In defense contracting, agility can win contracts—but speed without compliance can lose them just as fast. As organizations pursue faster deployment of new tools, services, and cloud solutions, it’s critical not to sidestep the stringent security and regulatory expectations required when handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The Race to Innovate in Defense Tech
Government contractors are increasingly adopting DevOps methodologies and cloud-native services to keep up with mission demands. However, rapid development can introduce risk:
Security configurations may be skipped or misapplied
CUI may be temporarily stored in non-compliant environments
Teams may default to commercial cloud tools that don’t meet DFARS or CMMC requirements
All of these shortcuts can result in audit failures—or even disqualification from DoD contracts.
Guardrails for Secure Speed
The solution isn't to slow down innovation but to embed compliance into every layer of the tech stack. This includes:
Using FedRAMP High or DoD IL5-approved cloud environments
Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with built-in compliance templates
Automating continuous monitoring and audit logging
Ensuring that identity access, endpoint controls, and data loss prevention are part of the default deployment package
Laying a Compliant Foundation
One of the most effective strategies is migrating your environment to Microsoft 365 GCC High, which is purpose-built for defense contractors. Partnering with experts for GCC High migration services allows organizations to maintain velocity while meeting compliance head-on.