Blog tagged as NIST 800-171
A plain explanation of what your CMMC System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones have to contain, what assessors look for, and the common documentation failures that hold up a Level 2 assessment. Written for the security or IT lead preparing the paperwork before a C3PAO walks in.
A practical roadmap for defense contractors who have just received a CMMC gap assessment report. Covers how to read the findings, how to prioritize, and the five phases that take you from report to assessment readiness, including C3PAO selection for Level 2.
This post explains how NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 maps to CMMC Level 2, what the 14 control families cover, and why contractors who completed a self-assessment often discover they are not as ready as they assumed. Written for buyers who want to know what carries over to a formal CMMC certification.
This post walks defense contractors through realistic CMMC prep timelines for Level 1 and Level 2. It covers the phases involved, what makes prep take longer, what shortens it, and when to start relative to a contract deadline. Written for contractors who need to know if they can be ready in time.
This post walks defense contractors through 10 questions to ask any CMMC advisory firm before signing on. Each question includes what a solid answer looks like and what should give you pause. Written for decision-stage buyers comparing providers for Level 1 or Level 2 prep.
