NDIA Webinar Insights: CMMC Update – Proposed FAR Rule on CUI
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) recently held a webinar titled CMMC Update: Proposed FAR Rule on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), where industry experts broke down the expected costs and challenges of compliance under these new regulations. The figures below, sourced from this webinar, provide insight into the true financial impact of meeting compliance standards.
Breaking Down the Cost of Compliance: How North Star Strategies Helps You Save
The NDIA estimates for NIST 800-171 and cybersecurity compliance paint a clear picture: compliance is expensive. But does it have to be?
Let’s dive into the projected costs and where North Star Strategies can help you cut unnecessary spending while achieving compliance.
NDIA Cost Estimates for Compliance
1. Validation of a System Security Plan (the assessment)
$50,765 per contractor to cooperate with government validation of a security plan.
✅ North Star Strategies Competitive Edge:
We streamline validation by ensuring your documentation and security measures are airtight before submission, reducing the risk of costly re-assessments and corrections.
2. NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 Compliance Costs without North Star Strategies
Expected Labor Costs Per Company
Small Businesses: $148,200 initial + $98,800 recurring annually
Other than Small: $543,400 initial + $494,000 recurring annually
Expected Software and/or Hardware Costs Per Company
Small Businesses: $27,500 initial + $5,000 recurring annually
Other than Small: $140,000 initial + $80,000 recurring annually
✅ How We Slash These Costs:
Labor Optimization: Instead of hiring a full-time compliance team, North Star Strategies provides fractional compliance expertise—giving you the coverage you need without the full-time cost.
Tech Stack Evaluation: Many businesses overspend on security tools they don’t fully use. We help consolidate your tech stack and ensure you only pay for solutions that drive real compliance value.
The North Star Advantage: Compliance Without the Cost Bloat
40% of IT budgets are wasted on unused services. We eliminate that waste.
Our strategic oversight prevents unnecessary rework, last-minute fixes, and expensive emergency responses.
We provide expert compliance guidance at a fraction of the cost of full-time staff.
💡 Bottom Line: Compliance doesn’t have to be a financial black hole. With North Star Strategies, we help you achieve compliance efficiently, effectively, and affordably.
🚀 Ready to optimize your compliance costs? Let’s talk.
📩 Contact us at contact@northstarstrategies.us or visit www.northstarstrategies.us to get started.
