How the Cavalry Enclave™ Works
A clear, structured approach to handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) using a purpose-built Microsoft GCC / GCC High environment. One goal: define where CUI lives and control how it is accessed.
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Rather than securing an entire business environment, the Enclave establishes a dedicated, controlled space for sensitive work. Here's how it comes together.
Establish a Dedicated CUI Environment
The Cavalry Enclave™ is deployed as a separate Microsoft GCC or GCC High environment dedicated entirely to CUI. General business operations remain outside the enclave and are not impacted.
- Separates CUI from non-CUI systems completely
- Limits which systems fall under CMMC scope
- Creates a clear system definition for documentation and assessment
Apply a Consistent Security Baseline
The enclave is built using a standardized, hardened baseline aligned with CMMC Level 2 technical requirements. The enclave is intentionally not customized — consistency is what makes it defensible.
- Controlled identities and access
- Hardened configurations across all clients
- Centralized logging and monitoring
Enforce How Users Access CUI
Users access the enclave through Cavalry Scout™, a locked-down virtual desktop access (VDA) browser. Rather than relying on user judgment, access is technically enforced.
- Access occurs only through approved paths
- CUI is not stored on local devices
- File movement and clipboard behavior are controlled
Perform Sensitive Work Inside the Enclave
Once inside the enclave, users perform CUI-related work using approved tools and workflows. All CUI remains inside the enclave boundary.
- Document creation, review, and secure collaboration
- Access approved applications and government portals
- Secure storage and management of CUI data
Maintain a Defensible Operating Environment
Security Cavalry continuously maintains the Cavalry Enclave™ to ensure configurations remain consistent, access remains controlled, and system behavior is predictable — supporting long-term audit readiness without constant redesign.
- Monthly monitoring and maintenance included
- Ongoing compliance tasks with evidence gathering
- Security Cavalry supports you through C3PAO assessments
How the Enclave Simplifies CMMC
By defining a clear CUI boundary, assessors can clearly understand what is in scope, how access is controlled, and where CUI is stored.
Scope CMMC Controls to the Enclave
Controls apply to the enclave — not your entire business. Fewer systems, fewer devices, fewer people in scope means a more manageable compliance posture.
Focus Evidence Collection
When you know exactly where CUI lives, evidence gathering becomes simpler. Your SSP and POA&M documentation become clearer and more defensible.
Simplify the Assessment Process
A well-defined enclave typically allows C3PAO assessments to be conducted remotely, more quickly, and at lower cost than assessing an entire mixed-use environment.
Reduce Ambiguity During Assessment
Assessors look for defined system boundaries, controlled access, consistent configurations, and clear documentation. The enclave approach aligns naturally with those expectations.
What the Enclave Approach Helps You Avoid
Without a clear CUI boundary, organizations face costly and complex challenges that make CMMC compliance feel impossible.
Securing every device and system across the company
Mixing CUI with general business data on the same systems
Uncontrolled access paths that are hard to document
Excessive scope expansion that drives up cost and complexity
Custom security architectures that are difficult to defend
The hidden scope bomb of printing and storing CUI on-premise
What the Enclave Does Not Do
The Enclave provides a secure operating environment — not compliance documentation or assessment services.
- It does not replace your general business IT environment
- It does not act as a compliance consulting or documentation service
- It does not guarantee certification outcomes — no vendor can
- It does not remove the need for policies, procedures, and governance
See the Enclave in Context
If you want to understand how a controlled enclave approach fits into your organization, we can walk you through the model step by step.
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