ControlCase and CyberNINES: FAQ

On March 31, 2026, ControlCase reached an agreement to acquire CyberNINES, an authorized C3PAO and leading federal cybersecurity advisory firm serving the Defense Industrial Base. The combined organization is now the leading global provider of federal compliance services, with deep expertise across CMMC, FedRAMP, and more than 100 other frameworks.

The federal compliance market is growing rapidly, and the demands on defense contractors are intensifying. CyberNINES has built one of the strongest reputations in the CMMC ecosystem. This acquisition allows ControlCase to offer deeper federal expertise, expanded assessment capacity, and end-to-end compliance support across the full lifecycle, from readiness through certification and continuous compliance.

CyberNINES is an authorized C3PAO, providing Compliance Without Complexity®, delivering expert assessments, remediation, and full journey consulting to businesses nationwide. CyberNINES is focused on the Defense Industrial Base and Federal Contractors. The company provides CMMC Level 2 Assessments, advisory services, readiness preparation, and practical expertise designed to help organizations strengthen cybersecurity programs and navigate complex federal compliance requirements.

ControlCase is the leading global provider of certification, cybersecurity, and continuous compliance services. ControlCase is committed to empowering organizations to develop and deploy strategic information security and compliance programs that are simplified, cost-effective, and comprehensive in both on-premise and cloud environments. As a Certified Assessor, 3PAO, C3PAO, and RPO, ControlCase offers certifications and a broad spectrum of cybersecurity services that meet the needs of companies required to certify to DPDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2, CMMC, ISO 27001, CSA STAR, GDPR, GovRAMP, FedRAMP and over 100 other certifications.

Scott Singer will serve as President of ControlCase’s Federal Division. Scott, founder and CEO of CyberNINES, also serves as Chair of CyberAB’s C3PAO Advisory Council and is a recognized leader in the CMMC ecosystem.

No. Your existing contacts, account teams, and engagement structures remain in place. There are no immediate changes to how we will support you and your objectives.

No. All ongoing work continues without interruption. Your timelines, deliverables, and project teams remain the same.

There are no changes to existing contracts or pricing as a result of this acquisition. As our organizations come together, you can expect a streamlined contracting process.

CMMC, or the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, is a framework intended to ensure that  ontractors supporting the U.S. Department of Defense War properly protect Controlled Unclassified Information. It is anticipated that other Federal Agencies will adopt CMMC as well. Compliance is increasingly important for organizations that want to compete for or retain certain federal contracts.

If you have federal compliance work underway or planned, including CMMC assessments, you will benefit from expanded capacity and deeper specialized expertise. For many clients, this means faster delivery and stronger support across the full compliance lifecycle.

The CyberNINES team is now part of the ControlCase organization. Scott Singer, CyberNINES’ former CEO and Chair of the CyberAB’s C3PAO Advisory Council, will serve as President of the ControlCase Federal Division, bringing his deep expertise in the DIB and CMMC ecosystem to the integrated team.

Yes. The combined organization will strictly maintain the separation between advisory and assessment services as required under CMMC rules. ControlCase and CyberNINES are one company and should be considered as such.

Organizations across the DIB face increasing pressure to protect sensitive information and demonstrate cybersecurity maturity. The combined organization is better positioned to help contractors achieve compliance, maintain contracts, build prime contractor confidence, and reduce risk across the supply chain.

The acquisition adds significant depth in federal compliance, including CMMC Level 2 assessments, DIB-focused readiness and advisory services, and a larger coordinated team of experienced compliance and cybersecurity professionals with federal credentials. Combined with ControlCase’s existing capabilities across more than 100 IT compliance frameworks and the free GRC Compliance Hub, the result is broader and deeper coverage than either organization offered independently.

ControlCase supports compliance across more than 100 frameworks, including CMMC, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, GovRAMP, and many others.

Yes. Clients will have access to a broader range of services spanning both federal and commercial compliance. You can find the ControlCase catalog at https://www.controlcase.com/product-catalog/ .

The phrase reflects the goal of making complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements more practical, structured, and manageable for customers through clear roadmaps, strong expertise, and disciplined execution.

One of the distinct advantages of working with an organization like ControlCase is the ability to work on multiple IT Compliance frameworks simultaneously. By leveraging our combined expertise and the free GRC Compliance Hub, clients and partners can save time, money, and stress by delivering evidence and information only once and reusing it multiple times when appropriate.

Compliance Hub, ControlCase’s free GRC tool, can be used for over 60 IT Compliance frameworks for evidence collection, collaborative work with clients, partners, and our experts, and automated evidence collection.

Reach out to your account manager or point of contact at any time. Your team remains the same. You can also reach out to us, or read our press release, at www.controlcase.com or www.cybernines.com.