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CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis

Receive an expert Gap Analysis, SSP, POA&M, and SPRS to help you evaluate risk, develop effective strategies, and make informed decisions to help your organization achieve CMMC compliance.

What is a CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis?

There are 110 controls and 320 assessment objectives to implement in order to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171 and pass your CMMC Assessment.

You may know you have a lot of these objectives checked off, but how do you know how far you still have to go?

For years, we’ve heard this question from contractors, so we created a solution to help – the CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis.

The CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis project evaluates your cybersecurity program against the 110 security requirements (320 Assessment Objectives) in NIST SP 800-171 (CMMC Level 2).

This process identifies deficiencies and assesses your current cybersecurity posture so you know what your company needs to tackle in order to achieve your CMMC certification.

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What to Expect

Benefits

Gain clarity on steps to achieve CMMC certification.
Identify gaps and develop strategies for CMMC compliance.

Deliverables

System Security Plan (SSP)
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Report
SPRS Score Report
Populated Governance, Compliance (GRC) Platform

Outcomes

Clients will be able to leverage the results of the CMMC L2 Gap Analysis project to evaluate risk, develop effective strategies, and make informed decisions to help their organization achieve their desired CMMC certification.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMMC?

CMMC is the DoW’s method for assessing the ability of organizations in the DoW supply chain to protect sensitive data such as FCI, CUI, and/or ITAR. There are three levels of CMMC certification.

Level 1 (Foundational): For companies handling FCI; requires 17 FAR‑based practices and an annual self‑assessment.

Level 2 (Advanced): For companies handling CUI; requires 110 NIST 800‑171 practices with third‑party assessments for prioritized programs and annual self‑assessments for others.

Level 3 (Expert): For companies with the most sensitive data; based on NIST 800‑172 and requires a government‑led assessment.

What is CUI?

CUI is information the Government creates or possesses, or that an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Government-wide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls.

CUI can include a wide range of information, such as personal information, proprietary information, or information that is considered critical to national security.

When will the CMMC final rule be published?

DoW published the long-awaited 48 CFR Final Rule in the Federal Register on September 10, 2025, officially making the CMMC a binding requirement in defense contracts. A 60-day window followed before clauses could officially begin appearing in contracts, meaning DFARS 252.204-7021 requirements can appear in contracts as of November 10, 2025.

Will Phase 1 of the CMMC rollout only require self-assessments?

Not necessarily. Although many hope for self-assessments, contracting officers retain discretion. Contracts involving specific CUI types may require full third-party assessments (C3PAO) even during Phase 1. Organizations should prepare for the possibility of certification-level requirements immediately.

How much does CMMC certification cost for a small to mid-sized business?

Assessment costs typically range from $40,000 to $80,000. Total compliance costs may exceed $300,000 depending on complexity.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

CMMC Levels Comparison

CMMC

Level 1

Safeguarding Federal Contract Information (FCI)

Securing FCI

17 practices aligned with FAR 52.204-21

Annual self-assessment

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CMMC

Level 2

Safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), & International Traffic of in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

For companies handling CUI

Requires 110 security practices from NIST SP 800-171

Triennial third-party assessment (C3PAO) for prioritized acquisitions; annual self-assessment for non-prioritized

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CMMC

Level 3

Safeguarding Critical CUI

For companies handling the most sensitive data

Based on NIST SP 800-172

Requires government-led assessment

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CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis

What is a CMMC Level 2 Gap Analysis?

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What to Expect

Benefits

Deliverables

Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMMC?

What is CUI?

When will the CMMC final rule be published?

Will Phase 1 of the CMMC rollout only require self-assessments?

How much does CMMC certification cost for a small to mid-sized business?

CMMC Levels Comparison

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

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