Pentest evidence the prime expects
Penetration testing tuned to defense-adjacent contractors, CMMC readiness, NIST 800-171 alignment, and the subcontractor reviews your prime asks you to pass. Reports formatted for the audiences that gate the next contract milestone.
What role does pentesting play in CMMC readiness?
Penetration testing supports CMMC readiness by validating that technical controls actually hold up against real attacker techniques. It does not replace a formal CMMC assessment, but it provides evidence that internal preparation, prime contractor expectations, and supply chain assurance reviews increasingly depend on.
Government contractor security reality
Primes expect real evidence, not promises
Subcontractor management increasingly requires concrete pentest evidence before contract milestones move forward.
CMMC and NIST 800-171 raise the bar
Defense-adjacent contractors are expected to demonstrate active security practices, not paper compliance.
External exposure is a recurring focus
Internet-facing systems remain a common starting point for adversaries targeting the defense industrial base.
Common contractor attack surfaces
External Web and Portals
Public web properties, contractor portals, and customer-facing systems.
APIs and Integrations
Public, partner, and internal APIs supporting contract operations.
Authentication and Access
Login, MFA enforcement, role separation, and privileged access paths.
External Infrastructure
Public DNS, edge services, exposed admin endpoints, and the perimeter.
Sensitive Data Stores
Access paths to systems handling sensitive contract or program data.
Supplier and Subcontractor Access
Partner portals, supplier access, and integration boundaries.
Where traditional pentesting falls short
Three delivery models, one program
AI-only pentest
Continuous, broad coverage of external systems.
- Speed
- Always on
- Human involvement
- AI agents only
- Outcome
- Continuous validation report
Best for: Recurring external surface validation between engagements.
Hybrid AI + human
Senior tester plus AI for assessor-grade depth.
- Speed
- Days, not weeks
- Human involvement
- Senior tester reviews and validates
- Outcome
- Compliance-ready hybrid report
Best for: CMMC readiness and prime contractor reviews.
Manual pentest
Fully expert-led for high-stakes scope.
- Speed
- Custom engagement
- Human involvement
- Human-led end to end
- Outcome
- Deep manual report
Best for: Critical contract systems and sensitive program scope.
GovCon pentest pricing your prime can take seriously
Clear starting points for AI and hybrid engagements. CMMC and NIST aligned scope priced against your real environment.
AI Pentest
$1,500
- Fast turnaround
- Exploit-validated findings
- Web app, API, and external surface coverage
- Recurring validation between formal engagements
Best for: Ongoing validation between annual assessments and subcontractor reviews.
Hybrid (AI + Human) Pentest
Starting at $5,000
Typical GovCon engagements scale with system boundary and CUI handling
- AI attack simulation + senior US-based pentester validation
- CMMC and NIST 800-171 aligned reporting
- Dedicated project manager + private Slack channel
- Free retest included
Best for: CMMC readiness, prime contractor expectations, and pre-assessment validation.
Government contractor use cases
CMMC readiness support
Pentest evidence that fits into your CMMC preparation and assessment timeline.
- Aligned to CMMC practices
- Maps to NIST 800-171
- Annual + continuous options
Subcontractor assurance
Reports formatted for prime contractor reviews and supply chain assurance.
- Shareable summary
- Letter of attestation
- Prime-ready format
External exposure validation
Targeted testing of internet-facing systems and perimeter exposure.
- Public surface mapping
- Exploit validation
- Remediation guidance
Continuous AI pentesting
Always-on AI agents validating web and APIs between formal engagements.
- Daily coverage
- Pairs with hybrid
- Recurring validation
Built to support CMMC, NIST, and prime expectations
StealthNet supports your readiness program. Formal CMMC assessment and FedRAMP authorization are performed through their respective official processes.
CMMC pentesting
Testing aligned to CMMC practices and the evidence primes expect to see.
NIST 800-171 / NIST aligned
Pentesting that ties cleanly to the NIST controls your team is already tracking.
FedRAMP pentesting support
Technical pentesting support for programs working toward or maintaining FedRAMP alignment.
Pentest evidence built for contract reality
Faster turnaround
Move from scoping to testing in days, not months.
Compliance-ready reports
Formatted for primes, contracting officers, and internal compliance teams.
Flexible delivery
AI-only, hybrid, or manual depending on the engagement.
Recurring validation
Programs designed for systems that change continuously.
Government contractor pentesting questions
Ready for pentest evidence your prime will accept?
Talk to the StealthNet team about scoping a pentest aligned to your CMMC timeline, prime review, or contract milestone.