Government Cybersecurity Compliance (CMMC, FedRAMP)

Cybersecurity compliance consultants charge $150-$400 hourly or $25,000-$200,000 per certification project.

Serving 10-30 contractors generates $200,000-$1,500,000 annually with 65-80% margins.

In 2025, CMMC is required for DoD contractors.

Revenue from CMMC gap assessments ($15,000-$60,000), CMMC implementation ($40,000-$200,000), FedRAMP compliance ($100,000-$500,000+), cybersecurity policies and procedures ($10,000-$50,000), penetration testing and assessments ($15,000-$75,000), and ongoing compliance monitoring ($5,000-$30,000 monthly).

Services include CMMC Level 1-3 gap analysis and readiness, CMMC implementation and certification preparation, FedRAMP compliance and authorization, NIST 800-171 and 800-53 implementation, System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&Ms, and ongoing security monitoring and compliance.

Successful consultants hold cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISA, CMMC assessor), understand government security frameworks, implement technical and administrative controls, prepare contractors for assessments, and maintain ongoing compliance.

Defense contractors and IT service providers as clients.

Marketing through cybersecurity credentials, CMMC assessor partnerships, defense contractor networks, FedRAMP expertise, and government cybersecurity conferences.