--- title: Home date: 2026-10-16T11:23:00Z modified: 2026-10-16T13:10:24Z permalink: "https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 7887 timestamp: 2026-10-16T13:10:24Z tags: [] --- Based in the Washington, DC Metro Area – Serving Everywhere # Cybersecurity Compliance and DCSA ATO Support for Defense Contractors Get hands-on help with cybersecurity assessments, security documentation, and classified-system authorization preparation. Divergent Solutions Group helps organizations identify control gaps, develop usable policies and procedures, and prepare RMF documentation and eMASS submission artifacts. Based in the Washington, DC metro area, DSG supports remote engagements nationwide and considers projects elsewhere subject to applicable restrictions, travel safety, and scope. [Discuss Your Project](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/contact-us.md) · [Explore Our Services](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/services.md) ## Specialist Support for Your Next Cybersecurity Requirement ### Cybersecurity Assessments Understand where your controls, documentation, and operating practices fall short of applicable requirements. DSG reviews agreed evidence, identifies gaps, and organizes findings into a prioritized remediation roadmap. [Explore Cybersecurity Assessments](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/stm_service/cyber-assessment.md) ### DCSA Classified-System and eMASS Support Plan, build, document, or update a classified information system with scoped support for RMF artifacts, System Security Plans, control evidence, STIG implementation, POA&Ms, and eMASS submission preparation. [Explore DCSA ATO Support](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/stm_service/emass-ato-consulting.md) ### Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures Turn security requirements into documentation your organization can use. DSG develops policies and procedures around your systems, responsibilities, and actual operations—not a generic template library disconnected from how your business works. [Explore Policy and Procedure Consulting](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/stm_service/cyber-policies-procedures.md) ## Built for Organizations With Real Requirements and Limited Internal Capacity Defense contractors and subcontractors may face a contract opportunity, classified-system requirement, or documentation gap their internal team is not staffed to handle. DSG translates requirements into technical tasks, security evidence, and reviewable documentation. Small and mid-sized organizations can obtain specialist support without adding a full-time position. DSG can also supplement an ISSM, ISSO, IT lead, or management team with scoped assessment and documentation work. Responsibilities, client inputs, and dependencies are identified before work begins. ## Know What You Are Buying—and What Comes Next Depending on the agreed scope, your engagement can produce: • A clear statement of work, assumptions, and responsibilities • Documented control and evidence gaps • A prioritized remediation roadmap • Tailored policies, procedures, and governance documentation • SSP content, control narratives, and supporting evidence • POA&Ms and action trackers • Classified-system configuration and authorization-package support DSG identifies what is included, what the client must provide, and what requires a separate scope. ## How Working With DSG Begins **1. Explain the Requirement** Describe the contract need, assessment finding, system change, documentation issue, or security concern that prompted the project. **2. Establish the Scope** We review the objective, evidence, systems, deadline, and dependencies. You receive a defined scope rather than a vague promise to “handle compliance.” **3. Complete the Agreed Work** DSG performs the scoped work and coordinates reviews with client stakeholders. Open decisions and missing inputs remain visible. **4. Plan the Next Step** Receive the agreed deliverables and a clear view of outstanding responsibilities. Additional support can be scoped separately. ## Practical Help With Consequential Projects We can’t afford to hire a CISO, but with DSG, we get top notch cybersecurity advice at a reasonable price. Cintia L. COO, Construction Firm We had no idea how to stand up a classified computer for our contract. DSG came in and did the entire job, helped us submit the documents, and we got an ATO from DCSA on the first try! Donald S. ISSM, SMB Manufacturer ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does Divergent Solutions Group do? DSG provides cybersecurity assessments, policy and procedure development, and classified-system authorization preparation. Work can include gap analysis, security documentation, control evidence, remediation planning, and DCSA eMASS package support. ### Who does DSG work with? DSG supports defense contractors, subcontractors, and organizations needing specialized assessment or documentation help. It can supplement an internal security or IT team or perform a defined project where specialist capacity is limited. ### Can DSG help with NIST or CMMC requirements? DSG can scope assessment and documentation support around applicable NIST, CMMC, DFARS, customer, or contract requirements. The engagement identifies the requirement basis, deliverables, and boundaries. Consulting support is not a formal certification or government authorization. ### Does DSG issue an Authorization to Operate? No. DSG supports system preparation, documentation, technical evidence, and submission activities. The responsible government authority makes the authorization decision. ### Does DSG work outside the Washington, DC metro area? Yes. Much of the work can be completed remotely. On-site support and domestic or international travel are scoped by project, subject to applicable restrictions and travel safety. ### How do we get started? Use the contact form to describe the high-level project, relevant framework or system context, and deadline. Do not include classified information, CUI, credentials, or sensitive technical details. DSG will coordinate the appropriate next step. ## Have a Cybersecurity Requirement That Needs a Clear Plan? Start with the project objective, the current state, and the deadline. DSG will help determine the right scope for an assessment, documentation project, or classified-system engagement. [Discuss Your Project](https://www.divergentsolutionsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/contact-us.md) Prefer email or telephone? [304-458-8900](tel:+13044588900) Please do not submit classified information, CUI, credentials, or sensitive system details through public website forms or ordinary inquiry email.