Our CMMC Compliance Methodology
We’ve developed a clear 4-step compliance methodology to take you all the way to a successful CMMC compliance assessment. As your CMMC compliance services provider, CyberCrest will help you navigate the complexities of the framework efficiently.
Gap Assessment
We conduct a CMMC gap analysis and develop a path towards compliance.
Remediation Support
We assist in developing documentation and implementing CMMC controls to help achieve a state of compliance.
Assessment
We conduct an assessment to evaluate CMMC compliance level.
Certification Issuance
We provide support for steps leading up to the final certification audit and certification issuance.
YOUR STEPS TO COMPLIANCE
Our CMMC Compliance Consulting Services
CyberCrest’s CMMC consultants are ready to guide you through the CMMC certification process confidently, helping you identify gaps, remediate deficiencies and ensure ongoing compliance.
CMMC Gap Assessment
CyberCrest conducts a thorough CMMC gap assessment to evaluate your organization’s current security posture against CMMC requirements. We identify gaps, provide a detailed roadmap for the remediation process, and prioritize necessary improvements to prepare for certification.
Remediation Support
Our remediation support services help organizations implement required security controls, update policies and procedures, and strengthen their cybersecurity framework. Our CMMC compliance company provides hands-on guidance to close compliance gaps and align your security program with CMMC expectations.
Advisory Services
CyberCrest offers ongoing CMMC advisory services, assisting with compliance strategy, internal control testing, CMMC IT consulting and compliance readiness for third-party assessments. Our experts provide tailored recommendations and support to help organizations maintain long-term compliance and cybersecurity resilience.
DELIVERABLES
What You Get from a CMMC Engagement
CMMC is assessed on evidence. Our CMMC consultants produce that evidence with you rather than handing over a template, and which documents you need depends on the level your contract sets.
CMMC Gap Assessment Report
An evaluation of your current cybersecurity posture against the requirements for your level, with each gap mapped to the requirement it belongs to and prioritized by what has to be fixed first.
System Security Plan
The document that describes your system boundary, how each of the security controls is implemented and who is responsible for it. We draft it to meet DoD expectations rather than leaving your team to assemble it.
Plan of Action and Milestones
A dated plan for the requirements you have not met yet, with an owner and a deadline against each one. POA&Ms are allowed at Levels 2 and 3. Level 1 permits none at all, so every requirement has to be closed before you can affirm.
Policies and Procedures
The written controls behind the plan, developed with your team so the documentation matches how your organization actually runs rather than how a template says it should.
Achieve CMMC Compliance with CyberCrest
CMMC certification can be daunting, and the complexities of the framework certainly pose a challenge, but CyberCrest’s seasoned CMMC compliance consultants and registered practitioners are here to help. Speak with an RP or a CMMC professional here to begin your compliance journey.
Why Choose CyberCrest?
With deep expertise in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance and a proven track record in the industry, our CMMC consulting company is well-positioned to guide your organization through the complexities of the framework. As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization with registered practitioners on staff, our team ensures that you meet all framework requirements while strengthening your cybersecurity resilience.
Client-First Strategies
CyberCrest will always put your organization’s needs first, making your priorities central to our strategy without sacrificing quality.
Technology Enabled
CyberCrest leverages state-of-the-art audit and compliance software to streamline and enhance the compliance journey. Our consultants are also trained and have hands-on experience with the top compliance platform vendors.
Ready to Start
While some CMMC consulting companies may require several months to begin, CyberCrest staffs up ahead of time and is always ready to start the engagement.
Remediation Support
We take pride in being able to support any information security implementation and remediation efforts. From technical to administrative tasks, we roll up our sleeves to ensure our clients’ compliance success without compromising best practices and requirements.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from Our Clients
I have worked with CyberCrest on multiple compliance engagements over the past several years including HITRUST, NIS 2 and ISO 27001. Without exception, CyberCrest has consistently exceeded expectations for my clients through a combination of highly experienced consultants, and a practical approach to achieving compliance. They are willing to roll up their sleeves and help organizations fully understand and address their compliance challenges, not just function as external auditors.
“I have used the CyberCrest team for a variety of critical information security compliance engagements over the years including successfully attaining ISO 27001 and HITRUST certifications. All of our engagements have exceeded expectations!”
"We have worked with CyberCrest on multiple penetration testing and cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments. The CyberCrest team has consistently produced high quality deliverables at fair prices. We give their client prospects our strongest recommendation."
About CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework designed to protect sensitive government data, specifically Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), across the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. Required by the U.S. Department of Defense, CMMC sets security standards for contractors handling government data. Compliance is a condition of bidding on DoD contracts, and it helps organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, reduce risk and meet federal requirements. CyberCrest supports businesses in achieving CMMC compliance readiness through assessments, gap analyses and advisory services.
- Unlock opportunities to bid on DoD contracts and drive new business
- Ensure the renewal of existing contracts and current business
- Build trust and support DoD missions by protecting CUI
WHO IT APPLIES TO
Who Needs CMMC Certification
CMMC applies to anyone holding a DoD contract or subcontract who handles federal contract information or controlled unclassified information on their own systems. Primes must comply and must pass the requirement down the supply chain.
Prime contractors
Where a contract carries a CMMC requirement, the status has to be in place before award rather than promised for later. The level that applies is named in the solicitation.
Subcontractors at any tier
A subcontractor handling only federal contract information needs Level 1 (Self). One handling controlled unclassified information needs Level 2 (Self) as a minimum, and where the prime contract calls for Level 2 (C3PAO), the subcontractor needs that same status.
Suppliers preparing to bid
The question is rarely whether to start but which level to build toward and how much of your environment falls inside the scope. Waiting for a solicitation to land leaves little time to close a wide gap.
RELATED SERVICES
Compliance Beyond CMMC
Looking for more than CMMC cybersecurity services? CyberCrest offers a wide range of compliance services, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and more. Our expert team helps your organization meet industry standards, strengthen security, and navigate complex regulatory requirements. Let us help you achieve comprehensive compliance today.
Frequently asked questions
What is CMMC compliance?
CMMC, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, is the Department of Defense program that verifies a contractor protects federal contract information and controlled unclassified information to the standard its contract requires. Compliance means meeting the security requirements for your CMMC level, recording the result in the Supplier Performance Risk System and affirming it. It is a condition of award rather than a nice to have.
What does a CMMC consultant do?
A CMMC consultant prepares you for assessment rather than performing it. In practice that means scoping which of your systems fall inside the CMMC assessment boundary, running a gap assessment against the requirements for your level, drafting the System Security Plan and the supporting documentation, guiding remediation of the gaps that are found, and reviewing your evidence before an assessor sees it. CyberCrest works as a CMMC consultant in exactly this sense: we are a Registered Practitioner Organization, so we advise and prepare, while a formal Level 2 assessment is carried out by an accredited C3PAO. The job of a CMMC consultant is to get you to the point where you can achieve CMMC certification on the first attempt.
When is CMMC compliance required?
The trigger is the contract. CMMC requirements are being phased into DoD solicitations, so the CMMC level and the assessment type you need are named in the contract or subcontract you are bidding on. The practical point is that the status has to be in place before award. You cannot win the work first and become compliant afterwards.
How much does CMMC certification cost?
Cost depends on your CMMC level, how much of your environment falls inside the assessment scope, and how far your current security controls already meet the requirements. A Level 1 self-assessment costs you internal time. A Level 2 certification assessment adds the C3PAO fee, which is paid to the assessor and is separate from any consulting work. CyberCrest scopes an engagement after a kickoff call and a review of your environment, so the effort is clear before you commit.
How do you maintain CMMC compliance?
Compliance runs on a cycle rather than ending at the initial assessment. At CMMC Level 1 you repeat the self-assessment every year and submit it in SPRS. At Level 2 the assessment runs on a three year cycle, whether it is a self-assessment or a C3PAO assessment. On top of that, an affirming official has to affirm continuing compliance after every assessment and annually thereafter. CyberCrest supports DoD contractors through those cycles so that you maintain compliance between them rather than scrambling before each renewal.
How long does a typical CMMC audit take?
CMMC assessments usually range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the certification level (1 to 3) and the size and complexity of your organization.
Which CMMC level applies to my business?
Level determination depends on the type and sensitivity of DoD contracts you handle. Most DoD contractors require Level 1 (basic cyber hygiene) or Level 2 (handling Controlled Unclassified Information - CUI).
What key areas does the assessor focus on during the CMMC assessment process?
Assessors examine evidence demonstrating implementation of required cybersecurity practices and processes across domains like access control, incident response, configuration management, and risk management.
What documentation should we prepare for our CMMC assessment?
Prepare documented cybersecurity policies, procedures, system security plans, incident response processes, evidence of implemented controls, and previous assessments or vulnerability scans.
Can CyberCrest perform official CMMC audits, or just readiness assessments?
CyberCrest specializes in readiness assessments, gap analyses, and preparation support. Formal CMMC audits are performed by accredited CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs).
What if our company fails the initial CMMC assessment?
If gaps are identified, the assessor provides detailed findings to help you implement corrective actions. After remediation, a reassessment can be scheduled to confirm compliance.
How long is CMMC certification valid?
A Level 2 or Level 3 assessment is valid for three years. In between, your affirming official must submit an annual affirmation of continuing compliance in SPRS, and a significant change to your assessment scope can require a new assessment before the three years are up.
