For Manufacturers and Their Integration Partners

For Manufacturers and Their Integration Partners

CMMC Compliance,
Built for Real Operations

CMMC Compliance,
Built for Real Operations

CMMC Compliance,
Built for Real Operations

Book a Demo

Get Case Study

Trout Access Gate provides one appliance for protection and CMMC compliance
Trout Access Gate provides one appliance for protection and CMMC compliance
Trout Access Gate provides one appliance for protection and CMMC compliance

Why CMMC Matters

CMMC turns cybersecurity into a contractual obligation.

CMMC turns cybersecurity into a contractual obligation.

CMMC turns cybersecurity into a contractual obligation.

CMMC is now required to do business within the Defense Industrial Base.

Organizations that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must demonstrate that security controls are in place and enforced.

CMMC is now required to do business within the Defense Industrial Base.

For leadership, this means:

Cybersecurity is now a qualification requirement for contracts

Cybersecurity is now a requirement for contracts

Gaps in security can delay or block awards

Compliance must be demonstrated without increasing operational risk

Compliance must be demonstrated

For IT teams, this means:

Controlled access and traceability for systems handling CUI

Controlled access and traceability

Advanced security controls

Protection across the full footprint, from IT systems to shop-floor machines

Protection across the full footprint, from IT to shop-floor

Audit evidence generated continuously

Produce Audit evidence

How Trout Addresses CMMC

A practical way to enforce CMMC

A practical way to enforce CMMC

A practical way to enforce CMMC

Trout is an on-premise security appliance that enforces consistent security controls across your network, from IT systems to shop-floor machines, without downtime.

Trout is an on-premise security appliance that enforces consistent security controls across your systems.

Asset Visibility & Inventory
Controlled Access
Segmentation & Boundaries
Trout Business ROI
Trout Business ROI
Trout Business ROI
Continuous Monitoring
Audit-Ready Evidence
Operational Continuity

Protection & Compliance, without Downtime

Why manufacturing companies choose Trout

Why manufacturing companies choose Trout

Why manufacturing companies choose Trout

Trout Business ROI
Trout Business ROI
Trout Business ROI

Manufacturers choose Trout to reduce compliance risk without disrupting operations.

Trout layers on top of existing IT and shop-floor systems, enforcing security controls and CMMC compliance without cloud migration or downtime.

Trout Technology

Your stack. Your data, on-site.

Integrates locally with your network, servers & equipment

Unify
Dell
Linux
Defender
Fortinet

Your stack. Your data, on-site.

Integrates locally with your network, servers & equipment

Your stack. Your data, on-site.

Integrates locally with your network, servers & equipment

Reviews

Driving success with Trout Access Gate

Reviews

Driving success with Trout Access Gate

Reviews

Driving success with Trout Access Gate

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

How it Works

Achieving CMMC with Access Gate

How it Works

Achieving CMMC with Access Gate

How it Works

Achieving CMMC with Access Gate

In this video, Marc presents how Trout Access Gate can be used to accelerate CMMC certification. This video includes a short demo and architecture recommendations.

COMPARISION

Why Choose Trout Access Gate

Fast on-premise protection for the machines you already have. Keep legacy systems secure and your data on site.

Trout Logo

Fast to deploy on site

Works with legacy and modern machines

Keeps data and traffic local

One device covers many security needs

Cloud Enclave

Migrate or connect your data and machines to the cloud

Hard to include legacy systems

Expenses rise sharply when you scale past commercial level

Creates long-term dependence on cloud vendors

FAQ

How Trout Access Gate Secures On-Premise Systems & Supports CMMC Requirements

What CMMC levels does Trout support

Trout is designed to help manufacturers meet the technical expectations of both CMMC Level 1 and Level 2. It provides many of the controls needed to protect Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information.

What CMMC levels does Trout support

Trout is designed to help manufacturers meet the technical expectations of both CMMC Level 1 and Level 2. It provides many of the controls needed to protect Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information.

What CMMC levels does Trout support

Trout is designed to help manufacturers meet the technical expectations of both CMMC Level 1 and Level 2. It provides many of the controls needed to protect Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information.

Do we still need a cloud enclave like GCC High or Prevail

No. Trout allows many organizations to keep CUI processing and access controls on premise rather than moving to a dedicated cloud enclave. Some companies still choose an enclave for email, document workflows or collaboration, but Trout greatly reduces that dependency.

Do we still need a cloud enclave like GCC High or Prevail

No. Trout allows many organizations to keep CUI processing and access controls on premise rather than moving to a dedicated cloud enclave. Some companies still choose an enclave for email, document workflows or collaboration, but Trout greatly reduces that dependency.

Do we still need a cloud enclave like GCC High or Prevail

No. Trout allows many organizations to keep CUI processing and access controls on premise rather than moving to a dedicated cloud enclave. Some companies still choose an enclave for email, document workflows or collaboration, but Trout greatly reduces that dependency.

Does Trout mean we do not need other security tools

No. Trout covers a significant portion of the network, access and monitoring requirements, but it is not a full CMMC stack on its own. It should be used alongside endpoint protection such as Microsoft Defender or another EDR, along with secure email and strong authentication policies. These elements work together to protect workstations and cloud applications while Trout secures the operational environment.

Does Trout mean we do not need other security tools

No. Trout covers a significant portion of the network, access and monitoring requirements, but it is not a full CMMC stack on its own. It should be used alongside endpoint protection such as Microsoft Defender or another EDR, along with secure email and strong authentication policies. These elements work together to protect workstations and cloud applications while Trout secures the operational environment.

Does Trout mean we do not need other security tools

No. Trout covers a significant portion of the network, access and monitoring requirements, but it is not a full CMMC stack on its own. It should be used alongside endpoint protection such as Microsoft Defender or another EDR, along with secure email and strong authentication policies. These elements work together to protect workstations and cloud applications while Trout secures the operational environment.

What about physical and facility security requirements

Trout does not address physical controls. Organizations are still responsible for locking sensitive areas, managing visitor access and maintaining badge procedures. These are part of CMMC and must be handled separately from technology.

What about physical and facility security requirements

Trout does not address physical controls. Organizations are still responsible for locking sensitive areas, managing visitor access and maintaining badge procedures. These are part of CMMC and must be handled separately from technology.

What about physical and facility security requirements

Trout does not address physical controls. Organizations are still responsible for locking sensitive areas, managing visitor access and maintaining badge procedures. These are part of CMMC and must be handled separately from technology.

How does Trout protect CUI systems

Trout creates a protected enclave around systems that store or process CUI inside the facility. Users authenticate before connecting, and they reach resources through Trout’s on premise proxy rather than directly on the network. This approach allows Trout to verify identity, apply access rules, and monitor every connection. Administrators can require remote users to pass through the same gateway, or route them through a virtual desktop or jump host that is isolated from the rest of the network. All traffic into and out of the enclave is inspected and recorded, which gives assessors clear evidence that policy controls are being applied in practice.

How does Trout protect CUI systems

Trout creates a protected enclave around systems that store or process CUI inside the facility. Users authenticate before connecting, and they reach resources through Trout’s on premise proxy rather than directly on the network. This approach allows Trout to verify identity, apply access rules, and monitor every connection. Administrators can require remote users to pass through the same gateway, or route them through a virtual desktop or jump host that is isolated from the rest of the network. All traffic into and out of the enclave is inspected and recorded, which gives assessors clear evidence that policy controls are being applied in practice.

How does Trout protect CUI systems

Trout creates a protected enclave around systems that store or process CUI inside the facility. Users authenticate before connecting, and they reach resources through Trout’s on premise proxy rather than directly on the network. This approach allows Trout to verify identity, apply access rules, and monitor every connection. Administrators can require remote users to pass through the same gateway, or route them through a virtual desktop or jump host that is isolated from the rest of the network. All traffic into and out of the enclave is inspected and recorded, which gives assessors clear evidence that policy controls are being applied in practice.

Can Trout run entirely on premise

Yes. Trout is a local appliance that enforces policy within your facility. There is no dependency on external cloud services for core enforcement, which allows CUI sensitive environments to remain fully local if desired.

Can Trout run entirely on premise

Yes. Trout is a local appliance that enforces policy within your facility. There is no dependency on external cloud services for core enforcement, which allows CUI sensitive environments to remain fully local if desired.

Can Trout run entirely on premise

Yes. Trout is a local appliance that enforces policy within your facility. There is no dependency on external cloud services for core enforcement, which allows CUI sensitive environments to remain fully local if desired.

Does Trout work with legacy equipment that cannot run software agents

Yes. Because Trout controls access at the network layer rather than on the device, it protects CNCs, PLCs, HMIs and other industrial systems without modifying those machines.

Does Trout work with legacy equipment that cannot run software agents

Yes. Because Trout controls access at the network layer rather than on the device, it protects CNCs, PLCs, HMIs and other industrial systems without modifying those machines.

Does Trout work with legacy equipment that cannot run software agents

Yes. Because Trout controls access at the network layer rather than on the device, it protects CNCs, PLCs, HMIs and other industrial systems without modifying those machines.

Can remote users and suppliers still access CUI assets

Yes, but only after explicit authorization. Access can be limited to specific systems, and all sessions pass through the same proxy control point, creating an identical level of oversight for internal and external users. Every action that touches the enclave is logged for review.

Can remote users and suppliers still access CUI assets

Yes, but only after explicit authorization. Access can be limited to specific systems, and all sessions pass through the same proxy control point, creating an identical level of oversight for internal and external users. Every action that touches the enclave is logged for review.

Can remote users and suppliers still access CUI assets

Yes, but only after explicit authorization. Access can be limited to specific systems, and all sessions pass through the same proxy control point, creating an identical level of oversight for internal and external users. Every action that touches the enclave is logged for review.

Key takeaways

Summary of Trout Access Gate and CMMC Coverage

Trout gives manufacturers a practical path to meeting CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 requirements without moving their operations to the cloud.

By placing a simple appliance inside each facility, Trout creates a protected enclave around systems that handle Controlled Unclassified Information. Users authenticate through the identity provider you already use and connect through Trout’s proxy or virtual desktop access point, which allows every session to be controlled and logged.

Trout works with legacy equipment, supports remote users, runs fully on premise and provides clear evidence for audits. It is not a full security stack, so it is designed to be paired with secure email, endpoint protection and physical safeguards.

Trout reduces the burden of CMMC by securing the shop floor with minimal disruption and no change to existing machines.

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

Background

Get in Touch with the Trout Team

Enter your information and our team will be in touch shortly.

Specialized use cases

Zero-Trust security to protect IT/OT/IoT & Legacy Industrial Systems. Delivered as a plug-and-play appliance, no agents and no operational downtime.

Use Cases for Trout technology