What is CMMC and why does it matter?

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the DoD's framework for verifying that defense contractors have adequate cybersecurity practices. Without it, you won't be eligible for DoD contracts that require it.

What's the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2?

Level 1 covers 17 basic cyber hygiene practices (self-assessment). Level 2 requires all 110 NIST 800-171 controls and a third-party C3PAO assessment for contracts involving CUI.

How long does it take to get CMMC certified?

Timelines vary based on your current posture. Typically 3–9 months from gap assessment to audit readiness, depending on how many controls need remediation.

Do subcontractors need CMMC too?

Yes. If you handle CUI as a subcontractor in the defense supply chain, you'll need the same level of certification as the prime contractor's flow-down requirements specify.

Can TRNSFRM be our C3PAO assessor?

No — by design, the organization that helps you prepare cannot also assess you. We get you fully ready, then a separate accredited C3PAO conducts the official assessment.

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CMMC Compliance

CMMC Compliance Services

CMMC Phase 2 begins November 10, 2026. Three ways to engage, depending on where you are: assess the gap, close the gap, or prove you're audit-ready. We take defense contractors from first scoping call to C3PAO assessment — and stay on afterward to keep the program current.

Book a 30-minute, no-obligation risk discovery call.

You keep the written snapshot either way

How Our CMMC Engagements Work

Pick the starting point that matches where you are today. Most clients begin with a gap assessment and move through the stages as budget and deadlines allow.

Stage 1

CMMC Gap Assessment

2–4 weeks

Establish your real position against Level 1 or Level 2 before you commit budget to remediation.

CUI scoping workshop and data-flow mapping
Control-by-control assessment (17 or 110 controls)
Scored SPRS-style self-assessment result
Prioritized remediation roadmap with effort estimates

Stage 2

Remediation Program

3–6 months

We implement the controls — technical and documentary — rather than handing you a report and walking away.

MFA, encryption, logging, and access-control rollout
System Security Plan (SSP) authored and maintained
POA&M built and tracked to closure
Policy and procedure set mapped to NIST 800-171

Stage 3

Audit Readiness & Sustainment

4–8 weeks, then ongoing

A dry-run assessment against the actual C3PAO methodology, followed by continuous compliance support.

Mock assessment with evidence review
Evidence library assembled and indexed
C3PAO coordination and assessor Q&A prep
Annual reassessment and change management

What You Actually Receive

Scored gap assessment with your current SPRS self-assessment score

System Security Plan (SSP) covering every in-scope control

Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) with owners and dates

Full policy and procedure set mapped to NIST 800-171

Evidence library organized the way a C3PAO assessor expects it

Executive-ready status reporting for your leadership and primes

Who Needs CMMC?

DoD prime contractors handling CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)

Subcontractors in the defense industrial base (DIB)

Manufacturers producing parts or assemblies for military programs

Construction firms working on DoD facility projects

Automotive suppliers to defense vehicle programs

Any organization responding to DoD RFPs requiring CMMC

Why It Matters

Win DoD Contracts

CMMC certification is becoming mandatory for DoD contract eligibility. Get certified before your competitors and secure your pipeline.

Protect CUI Data

Implement the 110 security controls required to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information across your environment.

Avoid Costly Delays

Non-compliance can delay contract awards by months. Our structured approach gets you audit-ready on a predictable timeline.

How TRNSFRM Gets You There

Gap assessment against CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 requirements to identify what's missing.

System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) development.

Technical remediation — implementing controls like MFA, encryption, access management, and logging.

Policy and procedure documentation aligned to NIST 800-171 controls.

Pre-audit readiness review to ensure you'll pass the C3PAO assessment.

Ongoing monitoring and continuous compliance support post-certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other frameworks & resources

CMMC Level 2 Definitive Guide

Deep-dive on controls, cost, and process.

NIST 800-171

Federal contractor controls.

ISO 27001

International ISMS certification.

HIPAA

Healthcare PHI protection.

FTC Safeguards

Auto dealer & finance rule.

ITAR

Defense export controls.

Free Compliance Checklist

Score yourself in 10 minutes.

Case Studies

Real certification outcomes.

vCISO Leadership

Strategic security guidance.

A note from our CEO

“Frameworks like CMMC, NIST, and HIPAA aren't just paperwork — they're the difference between winning the next contract and losing it. We've walked dozens of organizations through certification. Let's talk about your path.”

Jeff Dennis

Founder & CEO, TRNSFRM

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