You can't close gaps you haven't found.
A structured CMMC gap analysis that maps every applicable practice against your environment — so you start implementation with a real plan, not a guess.
Implementing CMMC without a real baseline is the most expensive way to do it.
Most contractors underestimate where they stand. The gap between "mostly there" and "actually compliant" is a long list of small things — and none of them surface until someone goes looking. Below are the assumptions we hear most often, and what they actually cost.
"We think we're about 70% compliant."
RealityThat number is almost always a guess. Self-scoring against the assessment guide is hard to do objectively. In practice, the actual figure is typically 15–30 points lower once each objective is evaluated against real evidence.
"We bought the tooling, so we're covered."
RealityTooling without scoping is wasted spend. SIEM, EDR, and GRC platforms get purchased for problems you may not have — or skipped for ones you do. The assessment guide cares about objectives met, not licenses owned.
"Our policies are in place."
RealityExisting does not mean mapping. A policy written two years ago may not satisfy the objective you think it does — and a control that's working in practice still counts as a gap if the evidence isn't there.
"We can fix evidence and scoping as we go."
RealityMid-project discoveries are budget events. Finding out you need 6 months of log retention when you have 30 days — or that CUI is flowing through systems you didn't include in scope — restarts the clock on entire workstreams.
Every dimension that an assessor will look at.
The assessment isn't a checklist exercise. We evaluate your environment the way a C3PAO will — control by control, evidence by evidence, with the assessment guide open.
Scope & Data Flow
We identify exactly where FCI and CUI live, how they move, and which systems, users, and third parties touch them. A precise scope is the foundation everything else rests on.
Policy & Documentation
We review existing policies, procedures, and any in-flight SSP — mapping what you have against what each CMMC practice actually requires.
Technical Controls
Endpoint protection, SIEM, identity, MFA, encryption, configuration baselines, audit logging — we evaluate what's deployed, how it's configured, and whether it meets the objective.
Evidence & Audit Trail
For every control "in place," we look for the evidence that proves it. Missing evidence is a gap — even when the control is working.
Operational Practices
Incident response procedures, change management, training records, access reviews — the ongoing operational evidence that assessors examine alongside tooling.
People & Roles
We interview key personnel — IT, leadership, anyone who handles FCI or CUI — to confirm the documented controls match what actually happens day to day.
Four structured steps from kickoff to a roadmap you can execute.
Scoping
We define your assessment boundary — every system, data flow, and role that handles FCI or CUI. A precise scope prevents both overlooked gaps and unnecessary work.
Gap Analysis
Every applicable practice is evaluated against the CMMC assessment guide. We review policies, configurations, logs, and interview the people responsible for each control area — then document what's implemented, what's partial, what's missing, and the risk level of each gap.
Remediation Roadmap
Gaps are prioritized by risk, compliance impact, and effort. You receive a sequenced plan with realistic timelines and resource estimates — not a generic to-do list.
Report & Briefing
A complete findings report, gap summary, and readiness score — delivered with a live briefing for your team so leadership and IT are aligned on what comes next.
What you walk away with.
Everything you need to make budget decisions, brief leadership, and execute implementation — whether with us or on your own.
Answering the questions we hear most often.
"Can't we just self-assess with the DoD's free tools?"
You can — and you should be familiar with them. But self-scoring against the assessment guide is hard to do objectively when you're scoring your own work. Most contractors who self-assess score themselves significantly higher than an outside evaluator would. The point of a readiness assessment is to surface what your internal review missed.
"How long does the assessment take?"
Typically 2–4 weeks from kickoff to findings briefing. The exact timeline depends on the size of your environment, the complexity of your data flows, and how quickly we can get the interviews and evidence we need. We give you a firm timeline at the scoping call.
"What if we don't know yet whether we need L1 or L2?"
That's a normal place to start. Part of the scoping conversation is determining what level applies based on the contract types and data you handle. If the answer is "both" — some contracts are FCI-only, others touch CUI — the assessment can be scoped accordingly.
"Do we have to use you for implementation afterward?"
No — and the report is built that way deliberately. Many clients continue with us into managed L1 or L2 implementation because the handoff is seamless. Others take the roadmap and execute it internally or with another partner. Either path is supported.
Start with clarity. Spend on what actually moves the needle.
A readiness assessment is a small investment compared to the cost of implementing CMMC with the wrong assumptions. It's also the fastest way to give leadership a defensible, numbers-backed picture of where you stand.
No sales pitch. No jargon. A discovery call to scope the assessment, agree on a timeline, and decide whether we're the right partner for this piece of work.
Schedule Your Readiness Assessment
- 30-minute scoping call — we'll cover your environment, target level, and timeline.
- You'll leave with a clear price, scope, and delivery date for the assessment.
- No obligation to continue into implementation — the report is yours either way.
- A real person will respond within one business day. No automated sequences.
Tell us a bit about your situation and we'll reach out to schedule the call.