Ariento Inc.

Ariento Inc. is a Cyber AB Marketplace-listed C3PAO based in Franklin, TN.

Headquarters

Franklin, TN

Region

Franklin, TN

Founded

2014

Last verified

May 14, 2026

Sources

2 cited

Listing position

Editorial · unranked

Vendor website

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Plain-English description

What this provider does

Ariento Inc. is a Cyber AB Marketplace-listed C3PAO based in Franklin, TN, listed on the marketplace as operating since 2014. The Cyber AB listing names assessment services, audit services, cybersecurity consulting, cybersecurity monitoring & surveillance, digital forensics, governance, risk & compliance, managed detection and response, managed it security services, other, penetration testing & phishing, security awareness and education, security products, security program development, soc services & cyberops, third-party risk management, training, and virtual ciso among the services they offer. We have not independently verified the vendor's own website; the Cyber AB Marketplace listing is the basis of every claim on this page.

Registered as / claimed status

Stated affiliations and certifications

What the vendor (or a third party) states about their formal status. Each line is anchored to its source.

Listed on the Cyber AB Marketplace as a C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization)[01]

Why buyers hire them

What this provider is commonly used for

Formal CMMC Level 2 certification assessments under their C3PAO authorization.
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Cybersecurity consulting engagements, separate from any certification assessment work.
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Independent cybersecurity audits beyond CMMC scope.
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Workforce security awareness and training programs.
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Stated services

Services the vendor claims

Assessment Services[01]
Audit Services[01]
Cybersecurity Consulting[01]
Cybersecurity Monitoring & Surveillance[01]
Digital Forensics[01]
Governance, Risk & Compliance[01]
Managed Detection and Response[01]
Managed IT Security Services[01]
Other[01]
Penetration Testing & Phishing[01]
Security Awareness and Education[01]
Security Products[01]
Security Program Development[01]
SOC Services & CyberOps[01]
Third-Party Risk Management[01]
Training[01]
Virtual CISO[01]
Enclave One (CMMC Level 2 certified enclave with included C3PAO assessment)[02]
CMMC Certified Managed Services (Turnkey MSP, MSSP, Licensed CMMC)[02]
CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessments (as C3PAO)[02]
Microsoft 365 GCC / GCC High implementation and resale (AOS-G partner)[02]
Azure Government CSP services[02]
CMMC Readiness Services[02]

What we don't know

Gaps in this record

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·We have not independently verified the vendor's own website. Cyber AB Marketplace listing is the basis of every claim on this page.
·Vendor pricing, current capacity, and engagement model are not captured here.
·Cyber AB lists Ariento under one credential; vendor site advertises C3PAO authorization, MSP/MSSP, and Microsoft AOS-G partnership simultaneously. Verify scope of role separation.

Sources

[01]The Cyber AB · Ariento Inc. | Cyber AB Marketplace
“Ariento has been working closely with the CMMC stakeholders to establish CMMC since the beginning. We hosted one of the first educational conferences (Up On Cyber) with the DoD, National Archives ISOO, and Cyber AB (formerly CMMC AB). Members of our board sat on committees with the creators of CMMC (JH APL and CM SEI) and we have five (5) of the original provisional assessors on staff (full time W2, not contractors), whom have helped more than 300 DIB companies with their CMMC journey. Ariento has more than 50 years of experience in US Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance. We divide our government compliance business into two arms so that companies of all sizes can leverage our expertise. For mid to large contractors, our team of assessors provides […] readiness and advisory services as well as assessments. For SMB contractors, we operate managed services that address the NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 2 security controls you are required to implement in a cost effective way. Ariento is a leading B2B cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and regulatory compliance service provider comprised of a veteran team boasting decades of experience in assessments, audits and o...”
Retrieved May 14, 2026 · high confidence
[02]Ariento · CMMC, NIST, DFARS, FedRAMP & ITAR Compliance - Ariento
“Trust the right partner for your CMMC compliance. A leading MSP & authorized C3PAO. From managed services to readiness & remediation to official certification assessments, we do all things CMMC. 500+ customers have trusted us with their CMMC compliance. Over 100 assessments delivered. One Partner for all things CMMC: As an authorized C3PAO, Certified MSP and official Microsoft Government partner, we offer a full suite of services. Enclave One: A solution that includes the official C3PAO Assessment in the cost, helping organizations achieve a CMMC Level 2 certification, satisfying 100% of CMMC requirements. CMMC Certified Managed Services: From our flagship Turnkey MSP to MSSP to Licensed CMMC. CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessments: Official CMMC Level 2 assessment and certification for your CAGE code(s) by an authorized C3PAO, good for 3 years. Microsoft 365 GCC or GCC-High: Ariento is one of the ~50 AOS-G partners authorized by Microsoft to resell, implement and support Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud. CMMC Readiness Services. CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP/MSSP. Direct bill CSP, AOS-G and Azure Government CSP partner of Microsoft.”
Retrieved May 14, 2026 · high confidence

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