How NTG IT Helped Catamount Machine Works Achieve CMMC 2.0 Compliance Using Fortinet and Microsoft GCC High

At Catamount Machine Works, compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a core commitment to national security and supply chain integrity. As an AS9100 and ITAR-registered aerospace CNC job shop, we recognized the need to meet the strict data protection standards of CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification).

To achieve this, we partnered with Northern Technologies Group (NTG IT)—a cybersecurity and IT compliance firm trusted by defense contractors nationwide. With NTG’s guidance, and by implementing Fortinet’s secure infrastructure and Microsoft GCC High, we now operate a fully compliant environment for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

What Is CMMC 2.0?

CMMC 2.0 is the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity framework for contractors. It ensures that companies working with the DoD protect sensitive government data, including CUI and FCI (Federal Contract Information).

For Catamount, becoming compliant under Level 2 (Advanced) meant:

• Implementing 110+ security controls based on NIST 800-171

• Creating policies for access control, incident response, system security, and more

• Using approved platforms to protect, transmit, and store sensitive information

How NTG IT Led Our Compliance Strategy

NTG IT served as our compliance partner, performing:

• A comprehensive gap analysis against CMMC Level 2 requirements

• Policy and documentation development aligned with NIST 800-171

• Full system integration of Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection

• Secure migration of our team to Microsoft GCC High—the government-grade version of Microsoft 365

Their technical expertise and hands-on support allowed us to go from assessment to implementation efficiently—without disrupting our production environment.

Why We Use Fortinet and Microsoft GCC High

✅ Fortinet Security Stack - We deployed FortiGate firewalls, FortiClient endpoint protection, and FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging and alerts. This hardened our perimeter and endpoint security while enabling real-time monitoring and reporting.

✅ Microsoft GCC High - To meet DoD cloud requirements, we moved to Microsoft 365 GCC High, which ensures:

• Data storage within U.S.-based sovereign environments

• Compliance with FedRAMP High, DFARS, and ITAR

• End-to-end encryption, identity management, and secure email

Results: A Secure, Audit-Ready CNC Operation

Today, Catamount Machine Works can confidently handle CUI, submit to defense portals, and participate in secure RFQs—all while maintaining full traceability, compliance, and uptime. NTG’s expert planning and deployment allowed us to achieve CMMC 2.0 readiness while continuing to serve top-tier aerospace and defense clients.

Partner with a CMMC-Compliant Manufacturer

If you're a prime contractor or DoD OEM looking for CNC machining services from a CMMC 2.0–aligned supplier, Catamount Machine Works is the partner you can trust—with quality, security, and compliance at the core of every part.

Keywords

• CMMC 2.0 compliant CNC shop

• NTG IT cybersecurity support

• Microsoft GCC High CNC

• Fortinet CUI protection

• ITAR secure CNC manufacturing

• NIST 800-171 machine shop

• CNC job shop

📞 Call: 813-659-0505
📍 Plant City, Florida | Serving Aerospace & Defense Nationwide