Industry-leading CMMC Services for Federal Contractors

For organizations entrusted with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) the stakes are particularly high, requiring a meticulous approach.

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CMMC Services

How Coalfire Federal Helps

As a C3PAO and CMMC expert, Coalfire Federal can guide you to CMMC certification. With our experience, we’ll help you achieve compliance.

Precision CMMC Compliance

CMMC Advisory Solutions

As a C3PAO and a Department of Defense contractor also subject to CMMC requirements, Coalfire Federal is uniquely qualified, and armed with first-hand experience, to help you become assessment-ready.

  • CUI Boundary Analysis
  • CMMC Gap Analysis
  • CMMC Remediation Support
CMMC Assessments

Not all assessments are equal. With a rigorous and complex preparation process, the last thing you want is to have your formal CMMC C3PAO assessment performed by an inferior partner that delays compliance and increases cost.

  • Mock Assessment
  • C3PAO Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that this FAQ is a summary and should be used in conjunction with the
official CMMC documentation for precise guidance and compliance instructions.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), is a three (3) level cybersecurity standards program. CMMC impacts US Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. These contractors are currently required to implement 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under current DFARS 252.204-7012 contract obligations. They're also required to  pass a third-party assessment at Level 2. The Department of Defense projects the Interim Rule to be published around March 2024.

Coalfire Federal has 20 years of experience providing advanced cyber support to highly-regulated organizations in the Defense Industrial Base Sector. As one of only a handful of C3PAOs (CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization), we are uniquely qualified to guide you in your compliance journey. Learn how Coalfire Federal can help you reach your compliance goals with verifiable, accurate results.

Coalfire Federal is one of the few C3PAOs (CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organizations) and has 20 years of experience providing advanced cyber support to regulated organizations in the Defense Industrial Base. We offer advisory guidance and assessment services to help you achieve your compliance goals.

CMMC 2.0 is the next iteration of the DoD's CMMC cybersecurity model. It streamlines requirements into three levels, aligns with NIST cybersecurity standards, and improves supply chain security posture and acquisition confidence. Self-assessments are acceptable for Level 1, while Level 2 aligns with NIST SP 800-171.

The Department’s model will significantly improve its supply chain security posture and acquisition confidence.

  • Self-assessments – A self-assessment is acceptable only for those companies that are required to protect the information systems on which FCI is processed, stored or transmitted. Organizations conducting self-attestations for Level 1 will require an annual self-assessment and an annual affirmation by a senior company official.
  • Security Practice Alignment – CMMC 2.0 is intended to accommodate a majority of DIB contractors that only handle FCI by eliminating maturity process requirements for Level 1. Level 2 is designed to align with NIST SP 800-171 and its 110 security practices while eliminating all CMMC-specific and unique security practices.
  • Increased Vigilance – Instead of check-the-box compliance, organizations must think more in-depth about becoming secure and staying that way. Increased vigilance will likely be necessary to achieve and maintain cyber maturity.

CMMC 2.0 includes a level-based model, focuses on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards, and includes additional domains beyond NIST 800-171, providing a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Learn more here.

CMMC Level 1: Focuses on the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI).

CMMC Level 2: Applies to companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

CMMC Level 3: Intended for companies working on the Department of Defense's highest-priority programs in collaboration with CUI.

The Cyber AB is the official accreditation body of the CMMC ecosystem and the sole authorized non-governmental partner of the DoD in implementing and overseeing the conformance regime. The accreditation body verifies the credentials and qualifications of C3PAOs and ensures that they can deliver the appropriate guidance for contracting companies that are trying to meet the compliance requirements. It also establishes the framework and standards for becoming a C3PAO.

We offer vendor-neutral guidance, C3PAO capabilities, and deep industry knowledge to ensure your compliance success.

Advisory & Assessments

Coalfire Federal is your go-to CMMC partner, offering not just assessments but also comprehensive advisory services. As a certified C3PAO and RPO, we bring unmatched expertise to preparing you for an official CMMC assessment.

Authorized C3PAO

Proven experience conducting Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessments (JSVAs) as an authorized C3PAO ensures a streamlined and efficient process based on first-hand experience.

Unmatched Experience

Benefit from our unmatched experience guiding organizations through the CMMC compliance process as well as having performed several Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessments (JSVAs).

Protect the Mission. Achieve CMMC Compliance.

Coalfire Federal provides expert CMMC guidance and official assessments to ensure your organization is fully compliant, allowing you to focus on your core mission with complete confidence.

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