysis so you get a clear timeline and budget.
Can CoreRecon help small subcontractors?
Yes. CMMC and DFARS requirements flow down to subcontractors, and many of our defense clients are small businesses. As a veteran-owned SDVOSB based in Texas, CoreRecon helps small primes and subcontractors scope their CUI environment, fix gaps cost-effectively and stay compliant with 24/7 managed security.
Which Texas cities does CoreRecon serve for defense contractors cybersecurity?
CoreRecon serves defense contractors across Texas, including Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Killeen & Central Texas, Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend, Houston, Dallas, Plano & McKinney and Austin. Our engineers provide on-site support where needed, and our 24/7 SOC monitors every client remotely.
Does CoreRecon work with defense contractors outside of Texas?
Yes. CoreRecon protects defense contractors nationwide through 24/7 SOC monitoring, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and serves clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam. We align your program with CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012 and SPRS.
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Get Started with a Defense Contractor Cybersecurity Assessment
Do not risk losing contract eligibility due to compliance gaps. Contact CoreRecon today at (800) 955-2596 or (361) 248-3258 to schedule a CMMC readiness assessment or NIST 800-171 gap analysis for your organization. As a fellow veteran-owned business, we are committed to helping Texas defense contractors protect their data and maintain their competitive edge.