CMMC Solutions

As a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), CISEVE specializes in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments for businesses within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

CMMC Assessments

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Summary

What is CMMC?

​pentagonBusinesses that perform work for the federal government are feeling the pressure to comply with standards for safeguarding, handling, and marking Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) is working with DoD stakeholders, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and industry to develop the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to help them secure the Defense Supply Chain (DSC).

Cyber AB  cyberab.org

The official accreditation body of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem. The Cyber AB is responsible for overseeing the training, certification of assessors, and C3PAO organizations.. All DIB organizations will need to be certified at a level equal to or greater than the required level within their contract.

This model is based on companies being evaluated on the level of maturity of their cybersecurity practices and processes. The Cyber AB has developed the "Ecosystem" to outline the various organizations and components.

To be clear, the CMMC requirement is only that an OSC be assessed by a C3PAO. It is the C3PAO who will evaluate the OSC's implementation of NIST SP800-171. 

Is Your Business Ready?

Do you know what is required of your organization, whether you are a 3-person shop or a 3,000-person shop? The Maturity Level certification is a Pass/Fail assessment, this means you need to meet 100% of all practice areas.​ There are 3 levels of maturity that an organization may obtain a certification, these are:

  • CMMC Level 1: 17 Practices 

  • CMMC Level 2: 110 Practices (Based on NIST SP800-171) 

  • CMMC Level 3: 130 Practices (Level 2 + NIST SP800-172) 


Who is Conducting CMMC Assessments?

There are a large number of RPs, RPOs, and CCPs, while the number of CCAs is small, it is growing. Companies are becoming Authorized as CMMC Third Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAO). The CMMC Ecosystem is starting to grow, and preparation for the DoD CMMC requirement is under.

CISEVE is an Authorized C3PAO and has a Cyber-AB-accredited CCA on the team that can provide “prep” services that can assist you in identifying your weak areas and what evidence you will need. If you are “ready” for an assessment, we can help you there, too. We can conduct your independent assessment. Ethically, however, we are only able to assist with either preparation or assessment.

 

 

CMMC Assessments

CISEVE provides official CMMC assessments in accordance with the CMMC 2.0 framework. Our assessors evaluate your organization’s implementation of required practices and controls to determine compliance at the appropriate maturity level (Level 1 or Level 2).

Get assessed the right way – with integrity, accuracy, and DoD-aligned methodologies.

  • Fully authorized assessments for DoD contractors

  • Clear findings and objective scoring

  • Timely reporting for SPRS and DoD submission

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Mock Assessments

Not sure if you are ready for an official CMMC Assessment yet? We recommend a Mock Assessment, simulating the real CMMC audit experience, helping you identify gaps before an official review.

  • Comprehensive gap analysis against CMMC requirements

  • Detailed remediation recommendations

  • Roadmap creation to guide you to full readiness

  • Minimize risk and avoid costly surprises with CISEVE’s pre-assessment insights.

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Assessment Assurance & Program Management

Compliance isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous journey. Our Assessment Assurance & Program Management services provide proactive, ongoing support to keep your organization compliant, audit-ready, and resilient.

  • Long-term compliance tracking and risk monitoring

  • Support with Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)

  • Advisory on NIST 800-171 and DFARS alignment

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Brief Summary

 

CMMC Rule

DoD Rule published on 10/15/2024

Effective Date 12/16/2024

Link to Rule

 

Currently

DoD currently requires covered defense contractors and subcontractors to implement the security protections outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Rev 2 to provide adequate security for sensitive unclassified DoD information that is processed, stored, or transmitted on contractor information systems and to document their implementation status, including any plans of action for any NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 requirement not yet implemented, in a System Security Plan (SSP).

RULE

The 32 CFR CMMC Program rule requires solicitations for defense contracts involving the processing, storing, or transmitting of FCI or CUI on a non-Federal system will, in most cases, have a CMMC level and assessment type requirement that a contractor must meet to be eligible for a contract award.​

Contract Eligibility

Level 1 - Final Self Assessment with no POAMs
Level 2 Self Assessment - A Conditional (with POAMs) or Final (No POAMs) Assessment
Level 2 C3PAO Assessment - A Conditional (with POAMs) or Final (No POAMs) Assessment

Note: A conditional assessment with POAMs is only valid for 180 days from the initial assessment.

 

Level Requirement Breakdown

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Cloud Service Provider (CSP)

Cloud Service Provider (CSP) means an external company that provides a platform, infrastructure, applications, and/or storage SERVICES for its clients.​

 

Assessment of Cloud Service Provider

An OSC may use a FedRAMP Moderate (or higher) cloud environment to process, store, or transmit CUI in execution of a contract or subcontract with a requirement for CMMC Level 2 under the following circumstances:

EASY SPEAK
You can use a Cloud provider if you have a CMMC L2 requirement and they can provide either item (i) or (ii) and (iii) below.

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(i)
The Cloud Service Provider’s (CSP) product or service offering is FedRAMP Authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate (or higher) baseline in accordance with the FedRAMP Marketplace.

EASY SPEAK
The Cloud Provider must be listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

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(ii)
The Cloud Service Provider’s (CSP) product or service offering is not FedRAMP Authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate (or higher) baseline but meets security requirements equivalent to those established by the FedRAMP Moderate baseline (or Higher). Equivalency is met if the OSA has the CSP’s System Security Plan (SSP) or other security documentation that describes the system environment, system responsibilities, the current status of the Moderate baseline controls required for the system, and a Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) that summarizes how each control is MET and which party is responsible for maintaining that control that maps to the NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 requirements.

EASY SPEAK
The CSP must provide an SSP that identifies how they currently implement the FedRAMP Moderate requirements - 327 controls and map them to the 800-171/CMMC controls - and a CRM with defined responsibilities.

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(iii)

In accordance with § 170.19, the OSC’s on-premises infrastructure connecting to the CSP’s product or service offering is part of the CMMC Assessment Scope. As such, the security requirements from the CRM must be documented or referred to in the OSC’s SSP.

 

EASY SPEAK
The OSC must identify and reference the CSPs (a) FedRAMP Authorization OR (b) the CSPs SSP and CRM.

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External Service Provider (ESP)

External Service Provider (ESP) means external people, technology, or facilities that an organization utilizes for provision and management of comprehensive IT and / or cybersecurity services on behalf of the organization.

EASY SPEAK
Any non-employee who performs IT/Cybersecurity work for your company is an ESP.

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If an OSA utilizes an ESP, other than a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), the ESP must have a CMMC certification level equal to or greater than the certification level the OSC is seeking.

EASY SPEAK
The ESP's organization must have either a Level 2 or 3.

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Rule Comments

CISEVE pulled out all the Comments that DoD has already answered; you can download them.
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There are 44 Comments listed under 24 categories.
If your question/comment can be answered from this list there is no need to submit the comment again.

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Navigating CMMC with Confidence

As cyber threats to national security continue to evolve, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was introduced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that all Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors have adequate cybersecurity practices in place.

Whether you're handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), achieving CMMC certification is now a mission-critical requirement for doing business with the DoD.

CISEVE is a certified C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization), committed to helping organizations across the supply chain meet and maintain their cybersecurity obligations with clarity and expert guidance.

 

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