Define the assessment scope
Identify CUI workflows, people, systems, providers and responsibilities. Keep the boundary specific to your contract.
SECURITY REVIEW READINESS
Be ready for your customer’s security review.
Understand what your customer expects, identify the work still needed, and organize the evidence that shows how you protect information.
What you can expect
- A clear picture of what needs attention
- A practical action plan with accountable owners
- A better-prepared team for the next review
What to bring to the first discussion
- The customer requirement or contract language
- A simple description of the people and systems involved
- The deadline and any work already completed
Preparation supports your next review. It does not guarantee a certification or assessment result.
Show technical scope and implementation detail
CMMC readiness · Scope is confirmed against your requirements.
Assessment scope
- Confirm the applicable CMMC level, assessment type and contractual baseline.
- Map people, systems, service providers and CUI flows to the assessment boundary.
Evidence and delivery
- Review SSP narratives and supporting implementation evidence.
- Prioritize remediation, ownership and assessment preparation against the agreed scope.
- Keep readiness consulting and independent assessment roles subject to a conflict and independence review.
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CMMC & SPRS readiness
Demonstrate readiness before your prime asks.
Level 2 self-assessment and SPRS support connect your actual safeguards to the evidence your customers expect. C3PAO assessment capability adds an assurance layer when required.
CMMC RPO: readiness & implementation.
Review safeguards & evidence
Review NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 implementation, self-assessment scoring and evidence. Confirm eligible POA&M conditions and owners.
Prepare the next milestone
Support SPRS record preparation, remediation and continuing compliance. Plan the appropriate C3PAO assessment engagement.
Independent assurance
C3PAO assessment offering.
When your contract calls for a third-party CMMC Level 2 assessment, discuss a scoped, independent assessment engagement with SOS.
Plan the engagement
Confirm the assessment boundary, organizational contacts, timing and required evidence before the assessment begins.
Examine, interview & test
Evaluate documented evidence and working safeguards through a structured assessment of applicable requirements.
Understand the outcome
Receive assessment findings and understand the next actions under the applicable assessment process. An engagement does not guarantee certification.