
Readiness, Certifications, and Long-Term Compliance Processes Designed and Build by Lead Assessors.
Our experienced CMMC Certified Assessors deliver expert guidance across readiness, mock assessments, C3PAO engagement, and ongoing compliance to help your organization prepare, certify, and sustain CMMC compliance with confidence.

Reduce your uncertainty around CMMC requirements by working with experienced CCAs

Provide you clear, actionable guidance across readiness, assessment preparation, and ongoing compliance

Prepare your organization for successful certification and sustained compliance

Strengthen your cybersecurity posture while maintaining alignment with CMMC objectives
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CMMC Readiness
Expert-led readiness and advisory services delivered by experienced CCAs to help Defense Industrial Base companies confidently prepare for both CMMC Level 1 self-assessments and CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certifications. Our team applies real assessment rigor to guide your organization from initial gap analysis through certification using proven, assessor insights and methods.
Identify the Gaps. Build & Excute the Plan. Prepare to Pass.
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Gap Analysis: Identify compliance gaps, CUI scope, and security risks across all applicable CMMC objectives.
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Strategy & Roadmap: Develop a clear, executable plan to reach certification efficiently and with confidence.
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Implementation Support: Guide execution of controls, documentation, and training to achieve measurable compliance progress.
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Assessment Readiness: Prepare evidence, teams, and processes exactly as assessors expect to see them.

Mock Assessment
Mock assessments delivered by experienced CCAs to validate readiness in a penalty-free environment before a formal CMMC Level 2. Our approach mirrors real assessments to identify gaps, missing documentation and evidence, and ensure organizations are fully prepared for Level 1 self-assessments or Level 2 certification.
Review the Evidence. Validate the Environment. Increase Confidence.
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Documentation, Evidence & Asset Review: Evaluate policies, procedures, SSPs, artifacts, and asset categorization against assessor expectations.
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Network Architecture & CUI Data Flows: Validate system boundaries, enclaves, data handling, and protection of CUI.
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Assessor-Style Interviews: Assess team readiness through realistic interviews and objective validation exercises.
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Findings & Recommendations: Deliver clear, actionable guidance to close gaps and strengthen certification readiness

CMMC Level 2 Assessment Support
Independent assessor guidance provided by experienced CCAs to help Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) select the right C3PAO and confidently navigate the CMMC Level 2 assessment. We focus on ensuring fair assessing practices, reasonable pricing, flexible scheduling, and strong support from engagement through certification.
Identify the Gaps. Build & Excute the Plan. Prepare to Pass.
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Cost-Effective & Trusted C3PAO Selection: Identify 3–4 vetted C3PAOs, provide pricing guidance, and coordinate exploratory calls to determine the best fit for schedule, scope, and budget.
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Pre-Assessment Preparation: Guide evidence collection, scope validation, and development of a complete, organized assessment package.
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Assessment Execution Guidance: Provide support during the assessment to ensure CCAs are fair, consistent, and stay aligned with CMMC requirements.
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POA&M Resolution Support: Guide resolution of findings during or after the assessment, including preparation and management of POA&Ms within required timelines.

Ongoing Compliance Support
Strategic compliance advisory delivered by experienced CCAs to help OSCs sustain CMMC compliance beyond certification. Our experts provide ongoing guidance to interpret requirements, validate alignment, and support Year 2 and Year 3 self-assessments, as well as preparation for CMMC Level 2 certification renewal in Year 4.
Maintain Compliance. Strengthen Security. Stay Confident.
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Governance & Change Advisory: Provide guidance on how organizational, system, and process changes impact compliance and how to remain aligned.
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Annual Self-Assessment Advisory (Years 2 & 3) & Year 4 Certification Preparation: Review results, validate evidence, strengthen posture, and prepare for recertification.
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Documentation & Evidence Advisory: Guide maintenance of SSPs, policies, procedures, asset inventories, and evidence to ensure continued readiness.
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Risk, Controls & Training Guidance: Advise on cybersecurity best practices, control effectiveness, emerging risks, and security maturity to protect the organization while maintaining compliance.

Accelerate your CMMC Journey Now!
Every organization’s compliance journey is different. We meet you where you are, providing clear guidance and dependable support from preparation through certification.
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