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Protect CUI. Meet CMMC. Win Government Contracts.

Defense contractors and government vendors face strict cybersecurity requirements. We deliver penetration testing and security assessments aligned to CMMC, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP -helping you protect Controlled Unclassified Information and maintain contract eligibility.

Defense contractors and subcontractors Aerospace and space technology Federal IT service providers State and local government agencies Critical infrastructure operators
engagement log Cybersecurity for Government & Defense Contractors testing
day 01scopetargets confirmed · rules of engagement signedagreed
day 01reconattack surface mappedcomplete
day 02findingbroken access control on a tenant boundarycritical
day 03findingsecrets recoverable from a build artifacthigh
day 04triagereviewed and countersigned by a Lorikeet pentesterpublished
day 04delivertickets opened in your tracker201
afterretestfixes verified · included in scopeno charge
retest included human countersigned report your auditor accepts
6engagements we recommend here 6sub-sectors covered fixedscope and price, published 14frameworks on one programme
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Why this sector gets targeted

Government contractors and defense suppliers are targets of nation-state cyber espionage. APT groups systematically target the defense industrial base (DIB) to steal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), technical data, and intellectual property. The Department of Defense has responded with CMMC 2.0, which requires third-party assessment of cybersecurity practices for all contractors handling CUI. Central Florida has a massive defense presence -Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman all operate in the region -creating a deep supply chain of subcontractors who must also meet CMMC requirements. Non-compliance means losing the ability to bid on DoD contracts.

Fit

Who we work with here

Defense contractors and subcontractors
Aerospace and space technology
Federal IT service providers
State and local government agencies
Critical infrastructure operators
Government SaaS and GovCloud vendors
Engagements

What we usually run

Scoped for this sector rather than sold as a catalogue. Each one is fixed scope with retest included.

CMMC Penetration Testing

Validate your CMMC Level 2 controls with an independent penetration test.

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Active Directory Testing

Government networks rely on AD. Test for privilege escalation and lateral movement.

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Cloud Security Testing

Validate GovCloud, Azure Government, and AWS security configurations.

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Red Team Operations

Simulate nation-state adversary techniques against your environment.

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Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning and patch validation for NIST 800-171 compliance.

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Web Application Penetration Testing

Test government-facing portals, contractor systems, and internal web apps.

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Why us

What you get working with Lorikeet

  • Testing methodology aligned to NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements
  • Experience with defense contractor environments, CUI protection, and government compliance
  • Located in Central Florida -heart of the aerospace and defense corridor
Questions

Asked on almost every call

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requires implementation of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. While penetration testing is not a standalone CMMC requirement, it validates the effectiveness of your security controls and is strongly recommended as part of your assessment preparation. Many C3PAOs expect to see pentest results.

Government engagements require additional operational security, controlled handling of findings, and alignment to specific frameworks (NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP). We scope our testing to focus on CUI boundaries, enclave security, and the specific control families relevant to your authorization or certification.

Yes. Our penetration testing identifies gaps in your CMMC control implementation before your C3PAO assessment. We provide findings mapped to specific NIST 800-171 controls, so your remediation directly addresses assessment criteria. We also partner with audit firms that perform CMMC assessments.

Yes. Lorikeet Security is based in the Orlando metro area, home to major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman. We understand the local defense supply chain and the specific compliance challenges subcontractors face.

Yes. We test AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other FedRAMP-authorized environments. We follow the cloud service provider security guidelines and coordinate with your cloud team to ensure testing stays within authorized boundaries.

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Scope it in one call

Tell us what is in scope and we come back with a fixed price and a start date.

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