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CMMC Compliance & Readiness Assessment
CMMC Level 2 readiness assessments and penetration testing support for defense contractors and subcontractors handling CUI — aligned to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS requirements, so you walk into your C3PAO assessment prepared.
CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171
CMMC Level 2 requires contractors handling CUI to implement the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800-171. For most contracts, that's verified through a third-party assessment by a C3PAO every three years, with annual affirmations in between.
CMMC requirements are now appearing in DoD solicitations under a phased rollout that began in November 2025. Contractors that aren't ready risk losing eligibility for awards.
What Level 2 readiness covers
- All 14 NIST SP 800-171 control families
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
- SPRS score under the DoD Assessment Methodology
- DFARS 252.204-7012 incident reporting obligations
- Evidence for C3PAO assessment objectives
Gap Analysis Before Your C3PAO Assessment
The goal is simple: no surprises when the formal assessment begins.
Scope CUI
Map where CUI is stored, processed, and transmitted, and define the assessment boundary.
Gap Analysis
Assess all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements and calculate your current SPRS score.
Technical Testing
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment validate that technical controls hold.
Remediate and Document
Close gaps, build your System Security Plan and POA&M.
Assessment Readiness
Mock assessment and evidence review before your C3PAO engagement.
DoD Contractors and Subcontractors
- Prime contractors handling CUI
- Subcontractors receiving CUI flowed down from primes
- Manufacturers, engineering firms, and IT service providers in the DIB
- Organizations with DFARS 252.204-7012 in current contracts
- Companies preparing to bid on contracts that include CMMC requirements
A GSA Schedule Contract Holder
Privaxi is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract holder, making it straightforward for government and defense-sector buyers to engage us for cybersecurity and compliance services.
CMMC FAQs
Do I need CMMC Level 2?
If your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under a DoD contract, you will most likely need Level 2. Organizations handling only Federal Contract Information (FCI) generally need Level 1. Your contract's CMMC clause specifies the required level.
How much does a CMMC readiness assessment cost?
Cost depends on the size of your CUI environment, how many systems and locations are in scope, and your current NIST SP 800-171 implementation. A short scoping call is usually enough to give you a firm estimate.
Is penetration testing required for CMMC?
NIST SP 800-171 requires periodic vulnerability scanning and assessment of your security controls, not a penetration test by name. A pen test is a strong way to validate those controls before a C3PAO does — and to find the gaps that would lower your SPRS score.
What's the difference between a readiness assessment and a C3PAO assessment?
A readiness assessment is a rehearsal you control: it finds gaps and builds your remediation plan. The C3PAO assessment is the formal certification assessment. Doing readiness first reduces the risk of a failed or conditional result.
Get CMMC-Ready Before Your Contract Requires It
Share where CUI lives in your environment and which contracts are driving the requirement. We'll scope a gap analysis, testing, and remediation plan that gets you to a confident SPRS score and a clean C3PAO assessment.
Get Started with Privaxi Testing Services
Don’t wait for an attack to reveal the weaknesses in your defenses. Take a proactive approach by scheduling a comprehensive assessment ofyour systems. Our Testing and Assessment Services will help you understand your vulnerabilities and fortify your defenses.
