CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certification Path

Who Needs This Program?

✓ Critical CUI Contracts

Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information critical to national security operations

✓ C3PAO Assessment Required

Contracts mandating independent third-party assessment by authorized C3PAO every 3 years

✓ Official Certification

Need formal CMMC Level 2 certificate for DoD contract eligibility and compliance

✓ Prime Contractors

Organizations serving as prime contractors on critical DoD programs requiring highest assurance

Program Phases

Our comprehensive 6-phase approach to CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification

Initial Assessment & Scoping

Comprehensive gap analysis against 110 NIST 800-171 controls
Current security posture evaluation
Define CUI boundary and scope
SPRS score baseline calculation
Remediation roadmap development
Cost and resource planning

GCC High / Azure Government Deployment

Environment validation and onboarding
Tenant setup and migration
Azure Active Directory Premium configuration
Conditional Access & Multi-Factor Authentication
Microsoft Defender suite deployment
Network boundary controls (NSGs, firewalls, Azure Policy)
FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption setup
Secure backup and disaster recovery configuration

Security Controls Implementation

All 110 NIST 800-171 controls implementation
Address 320 assessment objectives
14 security domains configuration:
- Access Control
- Audit & Accountability
- Configuration Management
- Identification & Authentication
- Incident Response
- Maintenance
- Media Protection
- Personnel Security
- Physical Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Security Assessment
- System & Communications Protection
- System & Information Integrity
- Awareness & Training
Continuous monitoring and automation tools
Automated evidence collection systems
Encryption implementation (data at rest and in transit)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) deployment

Documentation & Policies

System Security Plan (SSP) - 150+ pages
POA&M (Plans of Action & Milestones)
Complete security policy library (17+ policies)
Incident response and disaster recovery plans
Data classification and handling documentation
Access control and identity management policies
Change management documentation
Asset inventory and network diagrams
Configuration management baseline
Risk assessment documentation

Organizational Readiness

Mock assessment/pre-assessment
Compliance team preparation
Evidence provision preparation
Control demonstration rehearsal
Internal control testing and validation
Remediation of pre-assessment findings
Assessment logistics coordination

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C3PAO Assessment & CertificationC3PAO selection and engagement
Assessment scheduling and logistics
Pre-assessment documentation submission
On-site/remote assessment support
Evidence provision and control demonstration
Finding remediation (if needed)
Final assessment report review
CMMC certificate receipt (valid 3 years)
Contract eligibility confirmation

Understanding the C3PAO Assessment

What happens during the official certification assessment

C3PAO Selection

Choose from DoD-authorized C3PAO registry. We help evaluate options and facilitate engagement with the right assessor for your organization.

Pre-Assessment Activities

Submit SSP, policies, network diagrams, and evidence package. Schedule assessment dates and coordinate stakeholder availability.

On-Site/Remote Assessment

C3PAO team conducts detailed review including documentation analysis, personnel interviews, system walkthroughs, and control testing.

Findings & Remediation

Review preliminary findings, address any identified gaps, provide additional evidence, and complete remediation activities.

Certification Issuance

Receive final assessment report and official CMMC Level 2 certificate. Certification posted to DoD CMMC Marketplace and valid for 3 years.

Program Benefits

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Official Certification

Receive formal CMMC Level 2 certificate recognized across the entire DoD supply chain

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3-Year Validity

Certification remains valid for three full years before recertification is required

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Critical Contract Access

Eligible to bid on and win DoD contracts requiring C3PAO certification

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Independent Validation

Third-party verification provides maximum credibility and assurance to customers

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Highest Assurance

Demonstrates commitment to protecting critical national security information

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Competitive Advantage

Differentiate from competitors in DoD contract competitions and evaluations

What You Receive

Complete Infrastructure

Fully deployed and configured GCC High or Azure Government environment with all security controls

Comprehensive Documentation

Assessment-ready SSP, POA&M, policies, and procedures exceeding C3PAO requirements

Evidence Package

Complete, organized evidence demonstrating implementation of all 110 controls and 320 objectives

Mock Assessment Report

Pre-assessment findings and validation to ensure readiness for official C3PAO evaluation

Official Certificate

CMMC Level 2 certification valid for 3 years and posted in DoD CMMC Marketplace

Ongoing Support

Transition to maintenance program to sustain compliance throughout certification period