CMMC Readiness Services

The larger your defense contracts are, the more important it is to be fully prepared for your CMMC audit. If you are required to obtain a Level 2 CMMC certification, you will be subject to the scrutiny of a trained and impartial C3PAO auditor. If you fail your audit due to gaps in compliance, you will be required to remediate issues and re-apply for and re-schedule the audit. This can add additional weeks or months to your certification journey.

Performing a CMMC Readiness exercise prior to your official CMMC audit can increase the likelihood that you achieve certification on your first try. This expedites your timeline and can give you a competitive advantage over the thousands of other companies seeking CMMC certification prior to contractual deadlines.

CMMC Level 1 is required for companies handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) only. Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be subject to CMMC Level 2 certification.

Level 1 requires a self-assessment only, whereas Level 2 requires a third-party assessment by a C3PAO. Readiness for a Level 1 assessment may involve support in confirming that the 15 Level 1 requirements are met by the company’s operations and systems.

Level 2 readiness is a much more involved process as it will be subject to the 110 different requirements involved in the external audit. Preparation for a Level 2 audit and assessment can create a significant increase in workload for internal teams, who may not have the expertise to understand what auditors look for. For sufficient Level 2 readiness, an external organization – typically a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) as authorized by the Cyber AP – is often employed.

NIST 800-171 was created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and outlines security requirements for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). NIST 800-171 serves as the baseline for the CMMC framework. Read more about it in this recent article. 

The timeline varies widely based on the organization’s existing cybersecurity maturity, documentation, and remediation needs. Many companies can expect a 6–12-month process, including gap analysis, implementation, and the final certification assessment.

This varies widely based on the organization, and you should consult with a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) for guidance. However, at a minimum, the documents and evidence you will likely need to gather include policies, procedures, SSP-related documentation, and much more.

Yes. As a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) authorized by the Cyber AB, Tevora is highly qualified to support your CMMC Readiness assessment. Additionally, as a Candidate C3PAO, Tevora has the knowledge to understand what auditors will look for in your Level 2 assessment, helping you to anticipate issues and properly prepare your organization to achieve certification on the first try.