ATX Defense Auditor Profile
ATX Defense is the first and only Google Partner to become a CMMC Managed Service Provider and Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization. Specializes in helping defense contractors achieve CMMC and FedRAMP compliance on Google Cloud.
Based in Austin, Texas, ATX Defense occupies a unique position at the intersection of Google Cloud services and defense compliance. Their dual capability as both a managed service provider and assessor (with appropriate separation) makes them particularly valuable for organizations building their compliance infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.
What ATX Defense Does Well
- First Google CMMC MSP — Unique position as the only Google Cloud partner with C3PAO certification.
- Defense contractor focus — Exclusively serves companies in the defense industrial base.
- Zero Trust architecture — Implements modern zero trust security models alongside compliance assessments.
Engagement Process
- Initial consultation to evaluate current cloud infrastructure and compliance requirements.
- Architecture review and zero trust design for Google Cloud environments.
- Gap assessment against CMMC or FedRAMP control requirements.
- Remediation guidance and security implementation on Google Cloud Platform.
- Formal assessment and certification support with report delivery.
Pricing Expectations
ATX Defense pricing reflects their specialized niche at the intersection of Google Cloud and defense compliance. CMMC assessments start around $40,000, FedRAMP advisory engagements from $50,000, and Google Cloud CMMC implementations from $35,000. Their unique Google partnership may deliver cost efficiencies for organizations already committed to Google Cloud infrastructure.
Who Should Choose ATX Defense
ATX Defense is the right choice for defense contractors and government technology companies that operate on or are migrating to Google Cloud Platform and need CMMC or FedRAMP compliance. Their unique position as the only Google Partner C3PAO makes them the obvious choice for organizations in that specific technology stack.