BARR Advisory and Drata have partnered to introduce the CMMC Compliance Accelerator Program (CAP), designed to expedite the CMMC certification process for organizations.
The CMMC Compliance Accelerator Program (CAP) aims to provide a fast, focused, and reliable pathway to CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) for organizations. This initiative connects Drata customers with federal compliance experts from BARR Advisory, offering direct access to CMMC consultants.
Participants in the program will receive support for a full gap analysis, policy review, and control implementation, all integrated with Drata’s compliance automation platform. The program is designed to reduce internal effort by over 60 hours by clearly defining CMMC scope and readiness, enabling proactive risk mitigation, and helping to prevent errors that could delay certification.
Aaron Hamlin, practice leader of cybersecurity consulting at BARR Advisory, stated, “Our goal is to empower you to move forward in your CMMC journey with confidence. We dig deep to truly understand your environment, working hand-in-hand with Drata to provide continuity from readiness to certification.”
The CAP is structured around three core components. The Initial Compliance Blueprint involves BARR mapping how Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) flow through a business, and assists in outlining next steps before committing resources to a formal audit. A Targeted Risk Assessment provides a comprehensive review of an organization’s existing systems and processes to identify critical gaps early. The third component, System Security Plan (SSP) with Drata as the Backbone, offers personalized guidance to configure the Drata platform for effective SSP development and ongoing maintenance.
Kevin Kriebel, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Drata, commented, “We’re excited to partner with BARR Advisory to help organizations navigate the CMMC readiness process with greater clarity and efficiency. The Compliance Accelerator Program brings together Drata’s automation and BARR’s advisory expertise to support teams as they assess scope, prepare documentation, and take informed steps toward CMMC compliance.”
Based in Kansas City, Mo., BARR Advisory is a security and compliance solutions provider that specializes in cybersecurity and compliance for organizations handling high-value data within regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government. The firm simplifies compliance across various regulatory and customer requirements, offering services including Advisory & Managed Services, GRC & Engineering, Assessments & Testing, and Attestation & Certification across frameworks like SOC, ISO, HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
Drata provides a platform used by organizations globally to automate governance, risk, compliance, and assurance. Its platform aims to enhance security posture, streamline security reviews, reduce costs, and decrease the time spent on preparing for annual audits. The company is backed by ICONIQ Growth, Notable Capital, and Cowboy Ventures, among others.
