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Ariento
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About the partner
About Ariento
The fastest path to CMMC Level 2 compliance
Ariento is the fastest, most complete path to CMMC Level 2 compliance – offering Enclave One, a patent-pending pre-certified solution built on Microsoft 365 GCC that includes the official CMMC audit and certification in one package. As both an authorized C3PAO and CMMC MSP, Ariento achieves SPRS certification in as little as 90 days, serving defense contractors needing rapid path to compliance.
Why teams choose Ariento
- Authorized C3PAO + CMMC MSP (unique dual role)
- Enclave One pre-certified Microsoft 365 GCC solution
- 90-day SPRS certification
- Includes audit + certification in package
- Patent-pending approach
Capabilities we have validated
- C3PAO certified
- CMMC MSP authorized
- Enclave One pre-built M365 GCC solution
- 90-day SPRS certification
- vCISO advisory
- Compliance bundling
Recognition & proof points
- Authorized C3PAO since June 2022 (one of the first
- passed the DoD/DIBCAC assessment)
- reauthorized by DoD/Cyber AB in Sept 2025. Achieved CMMC Level 2 certification (Mar 2025). 'Gold' status on the CMMC Marketplace
- member of the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center DIB program
- had four of the original ~380 CyberAB Provisional Assessors.
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Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by Ariento
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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GRC / Compliance Management
Ariento manages CMMC and DFARS compliance for defense contractors through Enclave One, a patent-pending pre-certified solution that bundles ongoing compliance management with the official CMMC audit.
Dual C3PAO + MSP — Authorized C3PAO and CMMC MSP in a single role, covering both delivery and certification.
Audit included — Package includes the official CMMC audit and certification, not just readiness.
90-day SPRS — Achieves SPRS certification in as little as 90 days.
Integrates with Microsoft 365
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Managed IT Services
Ariento provides managed IT support and help desk services tuned for defense contractors operating in compliant Microsoft 365 GCC environments.
Compliance-built IT — Managed IT delivered on the pre-certified Enclave One M365 GCC foundation.
Bundled delivery — Combines SaaS, services, and certification in one package.
Integrates with Microsoft 365Microsoft
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Productivity Suites (M365 / Google Workspace)
Ariento delivers Microsoft 365 GCC through Enclave One, a pre-certified productivity environment designed to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements out of the box.
Pre-certified GCC — Enclave One ships as a pre-certified Microsoft 365 GCC solution.
Patent-pending approach — Built on a patent-pending method for rapid compliance.
Integrates with Microsoft 365Microsoft
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Compliance Services
Ariento provides end-to-end CMMC compliance services, bundling SaaS, managed services, and the official certification into the Enclave One offering.
Delivery: Delivered as a packaged subscription combining pre-certified tooling, advisory, and audit.
Audit + cert included — Official CMMC audit and certification are part of the package.
Dual C3PAO + MSP — Unique authorized C3PAO and CMMC MSP role.
Integrates with Microsoft 365
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Assessments & Audits
As an authorized C3PAO, Ariento performs CMMC assessments and the official certification audit for defense contractors.
Delivery: Delivered as project-based assessment and audit engagements.
Authorized C3PAO — Accredited to conduct official CMMC certification assessments.
90-day path — Supports SPRS certification in as little as 90 days.
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Implementation & Onboarding
Ariento implements and onboards defense contractors onto the pre-certified Enclave One Microsoft 365 GCC environment.
Delivery: Delivered as a project-based onboarding into the bundled GCC solution.
Pre-built enclave — Onboarding leverages the pre-certified Enclave One foundation.
Rapid time to compliance — Bundled approach accelerates the path to CMMC Level 2.
Integrates with Microsoft 365
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vCIO / vCISO
Ariento provides vCISO advisory to guide defense contractors through CMMC compliance strategy and security governance.
Delivery: Delivered as ongoing advisory bundled within the compliance package.
Expert guidance — vCISO advisory steers compliance and security decisions.
Bundled advisory — Included alongside tooling and certification.
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Managed IT Services
Ariento delivers managed IT support and help desk for defense contractors within compliant Microsoft 365 GCC environments.
Delivery: Delivered as ongoing managed services within the bundled subscription.
Compliance-aligned IT — Managed IT runs on the pre-certified GCC foundation.
Single vendor — IT, compliance, and certification from one provider.
Integrates with Microsoft 365
Proof
Results with this partner
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Resources
Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting Ariento — 4 documents.
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