CMMC Level 2 success starts with clear scope, disciplined preparation, and the right timing. This interactive toolkit brings together our most-used, assessor-informed resources in one place. You can validate your plan, close gaps early, and approach your mock or official assessment with confidence.
Click any module below to open the resource. Each one is designed to be used on its own or in sequence. No downloads required.
Step 1: Understand Level 2
Level 2 Overview – What’s required and how it’s evaluated. Open
Certification Process – Phases, milestones, and what to expect. Open
Step 2: Define the CUI Footprint
CUI Boundary Checklist (Interactive) – Confirm where CUI lives and who touches it. Open
Scoping for Level 2 Success – Right-size scope to avoid overreach and blind spots. Open
Step 3: Run Readiness Checks
Readiness Spot-Check – A quick triage of common weak points that slow assessments. Open
10 Steps to Level 2 – A clear sequence to organize work and track progress. Open
Executive Alignment: 10 Questions – Keep timelines and budgets on track. Open
Step 4: Practice the Process
Mock Assessment vs Official Assessments – Understand when a mock assessment pays off, the mock process, and how it to use it efffectively. Open
Step 5: Avoid Preventable Rework
Pre-Assessment Pitfalls – 10 critical missteps and provides actionable fixes to avoid them. Open
Step 6: Apply Industry Insights
Manufacturing – Shop-floor realities, shared workstations, and data flow. Open
Healthcare – PHI intersections, vendor risk, and enclave considerations. Open
Aerospace – Complex supply chains and partitioned environments. Open
Who This Helps
Mid-size to enterprise contractors targeting CMMC
Teams validating CUI scope, documentation strength, and assessment readiness
Executives seeking clear decision points for budget and timeline planning
Why Coalfire Federal
We are a certified C3PAO with deep assessment experience across the Defense Industrial Base. Talk to an expert to learn more about how we can help you on your path to CMMC.
