Empowering discovery. Fostering innovation. Advancing research. Protecting CUI.
Agile IT designs and implements Microsoft-based enclaves that enable universities, applied research organizations, and federally funded research centers to securely collaborate across academic, government, and industry ecosystems, ensuring compliance with evolving cybersecurity and data-handling requirements, all without disrupting campus operations.
What is a CMMC Enclave for Universities?
A CMMC enclave is a dedicated, secure environment that isolates and manages Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. In higher education, enclaves allow institutions to:
Isolate DoD or federally funded research from general campus systems- Enable secure collaboration for faculty, students, and external research partners
- Maintain compliance with DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171 and ITAR
Why a CMMC-Compliant Enclave?
Academic networks are designed for collaboration, not regulation. When research involves CUI, those same open systems create risk. A CMMC enclave minimizes that exposure by:
Segregating regulated data
from general academic systems
Reducing CMMC audit scope
and overall compliance effort
Enabling rapid provisioning
of secure environments for research projects
Simplifying documentation
and audit readiness
