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CMMC Level 2 // Hawaii Defense Industrial Base

Protect Your DoD Contracts.
Stay Compliant.
Keep Winning.

Hawaii's only flat-rate CMMC Level 2 consulting service built for small businesses in the Defense Industrial Base. No hourly billing. No surprises. A dedicated compliance management platform is included in every engagement.

Phase 2 deadline: November 2026. C3PAO assessments required for prioritized acquisitions.
$0B+
Annual DoD Awards to Hawaii Small Businesses
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NIST SP 800-171 Controls Required for Level 2
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C3PAO Assessment Mandate Year
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Of Hawaii Firms Are Small Businesses
The Mandate

CMMC 2.0 Is No Longer Optional

The DoD began phased CMMC enforcement on November 10, 2025. If your company handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and bids on DoD contracts, compliance is now a condition of doing business — not a future consideration.

Phase 1
Nov 2025 – Nov 2026

Level 1 & 2 self-assessments required in new DoD contracts. SPRS score submission mandatory.

Phase 2
Nov 2026+

C3PAO third-party assessments required for prioritized acquisitions. Non-compliant contractors risk contract loss.

Phase 3
2027–2028

Full CMMC program rollout. All DoD contractors handling CUI must be certified.

Hawaii Defense Facility
At Risk
Contractors who miss the deadline risk losing their DoD contracts entirely.
What We Do

Comprehensive CMMC Level 2 Services

Every Thynk Cyber engagement is built around a managed compliance program — not a one-time report. We stay with you from initial gap assessment through certification and beyond.

Gap Assessment & Roadmap

We evaluate your current security posture against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, calculate your SPRS score, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap.

Compliance Management Platform

Every engagement includes access to a purpose-built CMMC compliance platform with AI-assisted evidence mapping, POA&M tracking, and audit-ready reporting.

SSP & Policy Development

We author your System Security Plan (SSP) and all required policies and procedures, customized to your specific environment and operations.

C3PAO Assessment Prep

We coordinate with Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations, conduct pre-assessment readiness reviews, and guide you through the formal assessment process.

Incident Response Planning

We develop your incident response plan, conduct annual tabletop exercises, and provide priority support when security events occur.

Fractional vCISO Services

Our top-tier clients receive executive-level cybersecurity leadership — strategic guidance, board briefings, vendor risk assessments, and supply chain oversight.

Security Awareness Training

We run your entire security awareness training program — phishing simulations, role-based training modules, compliance tracking, and annual reporting required by NIST SP 800-171.

Our Approach

Three Tiers. One Mission.

We offer three service tiers scaled to the size and complexity of your organization. All tiers are flat monthly subscriptions — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Contact us to discuss which tier fits your needs and to receive a custom quote.

Tier 1

CMMC Readiness

Small contractors (5–20 employees) new to CMMC

What's Included
  • Dedicated compliance management portal
  • Initial gap assessment & remediation roadmap
  • SPRS score calculation & DIBCAC submission support
  • System Security Plan (SSP) development
  • Policy & procedure templates with customization
  • Monthly 1-hour advisory call
  • Email support
  • + Optional add-on: Security Awareness Training program
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Tier 2

Compliance Management

Established contractors (15–50 employees) handling CUI

What's Included
  • Dedicated compliance management portal
  • Initial gap assessment & remediation roadmap
  • SPRS score calculation & DIBCAC submission support
  • System Security Plan (SSP) development
  • Policy & procedure templates with customization
  • POA&M development & monthly tracking
  • Incident response plan development
  • Annual tabletop exercise
  • Monthly 2-hour advisory call
  • Unlimited email support
  • Pre-assessment readiness review
  • C3PAO coordination
  • Security Awareness Training program (included)
Tier 3

Fractional CISO

Mid-sized contractors or complex IT environments

What's Included
  • Dedicated compliance management portal
  • Initial gap assessment & remediation roadmap
  • SPRS score calculation & DIBCAC submission support
  • System Security Plan (SSP) development
  • Policy & procedure templates with customization
  • POA&M development & monthly tracking
  • Incident response plan development
  • Annual tabletop exercise
  • Fractional vCISO advisory (up to 8 hrs/month, replaces standard advisory call)
  • Unlimited email support
  • Pre-assessment readiness review
  • C3PAO coordination
  • Security Awareness Training program (included)
  • Annual CMMC Level 2 Control Review
  • Priority incident response support
  • Contract review support
Available Add-On — Tier 1 Clients

Security Awareness Training Program

Upgrade your Tier 1 plan with a fully managed security awareness training program — phishing simulations, role-based training modules, compliance tracking, and annual reporting. Required by NIST SP 800-171 and a key factor in CMMC assessments.

Included at no extra cost in Tier 2 & Tier 3 plans.

Not Sure Which Tier?

Schedule a free 30-minute gap assessment and we'll recommend the right fit for your organization.

About the Founder

Charissa Wong

Founder & Principal Consultant, Thynk Cyber

Charissa Wong, Founder of Thynk Cyber
Certified
CMMC Professional (CCP)
One of few in Hawaii
Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
20+ Years IT & Cybersecurity Leadership
VP, CIO Council of Hawaii
Former President, ISC2 Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools Graduate
Born & Raised in Hawaii

Cybersecurity has never just been about technology to me — it's about protecting people, businesses, and the trust they work hard to build.

Born and raised in Hawaii and a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools, I understand how closely our local businesses, communities, and relationships are connected. That connection is one of the reasons I founded Thynk Cyber: to help Hawaii businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture in a way that respects their culture, people, and operational realities.

With more than 20 years of leadership and technology experience, I've built my career helping organizations navigate cybersecurity, compliance, operational risk, and emerging technologies in ways that are practical and understandable. My background spans IT leadership, security management, governance, security awareness training, incident response, and regulatory compliance across industries including architecture, engineering, healthcare, and defense contracting.

I believe cybersecurity programs are most effective when they support the business instead of slowing it down. My goal is to help organizations reduce risk, meet evolving requirements, and build sustainable security programs that fit how they actually work.

"In addition to consulting, I actively support Hawaii's technology and cybersecurity community. I currently serve as Vice President of the CIO Council of Hawaii and previously served as President of ISC2 Hawaii. Through the CIO Council of Hawaii, I helped start the Women in IT Leadership mixers to bring women together for mentorship, connection, and shared support — no matter where they are in their leadership journey. I also helped launch the Girls in Cyber program with Kamehameha Schools to introduce cybersecurity education and online safety to students across Hawaii."

My work today focuses heavily on helping organizations prepare for evolving cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC Level 2 readiness, security awareness programs, Microsoft 365 security, AI governance, and overall cybersecurity strategy. I recently earned the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certification, making me one of the few professionals in Hawaii to achieve this designation.

Whether working with executive leadership, IT teams, or small business owners, my goal is always the same: provide honest guidance, reduce risk, and help Hawaii businesses protect what they have worked so hard to build.

How It Works

From Gap to Certified in Four Steps

01

Free Gap Assessment

We conduct a complimentary 30-minute review of your current security posture and identify your CMMC compliance gaps.

02

Compliance Platform Onboarding

We configure your dedicated compliance portal, map your assets, and establish your compliance baseline within the platform.

03

Remediation Roadmap

We deliver a prioritized action plan addressing your gaps, with clear timelines and responsibilities for each control.

04

Ongoing Management

We manage your compliance program monthly — tracking POA&Ms, updating evidence, and preparing you for assessment.

Get Started

Schedule Your Free Gap Assessment

Not sure where you stand on CMMC compliance? We offer a complimentary 30-minute gap assessment to help you understand your current posture and which service tier is the right fit for your organization. Reach out and we'll respond within one business day.

Honolulu, Hawaii — Serving All Islands

Ready to Get Compliant?

Send us an email and tell us about your organization, your DoD contracts, and where you are in your CMMC journey. We'll respond within one business day with a recommended path forward.

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What to include in your email

  • Your company name and number of employees
  • The type of DoD contract(s) you hold or are pursuing
  • Whether you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Your current SPRS score (if known)