CMMC 2.0 is now enforced in DoD contract solicitations. USX Cyber's GUARDIENT® platform and C3PAO-authorized assessment team get defense contractors to Level 2 certification — and keep them there.
CMMC stands for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification — the DoD's framework for ensuring that all defense contractors protect sensitive federal information.
CMMC applies to every company in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) that handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI). If your contract involves either type of data, CMMC compliance is not optional.
The Final Rule became effective in December 2024, meaning CMMC requirements are now actively flowing into new DoD solicitations. Level 2 requires a third-party assessment conducted by a Cyber AB-authorized C3PAO — self-assessment is not accepted at this level.
The stakes are straightforward: non-compliance means losing contracts. Defense primes are requiring CMMC certification from subcontractors before awarding work. Organizations that haven't started the process are already behind.
CMMC 2.0 organizes cybersecurity requirements across three tiers — each matched to the sensitivity of the information handled and the risk profile of the program.
Most compliance platforms were designed for IT ops and adapted to meet compliance requirements. GUARDIENT® was purpose-built around the NIST 800-171 control families from day one — meaning coverage is native, not bolted on.
When you operate inside GUARDIENT®, evidence builds automatically. Your C3PAO won't need to wait for you to pull screenshots.
Every platform action auto-generates evidence mapped to NIST 800-171 control families. No manual screenshots, no spreadsheet evidence collection.
Your CMMC posture is tracked in real time inside Compliance Command. You know your gap count before the assessor does.
Reactor SOAR handles IR documentation, containment logs, and after-action evidence automatically — covering the full IR control domain.
Sentry XDR enforces and logs access control policies across your environment, covering AC and IA control families end-to-end.
When your C3PAO arrives, your evidence package is already built. GUARDIENT® exports a complete SPRS scoring package and control-by-control evidence map.
USX Cyber manages every phase of your CMMC journey — from the first gap assessment through the final C3PAO report. You don't need to coordinate multiple vendors or piece together your own path.
We run a full NIST 800-171 gap assessment against your environment. You get a SPRS score and a prioritized remediation plan within 2 weeks. No surprises — just a clear picture of where you stand and what it takes to get certified.
Deliverable: SPRS score + prioritized remediation planYour environment connects to the platform. Automated coverage kicks in immediately — typically closing 75%+ of gaps within 30 days. Evidence collection starts from day one.
Typical result: 75%+ of gaps closed within 30 daysOur advisory team works through remaining gaps: policy documentation, missing controls, configuration hardening, and System Security Plan (SSP) completion. Every finding gets an owner and a deadline.
Deliverable: Complete SSP + remediated control setInternal mock assessment using the official CMMC assessment guide. We identify and close any remaining findings before the C3PAO arrives. This is the step that separates first-attempt passes from costly reassessments.
Deliverable: Readiness report + closed finding listWe coordinate the official assessment with a qualified C3PAO. Most GUARDIENT® clients pass on the first attempt. Your evidence package is pre-assembled and your team is briefed — no last-minute scrambles.
Result: CMMC Level 2 certificationWhether you're starting from scratch or already midway through your CMMC journey, we have an engagement model that fits your timeline and budget.
If you handle CUI or FCI — yes. CMMC flows down through the prime contractor to all subcontractors handling covered data. Your prime will require proof of certification before awarding you work. Being a sub does not create an exemption; it creates a deadline set by whoever sits above you in the supply chain.
With GUARDIENT®, most clients are assessment-ready within 60–90 days of onboarding. Timelines vary based on organization size, the number of systems in scope, and your starting posture. Organizations with significant existing gaps or large, complex environments may take longer. The gap assessment we run in week one gives you a clear timeline estimate.
A C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization) is a Cyber AB-authorized company that conducts official CMMC Level 2 assessments. You need one for Level 2 certification — self-assessment is not accepted at Level 2. USX Cyber coordinates the C3PAO engagement as part of our Full Certification Bundle and can recommend qualified assessors aligned with your timeline.
You have the opportunity to remediate and reassess. USX Cyber stays with you through the process — our pre-assessment readiness review is specifically designed to prevent first-attempt failures by surfacing and closing findings before the official assessor arrives. If a finding does emerge during the assessment, we help you document the remediation path and get back in front of the C3PAO as quickly as possible.
For most small-to-mid sized defense contractors, yes. GUARDIENT® provides XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and GRC in one unified platform — replacing the need for separate EDR, log management, incident response, and compliance tools. This consolidation also reduces your attack surface and simplifies the scope of your CMMC assessment environment.
Whether you're just discovering the requirement or facing a contract deadline, USX Cyber will meet you where you are. Book a call with our CMMC team and we'll walk you through your current posture, your timeline, and exactly what it takes to certify.
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