Ariento
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Microsoft-focused managed cloud and cybersecurity compliance specialist serving US defense contractors and government contractors requiring CMMC compliance. Primary offering is managed Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government environments purpose-built for CMMC Level 2/3. Listed in both the CMMC and CyberAB Marketplaces as a certified C3PAO (CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization). The entire business is built around government compliance — not a generalist MSP that added CMMC as a feature....
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Ideal Customer
- Ariento's sweet spot is small to mid-sized U.S. defense contractors and subcontractors — particularly cloud-native capable SMBs — that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and need to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification to maintain or win DoD contracts.
- Their 'Enclave One' product is priced starting under $10K/year, signaling an SMB-accessible price point.
Key Differentiators
- Ariento's primary differentiator is being one of the only companies that is simultaneously an authorized CMMC C3PAO (assessor) and a CMMC Level 2 certified MSP/MSSP — a rare dual role that lets clients inherit compliance from Ariento's own certified environment and streamlines their own assessments.
- Their flagship product, 'Enclave One,' is a patent-pending, all-inclusive solution where the independent C3PAO assessment is bundled into the managed service cost, promising CMMC Level 2 certification in SPRS within 90 days and onboarding in as little as 72 hours.
Industries Served
- Ariento is almost exclusively focused on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) — specifically U.S. federal government contractors and subcontractors subject to CMMC, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, and FedRAMP requirements.
- This spans manufacturing, aerospace and defense, engineering, IT services, and other sectors where companies hold or seek DoD contracts.
Service Coverage
- Ariento operates as a nationwide provider serving Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies across the United States, with press releases originating from locations including Franklin, TN and Los Angeles, CA (San Diego listed as HQ).
- Their cloud-delivered managed services model means geographic location of the customer is largely irrelevant — they serve clients remotely across the U.S. One news release notes they have helped 'hundreds of organizations of all sizes across the United States and abroad,' suggesting some limited international reach as well.
Partnerships
- Ariento holds several key technology partnerships.
- They are a Microsoft AOS-G (Agreement for Online Services for Government) partner, a Direct Bill Cloud Service Provider (CSP), and an Azure Government CSP partner, enabling resale of Microsoft 365 GCC, GCC High, DoD, and Azure Government products.
Company Size & Ownership
- Ariento was founded in 2014 by Chris Rose, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CISO for USMC operations in the Republic of Georgia.
- The company is small, with employee counts across data sources ranging from approximately 15–21 employees as of 2025–2026.
Compliance & Certifications
- Ariento holds several significant compliance credentials.
- They are an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), reauthorized by DIBCAC (Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center), and in March 2025 achieved their own CMMC Level 2 certification as a managed services provider — one of the first MSPs to do so.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 13, 2026
Offerings
3 offeringsCMMC Advisory & Assessment
CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 readiness assessments, gap analysis, and remediation planning by C3PAO-certified assessors. Includes SPRS scoring, SSP documentation, and audit preparation. Listed in the CyberAB Marketplace as an authorized C3PAO.
CMMC-Ready Managed IT
Managed IT services built to satisfy CMMC Level 2 controls — endpoint management, MFA, logging, backup, and incident response from a FedRAMP-authorized environment. Reduces the compliance burden on defense contractors needing to demonstrate CMMC compliance to DoD prime contractors.
Microsoft GCC High Managed Environment
Fully managed Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government tenant for CMMC Level 2/3 compliance — provisioning, configuration, security hardening, Conditional Access, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel deployment tuned to NIST 800-171 controls. Eliminates the DIY complexity of standing up and maintaining a GCC High environment.
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