As organizations in the defense industrial base (DIB) work to meet the evolving requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), one technical solution is gaining traction for its efficiency, scalability, and security: cloud enclaves.
Whether you’re a prime contractor or a subcontractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), understanding how cloud enclaves support CMMC compliance and how to implement them correctly can be a game-changer. At Tego, we specialize in helping organizations design, deploy, and secure cloud enclaves tailored to meet CMMC requirements.
What Is a Cloud Enclave?
A cloud enclave is an isolated environment within a cloud infrastructure specifically designed to process, store, and protect sensitive data, like CUI. It allows organizations to limit the scope of their CMMC audit by isolating the systems and users that handle CUI from the rest of their IT environment.
In other words, instead of overhauling your entire infrastructure, you can secure and certify a purpose-built enclave that meets CMMC Level 2 or Level 3 controls.
Why Cloud Enclaves Matter for CMMC
CMMC is centered around protecting CUI by implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls. Cloud enclaves offer a practical way to meet these controls by providing:
- Segmentation and Scope Reduction – Enclaves reduce audit scope by isolating CUI workflows. This simplifies compliance efforts, saving time and resources.
- Centralized Security Controls – With a cloud enclave, you can enforce encryption, access control, monitoring, and auditing at the enclave level, ensuring alignment with CMMC security domains.
- Scalability and Flexibility – Cloud-based enclaves are agile and cost-effective, scaling as your needs evolve without the overhead of managing on-prem infrastructure.
- Rapid Deployment – With the right partner, cloud enclaves can be deployed quickly, helping you meet compliance deadlines without disrupting operations.
Common Use Cases for Cloud Enclaves in CMMC
- Contractor organizations processing CUI for DoD contracts
- Subcontractors needing to isolate CUI without overhauling legacy systems
- Organizations pursuing a phased approach to CMMC readiness
How Tego Helps
Tego is a trusted CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) with extensive experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud infrastructure. We offer end-to-end support for cloud enclave implementation, including:
- CMMC Readiness Assessments: We evaluate your current state, identify CUI flows, and determine whether an enclave fits your compliance strategy.
- Design and Deployment – Tego’s engineering experts build secure, compliant enclaves using public or hybrid cloud platforms. These enclaves are designed with NIST 800-171 controls in mind, from identity management to data encryption.
- Security Control Mapping – The Tego RPO will map third-party and Tego-facilitated enclave configurations to CMMC controls and provide supporting documentation to satisfy audit requirements.
- Integration with Existing Systems—Does your enclave need to work with legacy tools or government portals? We ensure seamless integration without compromising compliance.
- Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring – Compliance doesn’t stop at certification. Tego provides managed services and ongoing support to help you maintain compliance year after year.
Tego: Your Partner in CMMC and Cloud Security
Cloud enclaves are an innovative, scalable way to meet CMMC requirements — but only if designed and implemented correctly. Tego brings the compliance knowledge, cloud engineering expertise, and government contracting experience needed to get it right the first time.
Let’s build a secure path to CMMC together.
Explore our CMMC services at www.tegodata.com/cmmc.