The Cactus Group Launches ThornScan, a Modern CMMC Compliance Workspace for the Defense Industrial Base

TORONTO - Dec. 2, 2025 - PRLog -- The Cactus Group announced the launch of ThornScan, a modern compliance workspace designed to help defense contractors, prime contractors, and service providers streamline preparation for U.S. government contract awards. ThornScan supports CMMC and NIST 800-171 readiness by replacing spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a unified approach to control tracking, evidence management, and documentation—helping organizations improve clarity, reduce operational burden, and maintain ongoing readiness across Level 1 and Level 2 environments.

ThornScan replaces fragmented spreadsheets, disconnected tooling, and manual workflows with a unified workspace designed specifically for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The platform delivers real-time visibility into compliance status, centralized evidence management, automated documentation, and streamlined support for both Level 1 and Level 2 environments.

"ThornScan was born from decades spent across IT, cybersecurity, and DoD compliance, where I saw firsthand how disconnected tools and complex workflows slowed teams down," said Justin Griffin, creator of ThornScan. "We built ThornScan to make compliance clear, understandable, and fully owned by the practitioners doing the work."

ThornScan offers capabilities including real-time monitoring of control status, automated SSP and POA&M generation, multi-entity management for service providers, evidence linkage and validation, and Intune integration with full tenant data sovereignty. The platform is built to support organizations of all sizes within the DIB, from small contractors to large multi-client providers.

The launch of ThornScan reflects The Cactus Group's commitment to simplifying complex requirements, reducing operational burden, and helping organizations maintain ongoing readiness through accessible, effective tools and support.

Availability
ThornScan is available now. Organizations can request a demo or learn more at https://thornscan.com.

About The Cactus Group
The Cactus Group is a cybersecurity and compliance services firm supporting organizations across the Defense Industrial Base and the Department of Defense. The company specializes in CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DoD readiness services, delivering practical, experience-driven support for organizations working to meet and maintain compliance requirements. More information is available at https://thecactusgroup.com.