CMMC Compliance & NIST 800-171 Support for Defense Contractors

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) establishes cybersecurity requirements for organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and defense supply chain that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Organizations may be required to demonstrate compliance with CMMC as a condition of contract award and performance.

Organizations pursuing CMMC compliance must be able to demonstrate that required security controls are implemented, operating as intended, and supported by appropriate documentation and evidence. Achieving compliance is only part of the process. Maintaining compliance requires ongoing operational discipline, documentation management, and assessment readiness.

Questions Every Defense Contractor Should Be Asking

✔ Is our MSP a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP?
✔ Do we have a current and complete System Security Plan (SSP)?
✔Can we clearly identify and document the flow of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
✔ Are we prepared to demonstrate compliance during a CMMC assessment?
✔ Do we have a process for maintaining compliance over time?

Level 1: Foundational

CMMC Level 1 includes 17 security requirements and 59 assessment objectives designed to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) in accordance with FAR 52.204-21.

As a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and CIS Controls Accredited organization, CorpInfoTech helps organizations prepare for and maintain CMMC Level 1 compliance through readiness assessments, secure Microsoft 365 configuration, managed security services, and ongoing compliance support.

Using CIS Controls v8.1 as a foundation, CorpInfoTech helps organizations implement practical security measures that protect FCI and support contract requirements.

Through TAS for CMMC Level 1, organizations gain ongoing security monitoring, management, and visibility to help maintain compliance over time.

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Level 2: Advanced

CMMC Level 2 includes 110 security requirements and 320 assessment objectives designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

As a Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO), CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP, and CIS Controls Accredited organization, CorpInfoTech helps defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC Level 2 compliance through managed compliance and secure IT services, assessment readiness support, and continuous compliance management.

Using CIS Controls v8.1 and NIST SP 800-171 as a foundation, CorpInfoTech helps organizations define and protect their CUI boundary, develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), address compliance gaps, and prepare for CMMC assessments.

More on Level 2 CMMC Compliance and TAS for CMMC

Achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance requires more than consulting or technology alone. Organizations need a partner that can help implement requirements, support day-to-day operations, and maintain assessment readiness over time.

As a Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO), CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP, and CIS Controls Accredited organization, CorpInfoTech helps defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance through managed compliance and secure IT services, assessment readiness support, and continuous compliance management.

Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO)

Recognized by the Cyber AB to provide CMMC guidance and support, helping defense contractors understand requirements, identify compliance gaps, prepare for assessments, and maintain ongoing compliance readiness.

CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP

A managed service provider that has demonstrated its own ability to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements, helping defense contractors implement, operate, and maintain secure environments that support the protection of FCI and CUI.

CIS Controls Accredited Organization

Accredited expertise in implementing cybersecurity best practices that help organizations protect FCI and CUI, strengthen security maturity, and support long-term compliance and operational readiness.

TAS for CMMC Compliance

CorpInfoTech's managed compliance solution that helps organizations maintain documentation, evidence, compliance activities, and assessment readiness through a structured approach to continuous compliance management.

CMMC Roadmap - Assessment Readiness Support

Assistance preparing the documentation, evidence, and operational practices needed for successful CMMC assessments, including CUI boundary definition, System Security Plan (SSP) development, policy and procedure management, evidence collection, and ongoing assessment readiness.

Prime Contractors Push Subcontractors to Achieve CMMC Level 2 Ahead of November Deadline

Prime contractors are already pushing CMMC Level 2 requirements down their supply chains, making compliance a current business requirement rather than a future deadline. Defense contractors that can demonstrate readiness, documentation, and evidence will be in a stronger position to protect contract eligibility and compete for new opportunities

Prime Reaction to CMMC Compliance

What is CUI?

Controlled Unclassified Information, or CUI, is sensitive yet unclassified data that is required to be protected via a government regulation. CUI can come in many forms including defense schematics, technical manuals, contract specifications, and export-controlled information. Check out our blog: Do I Have CUI?

What is a System Security Plan (SSP)?

A System Security Plan (SSP) documents how your organization meets each NIST 800-171 objective, including the technologies, policies, and processes in place. It is mandatory for CMMC compliance, without an SSP, certification is not possible. Learn more about what an SSP includes and why it’s essential.

What's the Difference Between CMMC, DFARS, and ITAR?

CMMC: Certifies that contractors meet required cybersecurity requirements.
DFARS: Requires contractors handling CUI to implement NIST SP 800-171.
ITAR: Regulates the export and handling of defense-related products, services, and technical data.

More on the differences between ITAR and CMMC

DFARS Requirements and What They Mean for You

Where Should I Start With CMMC Level 2?

Achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance begins with understanding where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resides, defining the CUI boundary, assessing your current compliance posture, and developing a plan to address gaps. Organizations must be able to demonstrate that required controls are implemented, operating as intended, and supported by appropriate documentation and evidence.

What You'll Learn

✔ Who must comply with CMMC Level 2
✔ How to identify and protect CUI
✔ The CMMC implementation process
✔ How to prepare for a CMMC assessment
✔ Why your MSP should be a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP
✔ How TAS for CMMC helps maintain continuous compliance

Download the CMMC Level 2 Implementation Guide for a practical roadmap to achieving and maintaining compliance.

What to Expect During a CMMC Level 2 Assessment

Preparing for a CMMC Level 2 assessment involves more than implementing security controls. Organizations must be able to demonstrate that NIST SP 800-171 requirements are implemented, operating as intended, and supported by appropriate documentation and evidence. From defining the CUI boundary and maintaining a System Security Plan (SSP) to gathering evidence and participating in assessor interviews, understanding the assessment process is critical to improving readiness and supporting a successful certification outcome. achieving and maintaining compliance.

What You'll Learn

✔ What to do before engaging a C3PAO
✔ How to define and document your CUI boundary
✔ The role of the System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting documentation
✔ How the CMMC Level 2 assessment process works
✔ Common assessment preparation challenges and how to avoid them
✔ What to expect after certification and how to maintain compliance

Download the What to Expect During a CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide to gain a better understanding of the assessment process and how to prepare your organization for certification.