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CMMC Compliance

What is CMMC

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to verify that contractors handling sensitive unclassified information meet specific cybersecurity standards. Due to persistent cyber threats to supply chain security, CMMC uses specific requirements, particularly those found in NIST SP 800-171, and ties them directly to eligibility for defense contracts.

Under CMMC, contractors must implement and maintain the appropriate level of security controls depending on the sensitivity of the information they handle.

  • If your company processes, stores, or transmits only Federal Contract Information (FCI), you must self-assess against the 15 controls listed in FAR 52.204-21.
  • If your company processes, stores, or transmits Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you must meet all 110 controls listed in NIST 800-171 to remain eligible for future DoD contracts. In most cases, this will be assessed by a CMMC 3rd Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).
  • If your company processes, stores, or transmits DoD-selected CUI, you must also meet select controls from NIST 800-172. These controls will be assessed by the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).

The first critical step is understanding where your organization stands and how to close the gaps. We help you along this process by following our Four-Phase Approach:

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Phase 1 – Discovery

In the Discovery phase, we establish a clear, factual understanding of your organization’s current compliance posture and maturity level. By gathering and reviewing essential information, we create a baseline that helps us determine the best way to support your journey toward CMMC compliance and certification.

Key areas of focus include:

Compliance Knowledge and Maturity

Technology and Security Overview

Documentation State

The outcome of the Discovery phase is an informative snapshot of your organization’s current compliance readiness, allowing us to effectively plan your next steps in the Investigation Phase.

Phase 2 – Investigation

In the Investigation phase, we build upon the insights gained during Discovery to conduct a comprehensive assessment aimed at thoroughly understanding your organization’s alignment and related gaps with CMMC requirements.

Key areas of focus include:

Compliance Scope Evaluation

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Identification

Gap Analysis Against CMMC Controls and CMMC Assessment Process

Solution Design and Road Mapping

The Investigation phase concludes with a detailed understanding of your current compliance status, supported by a structured and clear path forward toward achieving compliance requirements. The provided information creates an internal CMMC knowledge base and prepares you to achieve streamlined and cost-effective compliance certification while promoting the overall security and safety of business information.

Phase 3: Remediation

In the Remediation phase, we act based on the detailed roadmap developed during Investigation, implementing solutions specifically tailored to address identified gaps and elevate your organization’s compliance posture.

Key areas of focus include:

Control Implementation

Documentation and Evidence Collection

Preparation for C3PAO Assessment

Internal and External Coordination

The Remediation phase prepares your organization for a C3PAO review and validation to confidently achieve sustained compliance and certification.

Phase 4: Resilience

In the Resilience phase, our goal is to sustain your organization’s hard-earned compliance achievements, ensuring continuous improvement and ongoing readiness against evolving security threats and changing compliance requirements.

Key areas of focus include:

Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

Documentation Maintenance and Updates

Incident Response Preparedness

Learning and Awareness Development

Strategic Advisory and Executive Guidance

The Resilience phase ensures your organization’s compliance is dynamic, sustainable, and continually aligned with evolving CMMC requirements, protecting your compliance investment and organizational reputation long-term.