Free for Defense Contractors
He Wrote the Book on CMMC. It’s Yours Free.
Craig Petronella, CMMC Registered Practitioner and founder of Petronella Technology Group, Inc. (CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization #1449), wrote the Ultimate Guide to CMMC 2.0 so contractors could stop guessing about compliance. Tell us where to send it and we will mail you the paperback at no cost, shipping included.
Prefer to talk? Call or text Craig directly at (919) 601-1601. You get the author, not a sales rep.
110/110
Our own SPRS self-assessment score, publicly documented step by step
110 controls
Every NIST SP 800-171 control explained in plain English in the book
Since 2002
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has secured regulated businesses for 23+ years
What the book covers
Not a marketing brochure. A working guide you can hand to your IT lead or compliance officer and use to plan a real certification path.
All 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls
Each control translated into plain English with practical implementation notes, so you know what assessors expect before they arrive.
SPRS scoring, demystified
How the -203 to 110 scale actually works, how to compute your score honestly, and how primes read the number you post.
Levels 1, 2, and 3 compared
What changes between self-assessment and C3PAO assessment, and how to know which level your contracts actually require. Petronella Technology Group consults at all three levels.
Scoping CUI the smart way
How to right-size an enclave and avoid paying to certify systems that never touch CUI, one of the most expensive mistakes contractors make.
Who this is for
- Defense contractors and subcontractors that handle or expect to handle CUI.
- Manufacturers on the DIB supply chain seeing CMMC language in their flow-downs.
- Engineering firms and design shops serving federal agencies and primes.
- Compliance leads preparing a board conversation about CMMC budget and timeline.
- Anyone who wants the whole CMMC picture in one evening of reading instead of a hundred browser tabs.
When you finish the book and want to know where you stand today, start with our free CMMC readiness assessment or take the ten-question CMMC self-score quiz. For the full service picture, see our CMMC compliance services, and when you are ready to generate your SSP, policies, and POA&M, ComplianceArmor produces assessor-ready documentation in days, not months.
About the author
Common questions
Is the CMMC book really free?
Yes. We mail the Ultimate Guide to CMMC 2.0 paperback free to defense contractors and businesses in the United States, shipping included. No purchase, no obligation.
Who qualifies for a free copy?
Defense contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, and any business working toward CMMC or NIST 800-171 compliance in the United States. Outside that profile, the Kindle edition is available on Amazon.
Which edition do you send?
The current paperback edition of the Ultimate Guide to CMMC 2.0, covering CMMC 2.0, all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, SPRS scoring, and C3PAO assessment preparation.
Can I get a digital copy instead?
Yes. Choose "Prefer the Kindle edition instead" in the form and we will email you the Amazon Kindle link rather than shipping a paperback.
Why do you give it away free?
Craig wrote it so contractors could stop guessing about CMMC. Readers who want help implementing what the book describes often become clients. Giving the book away is how Petronella Technology Group, Inc. introduces itself.
Will requesting the book put me into a sales pipeline?
We follow up once to confirm the book arrived and offer a free readiness assessment. Every email has one-click unsubscribe. No pressure, ever.
How long does shipping take?
Books ship weekly. Most requests arrive within 7 to 10 business days anywhere in the United States.
I am brand new to CMMC. Is the book still useful?
Yes. It starts from what CMMC is and why it exists, then walks through the three levels, the 110 controls, SPRS scoring, and how assessments actually work, in plain English.
Get the book. Skip the guessing.
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