CMMC Compliance Services
CMMC Certification Preparation to Ensure You Will Keep & Grow Your DoD Business
- CMMC Certification Preparation to Secure and Expand Your DoD Business
- What is CMMC Compliance?
- Understanding CMMC Compliance Levels
- Our Approach to CMMC Compliance
- Why Work With Our CMMC Experts?
- Contact CBIZ Pivot Point Security for Expert CMMC Compliance Services
- CMMC Resources
- CMMC Ongoing Compliance Frequently Asked Questions
CMMC Certification Preparation to Secure and Expand Your DoD Business
National security depends on the safety of military and government information. This involves keeping sensitive data out of the hands of unauthorized personnel and cybercriminals. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, refers to a set of cybersecurity standards that entities are required to meet before they can complete work on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
There are three certification tiers that apply to organizations seeking Department of Defense contracts: Level One, Level Two, and Level Three. Organizations with a DFARS 252.204.7012 clause in their contracts have been required to be compliant with NIST 800-171 since October 2016. CMMC has formalized this NIST 800-171 compliance requirement to include third party (C3PAO) validation with these CMMC Level Two audits ramping up from 2025 forward. Level Three compliance comes into effect in November 2025.
Let CBIZ Pivot Point Security guide you on your compliance journey. We help organizations understand compliance standards, assess their status, and maintain CMMC compliance. No matter where you are in the process, our comprehensive assessment, remediation, and implementation support help you operate with transparency.
The Problem
“The U.S. is losing six hundred billion dollars a year to our adversaries in exfiltrations, data rights, and R&D loss. If we were able to institute good cyber hygiene and reduce that by 10%, think of the amount of money that we could save to truly reinvest back into our partners in the industrial base that we need to stay on the competitive edge…”
Katie Arrington, Special Assistant for Cybersecurity to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
What is CMMC Compliance?
Previously, companies working with the DoD and government entities needed to self-attest to compliance. This involved reviewing guidelines mentioned in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and NIST SP 800-171, both published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The self-assessment approach resulted in notable breaches of critical government information, driving the DoD and other government agencies to mandate a more rigorous verification process — Cybersecurity Maturity Model compliance.
CMMC compliance measures the maturity of your organization’s security practices and your ability to protect two types of information: Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
DoD contractors must prove their ability to safeguard controlled government and military data from unauthorized disclosure. We can help by validating or improving your CMMC cybersecurity program. Choose CBIZ Pivot Point Security for CMMC-managed services that help you remain in good standing now and into the future.
Understanding CMMC Compliance Levels
The CMMC Final Rule, also called CMMC 2.0, consists of three compliance levels. Each is based on the information a contractor manages. Your organization must achieve a specified CMMC level to win DoD and government contracts.
At CBIZ Pivot Point Security, we take this into consideration and base our CMMC services on the certification level you wish to achieve.
Level One Compliance: Foundational Requirements
Level One focuses on basic cyber hygiene. Level One organizations can only manage FCI — not CUI. To achieve Level One, you must implement basic security controls stated in FAR 52.204-21, which include:
- Seventeen basic cybersecurity practices with self-assessment and documentation.
- Perform an annual self-assessment to demonstrate compliance.
Level Two Compliance: Advanced Security Protocols
Defense contractors are mandated to comply with CMMC Level Two, Advanced Security Protocols, which allows them to handle CUI and participate in programs deemed critical to national security.
To be compliant at Level Two, you must:
- Document a System Security Plan (SSP) and a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Implement all one hundred ten security practices outlined in NIST SP 800-171 to the scope defined in the SSP.
- Perform annual self-assessments for non-critical contracts.
- Undergo an independent certification audit by a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) every three years for most contracts.
Level Three Compliance: Expert Cybersecurity Standards
CMMC Level Three focuses on controls and measures to protect CUI from advanced persistent threats (APTs). These are often more relentless and complex than traditional cyberattacks.
To attain Level Three CMMC compliance, you must:
- Satisfy all Level One and Level Two requirements.
- Implement an additional twenty-four enhanced security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-172.
- Be audited by the DoD’s Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).
Our Approach to Maintaining CMMC Compliance
If your organization handles or stores sensitive data, you need to be CMMC certified. We offer a full range of CMMC 2.0 compliance services that make it easier to continue putting your best foot forward.
Compliance Assessment:
In years two and three of a CMMC certification cycle, you will self-attest to your compliance. Having an independent party validate your CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance before your Senior Official signs the affirmation reduces the risk of misstating compliance and a potential False Claims Act (FCA). We assess your current cybersecurity practices against the latest CMMC requirements and issue a formal report that you can use to validate your compliance and as the basis for your affirmation.
Remediation Planning:
If changes occur in your CMMC Scope or your SSP, we can work with your team to identify what CMMC artifacts and controls need updating to accommodate the changes. If, during the compliance assessment, we observe any noncompliance, we will work with your team to develop the required Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) necessary to return you to compliance.
Implementation Support:
Should your team need support in addressing the Scope Changes or POAMs, our team will work as an extension of your team to ensure the changes are implemented optimally.
Documentation Preparation:
We can prepare or guide the preparation of all essential documentation needed for your CMMC compliance program. This includes an SSP that outlines your organization’s cybersecurity system and a POA&M that details your plans for improving cybersecurity in any areas of current noncompliance.
CMMC Training:
CMMC training transforms your team into your greatest compliance asset. We are passionate about CMMC 2.0 compliance consulting and will inform your staff about shortcomings we find. Get your entire team on the same page for CMMC compliance solutions. CMMC training is essential for understanding how your organization is performing currently and identifying the new methods and responsibilities necessary to transition from Level One compliance to Level Two or Three.
Ongoing Compliance Management:
We continue to monitor and manage your installed controls to ensure ongoing CMMC compliance. CBIZ Pivot Point Security will develop a personalized CMMC compliance support approach for your needs. Prioritize compliance with the means to monitor data in real time, collect evidence, test cybersecurity controls, compile documents, and understand potential vulnerabilities before they impact operations.
Why Work With Our CMMC Experts?
CBIZ Pivot Point Security is a one-stop solution for establishing and maintaining CMMC compliance. Our team has been offering cybersecurity assessments and consulting since 2001, which means we’ve been working with clients at all three levels for over twenty years.
With thousands of successful engagements to date, CBIZ Pivot Point Security is the right choice for managed services for CMMC. We are ISO 27001 Certified and CREST Accredited. These certifications prove our expertise in IT security risk management and our ability to offer premium cybersecurity assistance for CMMC compliance.
You can rely on us for all your CMMC compliance needs, knowing that we also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Partner with experts who have more than four hundred years of combined industry experience in maintaining compliance.
An Experienced Service Provider
Our confidence comes from our experience and all that we are trusted to protect…
CMMC for three billion dollar manufacturers
The world’s barcodes
In-car technology for more than two hundred seventy-five million vehicles
More than two hundred ISO-27001 certifications
Dozens of Defense Industrial Base clients ranging from 10 people to $7B+ organization
This isn’t our first rodeo.
Our confidence comes from our experience and all that we are trusted to protect…
CMMC/800-171 for $3B+ Manufacturers
The World’s Barcodes
In Car Technology for 275M+ Vehicles
100+ ISO-27001 Certifications
200+ Government Entities
Contact CBIZ Pivot Point Security for Expert CMMC Compliance Services
Stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive as a DoD contractor, subcontractor, or supplier. Start your CMMC compliance journey with CBIZ Pivot Point Security today. Schedule a consultation with a CMMC expert to discuss your current security program and what it will take to help you achieve or maintain compliance now.
CMMC Ongoing Compliance Frequently Asked Questions
CBIZ Pivot Point Security wants you to understand the benefits of CMMC compliance help. Our experts answer a few frequently asked questions below to clarify what to expect from a CMMC compliance service provider.
Companies requiring CMMC compliance work closely with the DoD and the United States government. Entities arranging contracts with the DoD or bidding on them commonly require CMMC compliance. Whether CMMC compliance is mandatory should be clearly stated in a contract negotiation.
CBIZ Pivot Point Security helps you stay current with the latest standards for ongoing compliance management, including requirements for Level One, Level Two, and Level Three.
Whether you need support for recertification every few years or annual self-assessments, we develop a CMMC compliance plan that fits your needs.
Level One and Level Two entities must complete annual self-assessments between traditional audits. The Level Two tier is subject to an ongoing certification audit every three years. The Level Three tier is subject to continual auditing by the DIBCAC.
Yes. CBIZ Pivot Point Security stays informed about the latest updates to CMMC requirements. Count on our representatives to update you about applicable changes throughout your partnership with us.
CBIZ Pivot Point Security offers full-service CMMC compliance support and will introduce you to an in-house expert with experience navigating standards for your current tier. We can also prepare you for what is ahead should you anticipate securing more sensitive contracts.
