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CMMC Enclave Pricing Guide: Determine if an Enclave is Right for your business

September 28, 2026 Guides & Playbooks

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Thinking About a CMMC Enclave?

Download the guide that explains whether an enclave is actually the right strategy before you start comparing pricing.

6 Key Topics Covered

CMMC Enclave Basics

Understand what a CMMC enclave is and how it can help isolate systems, users, and data that handle CUI.

CUI Scope

Learn how where CUI is stored, processed, and transmitted affects the scope and design of an enclave.

Enclave Pricing

Understand why there is no standard price for a CMMC enclave and what factors actually influence cost.

Operational Requirements

See how your users, workflows, applications, and business processes affect whether an enclave will work for your organization.

Common Misconceptions

Separate common assumptions about enclave solutions from the practical realities of implementing one.

Making the Right Decision

Learn the questions your organization should answer before investing in an enclave or making major technology changes.

Overview

Understand Whether a CMMC Enclave Actually Makes Sense

If you’ve been researching CMMC enclave pricing, you’ve probably noticed there isn’t a simple answer.

That’s because a CMMC enclave isn’t an off-the-shelf product with a standard price. Its design depends on your organization, including how you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), who needs access to it, what systems are involved, and how your employees work.

For some organizations, an enclave can help reduce CMMC scope by creating a defined environment for CUI. For others, it can add unnecessary complexity and cost.

This guide walks through the key considerations that should come before an enclave decision so you can better understand your options before investing.

Before You Invest in a CMMC Enclave

Start by understanding your CUI environment and operational needs.

The right solution starts with understanding how CUI moves through your organization today.

Before evaluating enclave pricing, your organization should know:

  • Where CUI is stored, processed, and transmitted
  • Which employees actually need access
  • What applications and systems interact with CUI
  • How an enclave would affect everyday workflows
  • Which security and compliance gaps already exist

An Operational Maturity Level Assessment can help establish that baseline and identify what needs to be addressed before making larger technology decisions.

Learn About the OML Assessment

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