Understanding the Cyber AB’s Role and how CyberComply Supports the CMMC Ecosystem

The Department of Defense created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to strengthen cybersecurity across its supply chain. At the center of this framework is The Cyber AB, the organization responsible for managing accreditation, training, and oversight for CMMC assessments. Its official website, CyberAB.org, serves as the central information hub for assessors, consultants, and contractors preparing for certification.

As defense contractors work to meet CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 requirements, understanding how The Cyber AB operates and how platforms like CyberComply support compliance is critical.

What Is The Cyber AB?

The Cyber AB, officially known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body, is the sole non-governmental organization authorized by the Department of Defense to oversee and accredit entities in the CMMC ecosystem.

Its responsibilities include accrediting Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) and certifying individual professionals such as Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) and Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs). These individuals are trained and authorized to perform official assessments and guide contractors through the compliance process.

The Cyber AB also sets the rules of conduct, ethical standards, and operational guidelines for all licensed CMMC participants to ensure uniformity, impartiality, and trust. Its public website, CyberAB.org, serves as the official resource for CMMC program updates, accreditation information, and a directory of authorized professionals and assessment organizations.

The Role of CyberComply in Supporting CMMC Readiness

Armada Cyber Defense LLC, operating as CyberComply, is an active participant in the CMMC ecosystem and a trusted partner to defense contractors preparing for assessment. Our team of CMMC-trained Consultants, CCPs, and CCAs works with contractors to perform comprehensive Gap Assessments and Remediation Planning in alignment with the CMMC Level 2 framework.

The CyberComply platform simplifies and automates many of the core readiness activities required before formal assessment:

1. Gap Assessment Support – CCPs and Consultants use CyberComply to evaluate the organization’s implementation of each of the 110 CMMC Level 2 controls. The platform calculates SPRS scores, flags noncompliant areas, and prioritizes remediation steps.

2. Remediation Tracking – CyberComply enables users and consultants to track progress, assign control owners, and document evidence to close gaps.

3. SSP and POA&M Automation – The platform automatically generates System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) based on input from CCPs or consultants, ensuring documentation aligns with NIST 800-171 standards.

4. Assessment Preparation – When ready, CyberComply exports organized evidence packages that streamline the handoff to Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) for official third-party assessments.

Through this integrated approach, CyberComply provides both the tools and expert coordination needed for successful CMMC certification.

How The Cyber AB Governs the CMMC Ecosystem

The Cyber AB serves as the backbone of the CMMC ecosystem. Its primary responsibilities include:

• Accrediting C3PAOs: Ensuring all assessment organizations meet strict standards for independence, quality, and process integrity.

• Training and Certifying Professionals: Overseeing the qualification and credentialing of CCPs and CCAs who perform CMMC readiness and assessment work.

• Policy and Oversight: Maintaining consistency, transparency, and ethics across all licensed participants.

• Public Marketplace: Providing a searchable directory at CyberAB.org where contractors can verify accredited organizations and certified professionals.

This structure helps maintain confidence in the CMMC process by ensuring that every assessment is carried out by trained, authorized experts under a consistent standard of quality.

Why The Cyber AB and CyberComply Matter to the Defense Industrial Base

The Defense Industrial Base handles large volumes of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that must be protected from compromise. The Cyber AB’s governance ensures that assessments are credible and that only verified organizations handle sensitive DoD information.

CyberComply supports this mission by giving contractors a structured way to prepare for certification and engage with qualified CCPs, CCAs, and consultants. By combining technology automation with professional expertise, CyberComply reduces the time, cost, and confusion often associated with achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance.

This collaboration helps defense contractors move confidently from initial readiness through successful certification, while maintaining compliance and security in the long term.

Shared Commitment to Security and Trust

The Cyber AB provides the structure, standards, and oversight that make CMMC certification credible. CyberComply delivers the platform and professional guidance that make certification achievable. Together, both organizations contribute to a stronger, more secure Defense Industrial Base.

By working with CyberComply and trained CMMC professionals, defense contractors gain the clarity, tools, and support they need to meet the expectations set by The Cyber AB and the Department of Defense.