Makwa Global’s GCC High & CMMC Transformation

Unlocking Federal Compliance and Security with Jadex Strategic Group

How Makwa Global Achieved DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC Compliance—Accelerating New Federal Opportunities

Outcomes at a Glance

✅ Full security compliance with DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC

✅ Secure, scalable Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant deployment

✅ Rapid onboarding, training, and documentation for staff and leadership

✅ Streamlined audit readiness and attestation processes

✅ Initial configuration score in the 80s (Microsoft Purview)

✅ Ongoing support and strategic guidance for evolving compliance needs

Client Profile

Industry: Federal contracting, security, and support services
Size: Mid-sized enterprise supporting U.S. government clients
Challenge: Urgent need to migrate to a compliant, secure cloud environment to meet federal requirements and win new contracts

The Challenge

Makwa Global faced a critical inflection point: federal contracts required strict cybersecurity compliance, but their legacy IT environment lacked the controls, documentation, and auditability demanded by DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC. Without a compliant solution, Makwa Global risked losing access to government opportunities, exposing sensitive data, and failing audits.

The Impact

- Business Risk: Inability to bid on or retain federal contracts
- Operational Bottlenecks: Inefficient collaboration and manual processes
- Security Exposure: Increased risk of data breaches and non-compliance penalties
- Reputational Threat: Potential loss of trust with government clients

The Solution

- Initial SOW & Planning
- GCC High Tenant Deployment
- Training & Documentation
- Attestation & Audit Readiness
- Ongoing Support
- Transition Planning

Results

- Audit Success: Passed multiple compliance audits with zero major findings
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced onboarding and training time by 40%
- Risk Reduction: Improved incident response and data protection
- Contract Wins: Secured new federal contracts requiring GCC High compliance
- Configuration Score: Achieved an initial Microsoft Purview configuration score in the 80s

“Jadex Strategic Group’s expertise in GCC High and federal compliance was instrumental in our successful transition. Their hands-on training, clear documentation, and strategic guidance gave us confidence to pursue new government contracts.”

Makwa Global - Makwa Global Executive