CMMC Compliance Services
CMMC Compliance Consultant for Defense Contractors
Achieve CMMC certification with expert CMMC compliance services. These prepare defense contractors for assessment and certification. Miami Cyber delivers CMMC compliance consultant expertise implementing required security controls, developing documentation, and preparing for C3PAO assessments.
Achieve CMMC certification
The Defense Contractor Security Mandate
The Department of Defense requires CMMC certification for contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC levels 1-3 mandate progressively sophisticated security controls protecting sensitive defense information.
Without proper certification, contractors cannot bid on or maintain DoD contracts. This makes CMMC compliance business-critical for defense industrial base.
The reality? CMMC's 171 practices across 17 domains require specialized expertise to implement correctly. Professional CMMC compliance services ensure you achieve certification efficiently while maintaining operational capability.
Why DIY CMMC Certification Fails
Without expert CMMC compliance services, defense contractors face:
Misunderstood practices leading to failed assessments
Insufficient evidence documentation for auditors
Improperly scoped CUI environments
Missing or inadequate security controls
Failed C3PAO assessments requiring remediation
Lost contract opportunities from certification delays
What Happens Without CMMC Compliance Services
When CMMC certification fails, defense contractors lose contract eligibility. New solicitations require CMMC certification at specified levels. Existing contracts face termination if certification isn't achieved by deadlines.
Failed C3PAO assessments require expensive remediation and reassessment. Competitors with certification win contracts while non-compliant contractors are excluded from opportunities.
The consequences are severe:
Contract ineligibility preventing participation in DoD solicitations
Lost revenue from inability to compete for defense work
Failed assessments requiring expensive remediation and reassessment
Competitive disadvantage as certified contractors capture market share
Expert CMMC Compliance Consultant Guidance
Miami Cyber's CMMC compliance services deliver certification success:
Gap Assessment & Roadmap
Comprehensive assessment of current security posture against CMMC requirements identifies gaps, scopes CUI environment appropriately, and creates prioritized roadmap for achieving certification.
Implementation & Documentation
Expert implementation of required CMMC practices with comprehensive documentation, policy development, and evidence collection. This meets C3PAO assessment requirements.
Assessment Preparation & Support
Mock assessments, artifact review, and C3PAO coordination ensure you're prepared for certification assessment. This maximizes first-time certification success.
Complete CMMC Compliance Services
Our CMMC compliance consultant expertise includes:
CMMC Gap Assessment
Current posture evaluation and planning
Detailed assessment against CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3 requirements identifies compliance gaps. It scopes CUI environment. It develops prioritized implementation roadmap.
Practice Implementation
CMMC security control deployment
Implementation of required CMMC practices across all 17 domains including access control, incident response, system security, and awareness training.
System Security Plan (SSP)
Comprehensive CMMC documentation
Development of System Security Plan documenting security controls, policies, procedures, and implementation details. This is required for C3PAO assessment.
Policy & Procedure Development
CMMC-compliant policies and processes
Creation of policies and procedures addressing all CMMC requirements. This includes customization matching your operations and technology environment.
Evidence Collection & Artifact Preparation
Assessment documentation and proof
Collection and organization of evidence artifacts demonstrating practice implementation:screenshots, configurations, logs, and documentation C3PAOs require.
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Managing remediation timelines
Development and management of POA&M documenting planned remediation of gaps with timelines, responsible parties, and tracking. This is required for Level 2 and 3.
Mock Assessment & Readiness Review
Assessment preparation and validation
Comprehensive mock assessment simulating C3PAO evaluation identifies remaining gaps, validates artifacts, and ensures readiness for actual certification assessment.
C3PAO Assessment Support
Certification assessment coordination
Support during C3PAO assessment including artifact presentation, assessor question response, and technical clarification ensuring smooth certification process.
Why Choose Our CMMC Compliance Services
Unlike general cybersecurity consultants or CMMC-only firms, Miami Cyber delivers CMMC compliance consultant expertise combining deep CMMC knowledge with practical defense contractor experience. We understand DoD requirements and contractor operations:ensuring certification doesn't hinder your ability to deliver on contracts.
Our approach delivers:
- CMMC-specific expertise across all levels and domains
- Defense contractor operational understanding
- Efficient implementation minimizing disruption
- Proven assessment preparation maximizing first-time success
- Ongoing support maintaining certification through periodic assessments
CMMC Compliance Services - Common Questions
CMMC level depends on information you handle. Level 1 (basic cyber hygiene, 17 practices) applies to contractors handling only Federal Contract Information (FCI)—non-public information provided by or generated for government. Level 2 (110 practices) applies to contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)—more sensitive information requiring protection. Level 3 (advanced/progressive, 130 practices) applies to contractors handling CUI requiring enhanced protection based on threat analysis. Your contracts specify required CMMC level. Most defense contractors handling technical data, specifications, or operational information need Level 2. If unsure, review contract clauses DFARS 252.204-7012 or 252.204-7021, or consult CMMC compliance services to determine appropriate level based on information types you handle.
CMMC compliance costs vary by level and starting security posture. Level 1 compliance for small contractors with existing security typically costs $15,000-30,000. Level 2 compliance ranges $40,000-100,000 depending on scope and gaps. Level 3 compliance can exceed $100,000-250,000 given advanced requirements. Costs include gap assessment, practice implementation, SSP development, POA&M management, and assessment preparation. C3PAO assessment fees are separate ($10,000-40,000+ depending on scope). However, non-compliance costs more: inability to bid on DoD contracts eliminates revenue opportunities worth millions. Most contractors achieve positive ROI within 6-12 months through maintained contract eligibility and new contract wins requiring CMMC certification.
CMMC certification timeline depends on level and starting point. Level 1 certification with basic security takes 2-4 months. Level 2 with significant gaps requires 6-12 months. Level 3 can take 12-18+ months. Timeline includes: gap assessment (2-3 weeks), practice implementation (varies by gaps, 8-24+ weeks), SSP development (3-4 weeks), POA&M management (ongoing), mock assessment (1-2 weeks), remediation (2-4 weeks), C3PAO scheduling and assessment (4-8 weeks). Organizations with existing NIST 800-171 compliance achieve Level 2 faster. We use phased approaches implementing critical practices first while building comprehensive programs. Most contractors achieve significant progress within 90 days even if full certification takes longer.
Usually yes, but CMMC requires security enhancements and potentially environment segmentation. CMMC compliance services assess existing systems against requirements and recommend necessary modifications. Common changes include: implementing multi-factor authentication, enabling encryption, enhancing logging and monitoring, restricting administrative access, deploying endpoint protection, and segmenting CUI environment from corporate networks. Complete system replacement is rarely necessary—typically 70-80% of infrastructure remains unchanged with security enhancements. Proper CUI scoping minimizes impact: only systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI need CMMC controls. Corporate email, HR systems, and other non-CUI systems can remain separate. Strategic architecture decisions during planning phase minimize disruption while achieving compliance.
Failed C3PAO assessments result in "not certified" status requiring remediation and reassessment. Assessors document deficiencies in assessment report identifying practices not properly implemented. You must remediate findings, update documentation, collect new evidence, and schedule reassessment. Reassessment focuses on previously deficient practices. Timeline for remediation and reassessment typically adds 2-4 months. Our CMMC compliance services include comprehensive mock assessments and readiness reviews minimizing actual assessment failures. If failure occurs, we provide accelerated remediation programs addressing all deficiencies efficiently. Most failures stem from insufficient evidence documentation rather than missing controls—proper artifact preparation prevents this. Organizations working with experienced CMMC compliance consultants have significantly higher first-time certification success rates.
Ready to Achieve CMMC Certification?
Stop risking contract eligibility from CMMC non-compliance. Let Miami Cyber's CMMC compliance services implement required practices, develop comprehensive documentation, and prepare you for successful C3PAO assessment:ensuring you maintain access to DoD contracting opportunities.
Whether you're pursuing initial certification or maintaining existing certification, our CMMC expertise ensures success.