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CMMC Compliance & Readiness Services for Defense Contractors

🛡️ Guidance backed by a Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO)

If your business handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the Department of Defense, CMMC requirements can now appear in your contracts as a condition of award. DTCloudOn helps defense contractors and subcontractors across the United States prepare — from gap assessment and remediation through assessment readiness.

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3CMMC levels — Foundational, Advanced, Expert
110NIST SP 800-171 requirements at Level 2
Nov 10, 2026Phase 2 begins — C3PAO certification in applicable contracts
Cyber-ABRPO-backed compliance guidance

Know Exactly Where You Stand Before an Assessor Does

Our CMMC Gap Assessment measures your current environment against the requirements for your target CMMC level — so you can find and prioritize gaps before a C3PAO assessment.

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Understanding CMMC

What CMMC Requires, Level by Level

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense's program for verifying that contractors and subcontractors in the Defense Industrial Base protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The DFARS rule that allows CMMC requirements in DoD contracts took effect on November 10, 2025.

Enforcement is phasing in over several years. During Phase 1, many contracts allow self-assessment. Phase 2 begins on November 10, 2026, when DoD starts including Level 2 C3PAO certification requirements in applicable solicitations involving CUI. Because assessment availability can be limited, preparing early helps protect your contract opportunities.

  • Level 1 – Foundational: 15 basic safeguarding requirements (FAR 52.204-21) for FCI, annual self-assessment
  • Level 2 – Advanced: 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements for CUI, self-assessment or C3PAO certification depending on the contract
  • Level 3 – Expert: 24 additional NIST SP 800-172 requirements, government-led DIBCAC assessment
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CMMC compliance and NIST SP 800-171 readiness for defense contractors
Our CMMC Compliance Services

Everything Needed to Get — and Stay — Assessment Ready

From your first gap assessment to your annual SPRS affirmation, DTCloudOn supports the full CMMC readiness lifecycle.

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CMMC Gap Assessment

Evaluate your environment against NIST SP 800-171 and your target CMMC level, and get a prioritized roadmap to close the gaps.

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POA&M Remediation

Implement the technical controls, policies, and documented procedures your Plan of Action and Milestones calls for.

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System Security Plan (SSP)

Build and maintain the SSP, policies, and evidence artifacts your assessor will expect to see.

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C3PAO Pre-Assessment

A mock assessment modeled on the official Level 2 process, so remaining gaps surface before the official assessment.

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Access Control & MFA

Role-based access, least privilege, and multi-factor authentication across systems that process, store, or transmit CUI.

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Incident Response Planning

Documented IR plans, tested procedures, and playbooks aligned with CMMC incident response requirements.

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Continuous Monitoring & SIEM

Audit and accountability logging, alerting, and anomaly detection across systems that process CUI.

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CUI Data Protection

Encryption at rest and in transit, media protection controls, and restricted use of portable media.

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Subcontractor Flow-Down

Assess and track the compliance posture of subcontractors and vendors who handle your CUI.

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Security Awareness Training

Role-based training on CUI handling, phishing, and incident reporting to close human-factor gaps.

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Microsoft 365 GCC High Alignment

Plan and configure GCC High environments — including Purview and DLP — to support CUI handling in the cloud.

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Annual Affirmation & SPRS Reporting

Keep your compliance status current in the Supplier Performance Risk System year over year.

The Phase 2 Countdown

The Clock Is Already Running

CMMC enforcement is rolling out in phases, and each phase expands what may be required to win a DoD contract.

Nov 10, 2025

Phase 1 began — CMMC requirements started appearing in DoD solicitations and contracts

Nov 10, 2026

Phase 2 begins — Level 2 C3PAO certification required in applicable contracts involving CUI

6–12 months

A common timeframe for organizations starting from scratch to become assessment-ready

Plan Ahead

C3PAO assessment demand is rising as Phase 2 approaches — waiting can narrow your scheduling options

Our Process

Your Path to CMMC Certification

A structured roadmap from your first gap assessment through your official assessment — and staying compliant after.

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Gap Assessment

We evaluate your environment against NIST SP 800-171 and your target CMMC level, and document every gap.

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POA&M Remediation

We help implement the technical controls and policies your Plan of Action and Milestones requires, and refine your documentation.

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C3PAO Pre-Assessment

A mock assessment modeled on the official process, designed to surface remaining gaps before assessment day.

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Official Assessment

An authorized C3PAO — or DIBCAC for Level 3 — conducts the official assessment against your target level.

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SPRS Affirmation

We help you submit and maintain your assessment results and affirmations in the Supplier Performance Risk System.

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Ongoing Compliance

Continuous monitoring, annual affirmations, and control reviews help you stay compliant as your environment evolves.

Who We Work With

Built for the Defense Industrial Base

Whether you're a prime contractor, a subcontractor several tiers down, or a manufacturer handling CUI for the first time, CMMC requirements flow down based on the information you handle — not where you sit in the supply chain.

  • Primes and subcontractors handling CUI or FCI on DoD contracts
  • Manufacturers with ERP/MES systems in scope for CMMC Level 2
  • IT and cloud service providers supporting CUI environments
  • Small and mid-sized DIB companies without an in-house compliance team
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CMMC Readiness Snapshot

On Track for Phase 2
NIST 800-171 Controls Implemented
SSP Documentation Complete
POA&M Items Closed
Staff Security-Awareness Trained
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Backed by a Registered Practitioner Organization

DTCloudOn's CMMC guidance is supported by a partnership with a Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) — so your roadmap is grounded in current CMMC program guidance, not just general IT best practice.

FAQ

CMMC Compliance Questions, Answered

What is CMMC, and why does it matter now?

CMMC is the DoD's program for verifying that contractors protect Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information. Since November 10, 2025, CMMC requirements can be included in DoD solicitations and contracts through the DFARS rule — so a missing assessment or certification can affect contract eligibility, not just a future audit.

Which CMMC level applies to my business?

It depends on the information you handle and what your contract specifies. Level 1 covers Federal Contract Information with 15 basic safeguarding requirements and an annual self-assessment. Level 2 covers Controlled Unclassified Information and requires the 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements, with either a self-assessment or a C3PAO certification depending on the contract. Level 3 adds selected NIST SP 800-172 requirements for the most sensitive programs and is assessed by the government.

Do I need a C3PAO assessment, or can I self-assess?

During Phase 1, many Level 2 contracts allow self-assessment. Beginning November 10, 2026, Phase 2 adds Level 2 C3PAO certification requirements to applicable solicitations involving CUI. If your pipeline includes CUI work, plan as though third-party certification will be required.

What does a CMMC gap assessment involve?

We evaluate your current controls, policies, and documentation against the 110 requirements at Level 2 (or the relevant requirement set for your target level), then provide a prioritized Plan of Action and Milestones that shows what to fix first.

How long does it take to get CMMC ready?

It varies by starting point, but many organizations need six to twelve months to close control gaps and build required documentation. Demand for C3PAO assessments is rising as Phase 2 approaches, so starting early helps protect your timeline.

How does DTCloudOn help with the whole process?

We support gap assessment, remediation, documentation, and pre-assessment preparation, backed by an RPO partnership for guidance grounded in current CMMC program requirements — so you go into your official assessment prepared instead of guessing.

Phase 2 Starts November 10, 2026.

Don't wait for a solicitation to tell you you're not ready. Get a free CMMC gap assessment and know exactly where you stand.

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