Achieve and sustain CMMC 2.0 readiness across Levels 1, 2, and 3. SECNORA guides DoD contractors and the Defense Industrial Base through scoping, gap analysis, remediation, and assessor-ready certification — protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) against the standards of NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s framework for verifying that contractors and subcontractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) have implemented appropriate cybersecurity practices.
Built on NIST SP 800-171 and 800-172, CMMC introduces tiered, third-party assessed maturity levels — moving the DIB from contractor self-attestation to verifiable, evidence-based compliance required across nearly every DoD acquisition.
Scoped to safeguard sensitive defense information across people, process, and technology.
Three levels — Foundational, Advanced, Expert — aligned to data sensitivity and contract risk.
Certification flows down through the supply chain — primes, subs, and service providers alike.
The level you need is determined by the type of information you handle and the contracts you pursue. Our advisors help you confirm scope, target the right level, and avoid over- or under-investing in controls.
For FCI
Annual self-assessment for contractors handling Federal Contract Information only.
For CUI
Triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
High-value CUI
Government-led DIBCAC assessment for contractors supporting the most sensitive DoD programs.
With CMMC 2.0 codified into the DFARS rule, contractors that cannot demonstrate the appropriate maturity level will be ineligible for the awards that matter most. Early movers de-risk their pipeline; latecomers lose contracts.
CMMC certification is becoming a prerequisite to bid on, win, and retain Department of Defense awards across the supply chain.
Demonstrable controls reduce the risk of exfiltration, ransomware, and supply-chain compromise affecting sensitive defense data.
Primes are obligated to ensure subs meet CMMC; readiness signals supply-chain reliability and unlocks teaming opportunities.
CMMC operationalizes NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, replacing self-attestation with verifiable, evidence-based assurance.
A documented, audit-ready posture lowers the cost and duration of regulatory reviews, customer audits, and incident response.
Certified contractors signal maturity to government buyers, partners, insurers, and investors — accelerating sales cycles.
Our advisory model integrates governance, technical control implementation, and assessor liaison — so readiness is durable, not just a point-in-time exercise. Every engagement is tailored to your level, scope, and existing maturity.
Most clients reach assessment-readiness in 4–6 months. Click any phase below to focus the timeline; the duration ranges are typical for a Level 2 engagement of mid-market scope.
Phase 01
Boundary, data flow mapping, FCI/CUI inventory, target level confirmation.
1–2 wks
Phase 02
Control-by-control evaluation against NIST 800-171 and CMMC practices.
3–4 wks
Phase 03
Policy drafting, technical control deployment, procedure operationalization.
8–16 wks
Phase 04
Mock C3PAO walkthrough, SSP refinement, evidence package validation.
2–3 wks
Phase 05
Assessor liaison, certification, continuous-monitoring playbook handover.
Ongoing
Tangible, assessor-ready artifacts — not just a slide deck. Every deliverable is owned, reviewed, and refined alongside your team so knowledge stays in-house after we leave.
STRATEGY
Documented assessment boundary, target level rationale, and stakeholder alignment.
ASSESSMENT
Control-by-control findings, NIST 800-171 score, and risk-ranked remediation plan.
POLICY
17+ policies and supporting procedures aligned to CMMC practices and your environment.
CORE
Assessor-ready SSP with control narratives, evidence cross-references, and diagrams.
TRACKING
Plan of Action & Milestones with owner, target dates, and milestone tracking.
ARCHITECTURE
CUI flow, segmentation, and external service provider boundaries — visualized.
OPERATIONS
CMMC-aligned IR procedures, reporting workflows, and tabletop scenarios.
EVIDENCE
Indexed evidence repository mapped to each control objective for assessor review.
SECNORA® is a CREST-accredited cybersecurity consulting firm with deep expertise in Information Security and Governance, Risk & Compliance — purpose-built to guide DoD contractors from gap to certification with confidence.
From Fortune 500 primes to specialized component manufacturers, we tailor CMMC engagements to your contracting position, technology stack, and operational constraints.
It depends on the data you handle. If you only process Federal Contract Information (FCI), Level 1 with a self-assessment may suffice. If your contracts touch Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — which most DoD work does — you will need Level 2 with a third-party C3PAO assessment. Level 3, government-led by DIBCAC, is reserved for the most sensitive programs. We confirm your target level during scoping.
Most mid-market organizations reach assessment-ready status in four to six months. The exact timeline depends on your starting maturity, scope size, and the speed of remediation. Engagements with significant control gaps or large CUI environments may extend to nine months.
SECNORA is an advisory and consulting partner, not a C3PAO. To preserve auditor independence, the same firm cannot both prepare and certify you. We work alongside accredited C3PAOs, manage assessor liaison, and ensure you arrive at the formal assessment fully prepared.
Yes. CMMC Level 2 is built directly on the 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171. Existing System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and SPRS scores accelerate readiness — we audit them against current CMMC scoring methodology and update gaps to meet assessor expectations.
Under CMMC 2.0, a limited POA&M is permitted at Level 2 — but only for non-critical controls, with closure within 180 days. Critical controls must be fully implemented at the time of assessment. We score your gaps against POA&M-eligibility rules and prioritize accordingly.
Any external service provider handling CUI on your behalf is in scope. Cloud services storing CUI must meet FedRAMP Moderate (or equivalent), and MSPs/MSSPs must be assessed at the same CMMC level as you. We help you evaluate provider compliance and contractually document responsibility.
A 30-minute conversation with a SECNORA advisor — we’ll review your contract obligations, current posture, and outline the most efficient path to certification for your organization.
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