CMMC Consulting
- Strategic Guidance to Help Your Organization Achieve CMMC Compliance
- About Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0
- Tiered CMMC Levels and Requirements
- Our CMMC Consulting Services
- Why Trust CBIZ Pivot Point Security Consulting for CMMC?
- CMMC FAQs
- Start Your CMMC Compliance Journey
- CMMC Resources
Strategic Guidance to Help Your Organization Achieve CMMC Compliance
All contractors and subcontractors in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are required to comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This multilevel security framework protects sensitive government information from cyber breaches and threats to national security within the defense supply chain.
For over twenty years, CBIZ Pivot Point Security has been guiding organizations on their way to CMMC certification. Our CMMC compliance support is tailored to your needs, helping you determine each step required for certification.
About Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been working to improve cybersecurity within the DIB. The CMMC is a DoD program that ensures contractors and subcontractors can safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The CMMC Final Rule, also called CMMC 2.0, was published on October 15, 2024. Its goal is to protect sensitive data shared with defense contractors and subcontractors before, during, and after projects are completed. CMMC 2.0 streamlines requirements and aligns with existing and widely accepted cybersecurity standards, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST SP 800-171).
The CMMC Final Rule has three primary features:
- Tier levels: The CMMC program defines three advanced levels. Based on the sensitivity of the managed information and data, organizations must implement advanced cybersecurity standards.
- Assessments: Organizations must meet compliance standards within their selected CMMC level. A company must attest to its compliance status and will likely need to organize third-party assessments.
- Contracts: An organization’s contract will outline its certification requirements.
CBIZ Pivot Point Security focuses on providing the required expertise to streamline your path to CMMC certification. Often after a quick introductory call with our team, you can identify any critical challenges that would impact your organization’s ability to reach its certification goals.
Tiered CMMC Levels and Requirements
If you are a DoD supplier, you will need to identify your required CMMC level. Under the final compliance rule, you must be certified to the appropriate CMMC level to secure defense contracts.
Based on the information you manage, your organization may need to achieve one of three levels. Each level differs in security controls and assessment requirements. CBIZ Pivot Point Security will help you understand the CMMC level your organization must adhere to.
Level One Compliance: Foundational Requirements
This certification level indicates that a company must protect FCI. An annual self-assessment, consisting of seventeen security controls outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-21, is required. Audits can occur anytime, so contact CBIZ Pivot Point Security to gauge your organization's readiness. Our Level One CMMC cybersecurity compliance consultation services are crucial in identifying the gaps your organization needs to address to meet expectations.
Level Two Compliance: Advanced Security Protocols
Level Two certification addresses the protection of CUI. This more advanced level covers one hundred ten requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171, with third-party assessments mandated every three years. Annual self-assessment may be allowed for information not deemed critical to national security. It is important to note that CMMC Level 2 only covers basic CUI and that your contracts need to be carefully reviewed to ensure that you are not processing specified CUI (e.g., NO-FORN, ITAR) that have additional requirements. Get the CMMC certification help you need to understand what is required on your part.
Level Three Compliance: Expert Cybersecurity Standards
High-priority DoD suppliers must meet one hundred thirty-four requirements, including additional cybersecurity standards based on NIST 800-172. The federal government assesses compliance every three years and requires annual affirmations. Our expert CMMC planning firm informs you about Level Three compliance requirements to note obstacles you could be facing prior to certification.
Our CMMC Consulting Services
Compliance with CMMC standards is no longer optional if you plan to do business with the DoD. Our CMMC consulting services ensure that you stay competitive and appealing to government agencies and prime contractors.
Our CMMC experts provide a comprehensive CMMC compliance strategy. Engage with a dedicated CMMC compliance consultant to help you interpret new requirements, identify potential roadblocks, and build a practical roadmap.
CMMC Security Assessment Services
Determine how CUI flows to, within, and from your organization. This will constitute the “scope” of your CMMC System Security Plan (SSP) — or the extent to which your organization needs to be compliant. We’ll then conduct a risk assessment to identify known potential vulnerabilities to CMMC-relevant controls.
CUI Identification and Management
We identify basic and specified forms of CUI. Identifying specific forms that require additional treatments beyond CMMC requirements is crucial, particularly for ITAR data.
Our consulting services offer in-depth guidance to securely manage basic and ITAR-related CUI, aligning with CMMC and ITAR compliance.
CMMC Gap Analysis Services
We’ll assess your current cybersecurity setup against CMMC standards to identify gaps that need to be filled to prepare you for certification.
Implementation Support:
We assist your team in implementing the necessary controls, policies, procedures, and any required elements. This process could range from setting up new security measures to improving existing systems.
Our CMMC compliance consulting is designed for organizations preparing to meet contract requirements. Your CMMC consultant offers hands-on assistance in developing all of the artifacts required to be certified. Further, we will ensure the controls are operationalized and producing the required evidence to pass a C3PAO certification audit.
Documentation Assistance:
CMMC standards require organizations to create and maintain documentation. We will help you prepare the necessary documents (e.g., SSP, Risk Assessment, Policies, Incident Response Plans) outlining your organization’s current security measures. As necessary, we will author any Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) detailing how you plan to address outstanding security issues.
Ongoing Compliance Support:
CMMC compliance is not a one-and-done process. Once you’ve achieved certification at your required level, we provide continuing support to maintain compliance and prepare your organization for future assessments or audits.
Why Trust CBIZ Pivot Point Security Consulting for CMMC?
The CMMC Final Program Rule, which codified the CMMC program, went into effect on December 16, 2024. CMMC requirements are being phased into contracts, starting with the new DFARS rule, which took effect on November 10, 2025. The full implementation of CMMC requirements across all levels is being rolled out over a three-year period.
Organizations partnering with us operate in heavily regulated sectors, including manufacturing, professional services, aerospace, and construction. Many also work with commercial companies and leverage standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and TISAX to meet client contractual demands and build trust in the marketplace. With many, we have helped them integrate their existing cybersecurity programs with CMMC to reduce timelines and simplify post-certification operations.
We take a personalized approach to CMMC consulting. It is crucial to understand the business and your existing cybersecurity program to ensure that your CUI Enclave/Scope is optimized. We have helped hundreds of companies achieve certification to complex cybersecurity certifications such as CMMC. Get the assistance you require to pursue government contracts and defend against cybersecurity incidents. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, ensuring you can rely on our services.
CMMC FAQs
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a three-level framework to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across more than three hundred thousand companies in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Any company engaged in a contract or subcontract (via a Prime Contractor) with the U.S. Department of Defense will need to achieve certification at one of three CMMC levels.
CMMC has three certification levels. Level One is required for any organization that stores, transmits, or processes Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Level Two is needed for any organization that stores, transmits, or processes Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Level Three is necessary for any organization that handles CUI and faces Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
Becoming CMMC certified is easier with the help of a CMMC consultancy company. CBIZ Pivot Point Security guides you through:
- Determining your target CMMC level
- Developing a CMMC compliance roadmap to assess your cybersecurity maturity and close gaps
- Choosing a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)
- Scheduling and undergoing a CMMC assessment
- Addressing nonconformities within ninety days
- Receiving a CMMC compliance certificate, good for three years
- Conducting annual self-assessments
Your CMMC certification depends on your role in the DIB and the type of information your organization handles. Organizations that process CUI as part of a DoD contract should plan to reach compliance with CMMC Level Two.
Organizations that deal with non-classified information may only need CMMC Level 1 clearance while remaining vigilant in case of security audits.
The CMMC Final Rule took effect on December 16, 2024. New DoD contract requirements began in early 2025.
Now is the time to contact CBIZ Pivot Point Security’s expert consultants to ensure your eligibility and readiness for new contracts.
The CMMC program will utilize a four-phase implementation plan over three years. This process is designed to give organizations the time to understand CMMC standards and address ramp-up issues:
- Phase one (early to mid-2025): Level One and Level Two self-assessments are prerequisites for DoD contracts.
- Phase two (2026): CMMC Level Two certification will require a third-party assessment from an accredited C3PAO.
- Phase three (2027): CMMC Level Three certification requirements will be added for contracts with sensitive CUI.
- Phase four (2028): The full implementation phase will mandate compliance with your organization’s CMMC level.
C3PAOs play a critical role in verifying that government contractors and subcontractors meet the DoD’s cybersecurity requirements. The Cyber Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) onboards C3PAOs, who then train and certify their auditors to conduct CMMC assessments.
If you need a third-party CMMC assessment, CBIZ Pivot Point Security will help you find a certified C3PAO to schedule an audit.
Our CMMC consultancy services outline what it will take to achieve compliance, providing a clear path when responding to DoD requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
Start Your CMMC Compliance Journey
Turn to CBIZ Pivot Point Security and start your CMMC certification journey. We provide a clear compliance plan, so you know exactly what it takes to achieve your desired CMMC level. Our CMMC audit readiness consultants prepare you to resolve gaps, long before your official assessment date.
Contact us today to schedule a meeting with one of our compliance experts.
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