MNS Group Professional Managed and Security Services
MNS Group is an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) based in the Baltimore-DC region. The company specializes in assisting defense contractors and organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in navigating complex federal cybersecurity requirements.
Their primary focus is on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), providing a structured path for businesses to achieve and maintain compliance to secure government contracts. The firm holds several critical industry certifications itself, including ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 9001, and SOC 2, ensuring their internal operations meet the same rigorous standards they evaluate for their clients.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services organized into three main pillars: getting compliant, staying compliant, and getting assessed. Key offerings include CMMC Enclaves, which provide isolated, secure environments to accelerate the compliance timeline, and Compliance Program Management.
MNS Group also performs CMMC Assessments and Mock Assessments to prepare organizations for formal certification. For businesses currently required to self-report, they provide Self-Assessment Services designed to ensure the accuracy and defensibility of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) scores.
In addition to compliance-specific consulting, MNS Group serves as a Managed Services Provider (MSP), offering ongoing security monitoring and yearly compliance assurance. Their technical expertise extends to specialized areas such as mission assurance for unmanned systems and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence tools.
By leveraging their Ready To Assess™ methodology, MNS Group delivers disciplined reviews and professional guidance to help contractors manage the shared responsibility of cybersecurity across their enterprise infrastructure.