CMMC Compliance Consulting for Defense Contractors
CMMC · Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
For Defense Industrial Base contractors and subcontractors that handle Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information. We scope your CUI environment, assess against NIST SP 800-171, build the System Security Plan and POA&M, and prepare you for assessment. Level 2 readiness often takes 6 to 12 months or more.
Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
What is CMMC?
CMMC is a U.S. Department of Defense framework measuring defense contractors' cybersecurity maturity, ensuring adequate security practices for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Key Focus Areas
What our engagement includes
CyberWave GRC provides CMMC compliance consulting for US Defense Industrial Base contractors and subcontractors that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). We help you determine your required CMMC level, assess gaps against NIST SP 800-171, prepare your System Security Plan and plan of action, and get ready for a self-assessment or a C3PAO assessment.
How the engagement works
Scope
Identify FCI and CUI flows, assets and enclaves.
Assess
Score current practices against the required controls.
Document
Prepare the SSP, POA&M and supporting policies.
Remediate
Implement technical and procedural controls.
Mock assessment
Test readiness using assessment objectives.
Assessment support
Support self-assessment or C3PAO assessment activities.
Timeline and cost factors
Level 1 readiness can take weeks; Level 2 often takes 6 to 12 months or more. Cost depends on CUI scope, number of users and systems, existing NIST SP 800-171 maturity, and whether a cloud enclave is used. C3PAO fees are separate.
Questions buyers ask
CMMC 2.0 levels
| Level | Information protected | Requirements | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | FCI | 15 basic requirements | Annual self-assessment |
| Level 2 | CUI | 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements | Self-assessment or C3PAO every 3 years |
| Level 3 | Higher-risk CUI | Level 2 plus selected NIST SP 800-172 | Government (DIBCAC) assessment |
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