Partner with Totem
MSPs, MSSPs, Consultants, and vCISOs supporting the Defense Industrial Base have partnered with Totem Technologies. Why?
Totem Technologies is not a “Johnny-come-lately” compliance company. We’ve been doing business as a DoD contractor ourselves since 2015, and helping our peers since 2017, way before the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was even a thought. Our CMMC planning platform, Totem™, was built to ensure small- and medium-sized businesses like us could achieve CMMC compliance.
Apply for Totem Technologies’ Trusted Partner Program and join forces with the CMMC platform trusted by hundreds of industry leaders.

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Accelerate your CMMC services with partner benefits
Optimized sales
Trusted partners receive a steep discount on Totem, allowing for easier sales and increased margins.
Direct referrals
Trusted partners receive direct referrals from Totem Technologies for prospective clients that match their services and qualifications.
Business growth
Trusted partners leverage Totem to enhance their CMMC offering by managing many defense contractor clients at once.

Full support for partners
- Receive one (1) free seat in our CMMC L2 workshop, where we'll train you on using Totem to achieve CMMC compliance
- Collaborate with a dedicated Totem Technologies partnership manager to ensure continued success
- Take advantage of multiple hosting options; manage your own Totem environment or let us handle it
- Receive free sales and administrative training during onboarding
- Benefit from up-to-date CMMC compliance templates and technical resources provided by Totem Technologies
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Trusted Partner Program FAQ
Our requirements vary depending upon what the partnership looks like. Typically, we expect the following for partnership:
- A Shared Responsibility Matrix (SRM) with your services aligned with NIST SP 800-171A
- Intent to grow your business within the defense contracting space
- In business for no less than three years
- At least five clients under management
- Subject to international (non-US) geographic restrictions
Good candidates for our partner program include:
- IT managed service providers (MSP)
- Managed security service providers (MSSP)
- Consultants/vCISOs
- Other security companies
- Any service provider with the goal of supporting defense contractors with CMMC compliance
- Equip our partners with a CMMC planning toolset at a steep discount as to expand their CMMC capabilities and increase margins
- Provide CMMC training for our partners as to establish or grow their presence in the defense contracting space
- Continuously collaborate to ensure our toolset is effective in helping you support your defense contractor clients
- Establish long-term relationships with quality external service providers that are serious about supporting the defense industrial base
Because of these things, we vet our prospective partners thoroughly to ensure a successful partnership. We expect you’ll do the same with us.
Thanks for applying! We will review your application, then reach out to you to schedule some time to discuss next steps.

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CMMC Readiness Options
CMMC Level 1
If you are an APEX Accelerator counselor, Prime Contractor supply chain manager, Manufacturing Extenstion Partnership (MEP) advisor, SBDC advisor, or NCMA professional, consider becoming a Certified CMMC Level 1 Facilitator. With this professional development curriculum, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help your clients achive CMMC Level 1 compliance.
CMMC Level 2
If you have a cohort of companies ready to take CMMC Level 2 (CUI) implementation seriously, we have special CMMC Level 2 Readiness package deals available.