ByteTempest delivers CMMC compliance consulting, penetration testing, and healthcare cybersecurity to the defense contractors and clinics that cannot afford to get it wrong.
Hampton Roads sits at the intersection of the world's largest naval base and a regional healthcare system serving hundreds of thousands. ByteTempest operates at that intersection — where the cost of a breach is never measured in dollars alone.
CMMC enforcement is active. If you handle CUI and aren't certified, you cannot bid on new DoD contracts. ByteTempest gets you compliant, fast, practical, and audit-ready.
Small clinics are the top ransomware target in healthcare. We deliver professional-grade security assessments and training — and for qualifying clinics in Hampton Roads, we do it at no cost through TempestVitals.
We map your current posture against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, build your SSP, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap that becomes the foundation of your certification.
From $8,500 / scoped engagementWe attack your systems the way a real adversary would, covering web apps, internal network, social engineering — and deliver a detailed report with CVSS-rated findings and remediation steps.
From $6,500 / scoped engagementAssessors require evidence, not promises. We build your System Security Plan, your POA&M, and your full policy suite — audit-ready documentation that satisfies C3PAO requirements.
From $5,000 / scoped engagementDon't bring your entire network to CMMC standards. We design a segmented, compliant CUI enclave that keeps your compliance costs rational.
From $7,000 / scoped engagementComplete technical and administrative audit against the HIPAA Security Rule. Written findings report with risk ratings and a prioritized remediation roadmap.
From $4,500 / scoped engagementFor qualifying small clinics, independent practices, and FQHCs in Hampton Roads. All standard healthcare security services delivered at zero cost.
If your question isn't here, reach out. We respond to every inquiry within two business days and don't run sales calls dressed up as consultations.
Yes. CMMC enforcement began November 2025 and applies to the entire DoD supply chain — primes and subcontractors alike. If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information, you need Level 2 certification regardless of company size. Prime contractors are already requiring proof from their subcontractors before awarding new work.
Typically six to eighteen months, depending on your starting posture. Companies with no existing security documentation take longer, while those with partial controls already in place can move faster. ByteTempest's process begins with a gap assessment that tells you exactly where you stand and how long it will realistically take.
A CUI enclave is a segmented network environment specifically for handling controlled government data, kept separate from your regular business operations. Instead of bringing your entire company up to CMMC standards, you only harden the enclave. This can dramatically reduce the scope, cost, and day-to-day operational impact of getting certified.
No. Certification assessments must be conducted by authorized C3PAOs. ByteTempest is a compliance consulting and readiness firm. We get you audit-ready, help you meet the technical and documentation requirements, and prepare your team for the C3PAO assessment. Think of us as the coach who gets you ready for the exam.
Yes. TempestVitals is our pro-bono program for under-resourced clinics. For larger healthcare organizations, hospital networks, multi-site practices, and health tech companies, ByteTempest offers full commercial HIPAA security assessments, penetration testing, and ongoing managed security services.
ByteTempest specializes in two adjacent markets, DoD defense contractor compliance and healthcare cybersecurity. Services are scoped efficiently, documented thoroughly, and priced transparently.
Serving the defense industrial base across Hampton Roads, from shipbuilding supply chain companies to IT service providers supporting Naval Station Norfolk.
How pricing works: Listed rates apply to small engagements (under 25 employees, single site). Mid-size companies (25–100 employees) and multi-site organizations receive a custom quote after a free scoping call. Every engagement starts with a no-cost consultation.
| Service | What's Included | Deliverable | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMMC Gap Assessment | Evaluation of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, interviews, system review | Gap Report + POA&M | From $8,500 enterprise: custom quote |
| System Security Plan (SSP) | Full documentation of your security architecture and control implementations | Audit-Ready SSP | From $5,000 enterprise: custom quote |
| CUI Enclave Design | Network segmentation architecture, tool recommendations, implementation plan | Architecture + Setup | From $7,000 enterprise: custom quote |
| Policy & Procedure Suite | Full set of CMMC-aligned policies: access control, incident response, media protection, and more | 20+ Policy Docs | From $4,000 enterprise: custom quote |
| Penetration Testing | Internal network, external perimeter, web application, phishing simulation | Pentest Report | From $6,500 enterprise: custom quote |
| SPRS Score Remediation | Improve your Supplier Performance Risk System score through documented control implementation | Updated SPRS + Evidence | From $3,500 enterprise: custom quote |
| CMMC Readiness Retainer | Ongoing monthly support: continuous monitoring guidance, policy updates, POA&M management | Monthly Reports | From $2,500/mo enterprise: custom quote |
For larger healthcare organizations, health tech companies, and multi-site practices requiring full commercial engagements.
Complete technical and administrative audit against the HIPAA Security Rule. Written findings report with risk ratings and a prioritized remediation roadmap.
From $4,500 / scoped engagementSimulated phishing campaign across your staff, with anonymous results reporting and a follow-up training session targeting identified vulnerabilities.
From $3,500 / scoped engagementCustom IR playbook covering breach detection, containment, notification procedures, HIPAA reporting obligations, and post-incident review.
From $3,000 / scoped engagementAuthenticated scan of your clinical network covering EHR systems, workstations, medical devices, and wireless access points, with a plain-language report.
From $3,500 / scoped engagementAn audit of your password policies, MFA enrollment, role-based access controls, and shared account usage, with a ready-to-implement policy document included.
From $2,500 / scoped engagementFor qualifying small clinics, independent practices, and FQHCs in Hampton Roads. All of the above services delivered at zero cost.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program officially began enforcement in November 2025. Every company in the DoD supply chain that handles Controlled Unclassified Information must now demonstrate compliance, not simply self-attest to it.
The Pentagon estimates over 118,000 companies need Level 2 certification, and most of them have not started. In Hampton Roads, with thousands of defense contractors supporting Naval Station Norfolk, HII, BAE Systems, and others, the demand for qualified compliance partners is intense and immediate.
Industry Compliance Readiness
Source: CMMC-AB industry survey. Most companies have significant gaps.
You cannot bid on new DoD contracts or task orders requiring CMMC
Prime contractors will remove you from their approved vendor list
False self-attestation now carries criminal liability under the False Claims Act
Basic cyber hygiene. Required for all contractors handling Federal Contract Information. Annual self-assessment. No third-party audit required.
Full alignment with NIST SP 800-171. Required for all CUI handlers. Triennial third-party assessment by a certified C3PAO. This is where most Hampton Roads contractors need to be.
NIST SP 800-172 requirements on top of Level 2. Required for the highest-priority DoD programs. Government-led assessments. Applicable to a small subset of contractors.
We take a no-nonsense approach, assessing where you actually are, close the gaps with the right tools and documentation, and get your team ready to pass the C3PAO assessment.
We discuss your current contracts, the data you handle, and whether CMMC Level 1 or 2 applies to you. No cost, no commitment.
We evaluate your current posture against all applicable NIST 800-171 controls and calculate your honest SPRS score.
We close the gaps across technical controls, policy documents, SSP, and POA&M — and build your complete evidence binder for the C3PAO assessment.
We walk through your documentation with you, run internal readiness checks, and prepare your team to answer assessor questions confidently.
CMMC isn't a one-time event. We offer monthly retainer support to maintain your posture, update documentation, and manage your annual affirmation.
ByteTempest is a Hampton Roads cybersecurity firm focused on two of the most consequential sectors in the region — defense contracting and healthcare. We are not a national firm with a local office. We are from here, we work here, and we understand what is genuinely at stake for businesses in this community.
Our founder combines a deep technical background in cybersecurity with a genuine commitment to both mission-critical defense security and healthcare equity — expressed through our commercial practice and our TempestVitals pro-bono program.
We deliver what you can actually implement, not theoretical frameworks that gather dust. Every recommendation comes with a realistic path to execution.
Our starting rates are posted publicly. No surprise invoices, no scope creep without a conversation, and no predatory enterprise packages dressed up for small businesses.
TempestVitals is our commitment to the Hampton Roads healthcare community — pro-bono security delivered to the clinics that need it most.
We will tell you when you are genuinely ready for a C3PAO assessment. We will not manufacture ongoing dependency or recommend tools that don't serve your specific situation.
ByteTempest serves clients across the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, with deep familiarity with the defense and healthcare ecosystems in each city.
The largest concentration of defense contractors in Hampton Roads, anchored by Naval Air Station Oceana, with an extensive and growing supply chain.
Home to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base, and NATO command headquarters. The highest concentration of CUI-handling contractors in the region.
Home to HII Newport News Shipbuilding and an extensive supply chain of smaller manufacturers and IT service providers who need CMMC compliance.
Langley Air Force Base, active healthcare corridors, and a growing defense technology firm presence largely underserved by existing compliance consultants.
TempestVitals delivers free, professional-grade cybersecurity assessments and staff training to underserved healthcare clinics across Hampton Roads. A breach doesn't just compromise data, it compromises care.
Ransomware attacks have delayed surgeries, forced emergency rooms to divert ambulances, and exposed millions of patient records. The clinics most at risk — small private practices, FQHCs, and behavioral health providers, are usually the ones least equipped to defend themselves.
TempestVitals is ByteTempest's pro-bono program, created specifically to close that gap. We bring enterprise-grade expertise to the clinics that need it most, at no cost and with no sales pitch attached.
Americans are affected by healthcare data breaches every year. For small clinics, a single incident can mean permanent closure and a community left without the care it depends on.
"A breach doesn't end when the hacker leaves. It ends when your patients stop trusting you."
Every TempestVitals engagement is tailored to your clinic's size, systems, and risk profile.
A structured audit of your technical and administrative safeguards, with a written report, risk ratings, and prioritized recommendations.
We scan your clinical network for exposed services, unpatched devices, and unauthorized access points, then deliver a plain-language report.
A simulated phishing campaign across your staff, with anonymous click-rate reporting. Used only to identify training gaps, never to single out individuals.
A 60-minute session covering phishing recognition, password hygiene, EHR access discipline, and incident reporting, all in plain language, not tech jargon.
An audit of your password policies, MFA enrollment, and role-based access controls, with a ready-to-implement policy document tailored to your EHR system.
A custom playbook covering who to call, what to preserve, how to notify patients, and how to comply with HIPAA breach notification rules.
Submit a brief application. We confirm eligibility within 3 business days and schedule a 20-minute intake call.
A 20-minute call to understand your EHR systems, staff size, and current security posture. No technical knowledge required.
We conduct the full engagement, typically over one to two on-site or remote sessions within 2 weeks of your intake call.
You receive your written report, your IR playbook, and a staff training session. Total time from application to completion: under 30 days.
TempestVitals is designed for the healthcare providers who need security the most but are least able to afford it. We prioritize clinics serving vulnerable populations in the Hampton Roads area.
Independent practices, FQHCs, community health centers, or behavioral health providers
Located in Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, or Portsmouth)
Fewer than 50 clinical staff
Primarily serving uninsured, Medicaid, or other vulnerable patient populations
No prior professional cybersecurity assessment within the past 12 months
Not sure if you qualify? Email us anyway. We will tell you directly and won't waste your time.
We respond to every inquiry within two business days. Use the address that matches your situation, copy the template into your email, fill in your details, and send.
For CMMC compliance inquiries, penetration testing, commercial HIPAA assessments, and general questions about ByteTempest services.
Open in Email →For qualifying clinics, FQHCs, and independent practices applying for the TempestVitals free cybersecurity assessment program.
Open in Email →We read every email personally. For defense contractor inquiries we'll send back a short set of scoping questions so we can give you an accurate estimate. For TempestVitals applicants we will confirm eligibility and suggest intake call times.