Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace and defense contractors operate under some of the most stringent compliance requirements in any industry. From ITAR export controls to facility security clearances, from EHS management to cybersecurity requirements — the stakes are extraordinarily high. Compliance Fortress brings a unique advantage to this sector: our lead security auditor's 12 years of military service in security operations provides the kind of firsthand understanding of defense security requirements that no civilian auditor can match.

ITAR violations can result in criminal prosecution, debarment from government contracts, and fines up to $1 million per violation. Our ITAR security assessments evaluate your physical security, cybersecurity, access controls, and export control procedures to ensure controlled technical data and defense articles are properly protected. We also assess your alignment with CMMC Level 2 requirements and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls, which are increasingly mandatory for defense contractors.

Aerospace manufacturing involves unique EHS challenges including hazardous material handling, special processes (surface treatment, painting, plating), confined space operations, and composite material health hazards. Our EHS audits address these industry-specific risks within the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks. For AS9100-certified facilities looking to add or strengthen their EHS management systems, we provide the auditing expertise while our sister company Exceleor handles implementation.