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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sovereign AI and why does it matter for defense contractors?

Sovereign AI refers to artificial intelligence systems where the data, models, and processing infrastructure remain entirely within a controlled jurisdiction and authorization boundary—meaning your sensitive data never leaves an environment you control and that meets NIST SP 800-171 requirements. For defense contractors, this matters because consumer AI tools process data on shared global infrastructure that cannot guarantee data residency, access controls, or audit trails required for CUI handling. Implementing sovereign AI is a key component of secure operations and enables capabilities like compliant AI proposal writing without compliance risk.

Is Microsoft Teams GCC High required for CMMC?

Microsoft Teams GCC High is not explicitly required by CMMC, but it is the most practical path to compliant real-time collaboration for most defense contractors because the standard commercial and GCC versions of Teams do not meet all NIST SP 800-171 controls for CUI handling. GCC High is hosted in Azure Government and meets FedRAMP High baseline, providing the encryption, access controls, and data residency guarantees needed for CMMC Level 2. If you choose an alternative collaboration platform, you must document how it satisfies every applicable control—see our secure operations guide for a complete comparison of compliant collaboration options.

How do I secure collaboration tools for CUI handling?

Securing collaboration tools for CUI starts with defining your CUI boundary and ensuring every tool within that boundary—messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, and project management—meets all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Key requirements include end-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies to prevent CUI from leaking to unauthorized channels, and comprehensive audit logging of all user activity. Many organizations find that consolidating onto a single FedRAMP High platform like Microsoft 365 GCC High reduces complexity, while our CRM compliance checklist can help you evaluate whether your CRM also needs to be within this boundary.

What FedRAMP level do I need for CMMC Level 2?

For CMMC Level 2, cloud services processing CUI should meet FedRAMP Moderate baseline at minimum, though FedRAMP High provides stronger assurance and is required for some DoD workloads involving higher-sensitivity CUI. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline covers 325 controls that map well to NIST SP 800-171's 110 requirements, giving you confidence that the cloud provider has been independently verified. When evaluating tools—from your CRM to your proposal automation platform—always verify the specific FedRAMP authorization status and ensure it covers the services you actually use.