CMMC on a Budget

Self Gap Analysis and Remediation are feasible, but only when supported by well-structured resources, sufficient staffing, and the capacity to manage its inherent complexity.

Absent these elements, the effort becomes high-risk and may ultimately result in failure during the C3PAO assessment for certification.

New to CMMC

Beginning your CMMC Journey

- You have options -

Conduct your own Gap Analysis

Use our free tool, CyberGap for CMMC Level 1 or 2

Determine your CMMC Posture

By Conducting a Gap Analysis for CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 Controls and Subcontrols

Outsource Gap Analysis

Directly hire a Cyber-AB Certified CCP Consultant w/

CMMC Compliance Artifacts

SharePoint or OneDrive, Google Drive, Local File Servers, or Excel Spreadsheets

Migrate information you currently keep in any combination of the above to a Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Application.

Armada Cyber Defense has developed a CMMC aligned GRC, CyberComply that also allows for CyberGap Gap Analysis results to be directly uploaded.

Remediation

This is a structured process of fixing identified Gaps between your organization's current cybersecurity posture and the specific requirements outlined in the CMMC framework

Conduct your own Remediation

Self-remediation is possible but only if you have the structured resources, adequate staffing, and time to manage the complexity. Otherwise, it becomes risky and may lead to failure at the C3PAO stage.

Outsource Remediation

Directly hire a Cyber-AB Certified CCP Consultant w/

CMMC Compliance Artifacts

SharePoint or OneDrive, Google Drive, Local File Servers, or Excel Spreadsheets

Keep your information where it currently resides

Relative Difficulty of Different areas compared to a GRC

• Setup & Architecture 5x (Manual structuring required)

• Gap Analysis 4x (Tools and workflows must be built)

• Evidence Management 4x (No direct mapping to controls)

• Remediation Tracking 3x (Fragmented tools needed)

• Audit Preparation 5x (No standard format for evidence)

• Access Control & CUI 4x (Prone to misconfiguration)

Mock C3PAO Level 2 Assessment

A mock C3PAO Level 2 assessment is a practice run before the real cybersecurity audit. It helps you find out what’s missing, broken, or not good enough before an official assessor comes in. Think of it like testing your parachute before you jump. If you wait for the real drop to find out something’s wrong, it’s too late. The mock assessment gives you a safe chance to fix mistakes, build confidence, and make sure you’re truly ready to pass your audit for certification.

Directly hire a Cyber-AB Certified CCA Consultant

(Note CCA, not CCP)

Request Quotes by Providing the following information:

• How many people are in the CMMC scope? (not total employees)

• How many locations will be involved? (offices, sites)

• What kind of data you handle? (specifically CUI)

• What your IT setup looks like? (cloud, on-prem, hybrid)

• Are you ready? (Do you already have your SSP and POA&M?)

• When do you want the assessment?

C3PAO Directory at Cyber-AB

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Schedule C3PAO L2 Assessment for Certification

Because there are over 70 accredited C3PAOs, each with different specialties, availability, and pricing models, selecting the right one can significantly impact your timeline and cost.