Pass Your CMMC Assessment Before the Deadline Passes You
On November 10, 2026, CMMC Phase 2 takes effect and third-party C3PAO Level 2 certification becomes a condition of award on select Department of Defense contracts. A CMMC readiness assessment reveals your true SPRS self-score, your full NIST SP 800-171 gap list, and a prioritized path to certification while there is still time to act. Delivered by a fully credentialed CMMC consultant team and Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization #1449.
- Free and no obligation
- Cyber AB RPO #1449
- Every practitioner CMMC-RP
- Serving the Defense Industrial Base
November 10, 2026 Is When Certification Stops Being Optional
CMMC rolls out in phases. Phase 2 is the point at which third-party C3PAO Level 2 certification enters new DoD solicitations, and primes are already flowing those requirements down to their subcontractors. If your prime is certifying, your prime's deadline becomes yours.
The Department of Defense built the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification to verify that the cybersecurity protections defense contractors have long been required to implement are actually in place. The verification mechanism arrives on a schedule, and November 10, 2026 is the confirmed start of Phase 2, when a certified third-party assessment can be required before a Level 2 contract is awarded. Self-attestation alone is no longer enough for those contracts.
The scope is significant. Roughly 8,350 entities are expected to require a Level 2 C3PAO assessment, a large share of the Defense Industrial Base that handles Controlled Unclassified Information. The contractors who move first will hold a defensible SPRS score and a clean assessment path while competitors are still scrambling. A readiness assessment is the inexpensive, fast first step that turns the deadline from a threat into a plan. Start with the CMMC compliance program overview or the underlying NIST 800-171 compliance requirements.
The clock is already running. A free, no-obligation readiness assessment sizes the work and gives you a defensible starting number.
Claim your free readiness assessmentLevel 2 Means All 110 NIST SP 800-171 Controls, Assessed by a C3PAO
CMMC Level 2 applies whenever your organization processes, stores, or transmits Controlled Unclassified Information. It aligns to NIST SP 800-171, and for most CUI-flowing contracts it requires a triennial third-party assessment by a Certified Third Party Assessment Organization.
The compliance obligations
- 110 controls implemented. Every practice in NIST SP 800-171 must be in place across your in-scope CUI enclave, not just documented.
- A defensible SPRS score. Your NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment score, posted under DFARS 252.204-7019, must reflect reality.
- A System Security Plan and POA&M. The SSP describes how each control is met, and the POA&M tracks the gaps you are closing.
- Continuous monitoring. Audit logging, vulnerability scanning, and event correlation are mandatory and cannot be deferred.
- A C3PAO assessment. For most CUI contracts, an independent assessor validates the 110 controls before certification.
Why readiness comes first
- It prices the project accurately. A scored gap list lets us build a fixed-scope plan instead of an open-ended retainer.
- It protects your SPRS posture. Posting an inflated self-score creates False Claims Act exposure. The assessment produces a number you can defend.
- It sequences the spend. The POA&M lets you close the controls that move your score the most, first.
- It de-risks the C3PAO. A mock-graded environment means no surprises in the room that decides your contracts.
- It is the prerequisite for everything. The SSP, the remediation, and certification all build on the assessment baseline.
Not sure whether Level 2 even applies to you, or how CMMC compares to a framework you already run? See how CMMC stacks up in our CMMC versus ISO 27001 comparison, and how the underlying NIST 800-171 controls map to your environment.
Start Free. Move Fast. Scale When You Are Ready
You do not have to commit to a full program to get moving. Begin with a free readiness assessment, convert it into a deadline-anchored sprint if the clock is tight, then grow into the certification and managed-security tier that fits your contracts.
Free CMMC Readiness Assessment
A structured, evidence-based diagnosis of where you stand against the controls a C3PAO will measure. We scope your CUI boundary, produce your real SPRS self-score, and hand you a prioritized gap list and a path-to-assessment roadmap. No cost, no obligation, and you keep the findings either way.
Fixed-scope quote for any remediation follows within two business days.
Rapid SPRS Sprint
When the deadline is tight, this is the fast first commitment. We scope one in-scope user on your current hardware, stand up the CUI enclave, and generate your SSP, policy pack, and POA&M so you can post a defensible interim SPRS score with disclosed milestones by your deadline. It is a remediation milestone that gets you moving, not a claim that you are already certified.
From $X, scoped after a short call. Credited toward your full program if you continue.
Step 3 / Choose your certification path
Certified
The proven formula that carries you to a full NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 self-assessment or readiness across your in-scope enclave.
- Scoped CUI boundary and 110-control gap analysis
- SSP, POA&M, and full policy library
- 24/7 monitoring, audit correlation, and vulnerability scanning
- Defensible SPRS score posted
Certified plus Continuously Managed
Certified plus continuous compliance, so you are audit-ready every day instead of scrambling at renewal.
- Everything in Certified
- Annual SPRS refresh and senior-official affirmation
- POA&M burn-down and evidence kept audit-ready year-round
- Quarterly reviews, white-glove training, finding remediation included
Managed Security Partner
Your outsourced security department and a growth engine for the contracts ahead.
- Everything in Continuously Managed
- Enterprise-wide managed XDR across all endpoints
- Full vCISO, risk register, and DFARS 7012 incident response owned
- Dedicated engineer, priority response, and Level 3 readiness
Pricing is custom and scope-first because no two CUI environments are alike. Figures are shown as "From $X" and confirmed after a short scoping call. All fixed-fee milestones are 100 percent upfront at contract execution. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. prepares your evidence the way a C3PAO will assess it; we are a Registered Provider Organization, not the assessor, and we do not guarantee an assessment outcome.
How Petronella Runs Your Readiness Assessment
A focused engagement measured in days, not months. ComplianceArmor handles the documentation-heavy work while a CMMC-RP runs the interviews and evidence review, then feeds directly into remediation and certification readiness.
Scoping and Discovery
A kickoff workshop to identify which contracts impose CMMC, where CUI lives today, and the tightest defensible enclave boundary.
Gap Analysis
A control-by-control assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, combining asset discovery, evidence review, and interviews.
SPRS Scoring
Translation of the gap analysis into a defensible SPRS self-score with the supporting calculation, ready to post under DFARS 252.204-7019.
Roadmap Handoff
A prioritized POA&M and path-to-assessment roadmap, with a fixed-scope quote for remediation and C3PAO timing guidance.
The delivery engine / ComplianceArmor®
The documentation that takes most firms months, produced in days
ComplianceArmor® is the compliance automation platform built by Petronella Technology Group, Inc. It generates your System Security Plan, your full policy library, and your POA&M from the evidence we gather, compressing the paperwork that consumes the majority of most compliance budgets from months down to days. For CMMC Level 1, a complete self-assessment package can be produced in minutes.
Every package is reviewed and attested by our CMMC-RP team, so you get software speed with practitioner accountability. That is what lets a readiness assessment move as fast as your deadline demands. Claim your free assessment and watch it run against your own environment.
A Real CMMC Consultant, Not a Generic IT Firm
Anyone can claim CMMC expertise. The Cyber AB Marketplace is the authoritative list of firms credentialed to prepare contractors for assessment, and Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is listed there as Registered Provider Organization #1449.
Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization #1449. An RPO is a company authorized by the Cyber AB, the accreditation body of the CMMC ecosystem, to provide readiness, consulting, and advisory services. RPOs sign a code of professional conduct, and their practitioners individually hold the CMMC-RP credential. You can verify any consultant at the official Cyber AB marketplace.
Every practitioner holds CMMC-RP. Not just the principal. We prepare your evidence the way a C3PAO will assess it, and because we are a Registered Provider Organization rather than the assessor, we keep a clean referral path to the C3PAOs that fit your contract type, geography, and CUI profile. We do not certify you, and we do not promise an assessment outcome we cannot control.
Founded in 2002, BBB A+ since 2003. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has engineered, defended, and forensically investigated networks for more than two decades from Raleigh, North Carolina. That operating history matters during an assessment, because organizational maturity is itself a signal assessors weigh, and it means we can pair CMMC readiness with a full managed XDR and vCISO practice for the contracts that come after certification.
Meet the Team Behind Your CMMC Readiness
Readiness work is done by named engineers, not a faceless queue. These are the practitioners who assess your controls, build your SSP and POA&M, and prepare your evidence the way a C3PAO will review it.
Every Petronella Technology Group, Inc. practitioner holds the CMMC-RP credential. View the full team.
CMMC Readiness Assessment: Common Questions
The questions defense contractors ask most before booking a readiness assessment.
What is a CMMC readiness assessment?
It is a structured diagnosis of where your organization stands against the controls a C3PAO or government assessor will measure. It scopes your CUI boundary, grades all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, produces your real SPRS self-score, and delivers a prioritized POA&M and a path-to-assessment roadmap. It is not a certification. Only a Certified Third Party Assessment Organization, or for Level 3 the government, can certify you.
Why does the November 10, 2026 deadline matter?
November 10, 2026 is the confirmed start of CMMC Phase 2, when a third-party C3PAO Level 2 certification can be required as a condition of award on select Department of Defense contracts. Primes are already flowing these requirements down to subcontractors, so many contractors face the obligation before that date through their prime. A readiness assessment gives you the runway to remediate on a realistic schedule instead of scrambling.
How much does the CMMC readiness assessment cost?
The readiness assessment offered on this page is free and carries no obligation. Any remediation or certification work that follows is priced custom and scope-first, shown as "From $X" and confirmed after a short scoping call, because cost depends on your enclave size, CUI flow, asset and user count, and current SPRS posture. All fixed-fee milestones are 100 percent upfront at contract execution.
Do I need a C3PAO, or is this assessment enough?
They serve different purposes. A readiness assessment, performed by a Registered Provider Organization like Petronella Technology Group, Inc., prepares you and tells you where you stand. A C3PAO performs the formal Level 2 certification assessment. Cyber AB independence rules generally prevent the same firm from both preparing and certifying you for Level 2, so we prepare you and refer you to an appropriate C3PAO. Level 1 is self-assessed, and Level 3 is assessed by the government.
What is an SPRS score and why does it matter?
The Supplier Performance Risk System holds the NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment score that DFARS 252.204-7019 requires you to post. The score starts at 110 and deducts points for each unmet control. Many contractors find that an honest first score is negative, which is common and not a verdict. It matters because primes and contracting officers look at it, and because posting an inflated number creates False Claims Act exposure. A readiness assessment produces a score you can defend.
Do you work with small contractors and subcontractors?
Yes. Many small contractors carry the same CMMC obligation as their prime, because flow-down requirements under DFARS 252.204-7020 pass CUI handling responsibility down the supply chain. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and regularly works with firms in the 5 to 50 employee range that have a single CUI enclave. Start with the free readiness assessment.
Claim Your Free CMMC Readiness Assessment
Tell us about your contracts and your CUI footprint. A CMMC consultant from Petronella Technology Group, Inc. will confirm your level, sketch your enclave, and outline your readiness assessment at no cost and with no obligation.
What happens after you submit
A credentialed CMMC-RP reviews your details and reaches out to schedule a short scoping call. There is no charge for the assessment and no commitment to engage.
- We confirm which CMMC level your contracts require
- We sketch your CUI enclave and the controls in scope
- We produce your defensible SPRS starting score
- You receive a fixed-scope quote within two business days
Prefer to talk now? Reach a CMMC consultant directly.
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Know Your SPRS Score Before the C3PAO Does
CMMC Phase 2 starts November 10, 2026. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization #1449. Claim a free, no-obligation readiness assessment to walk your DFARS clauses, scope your CUI enclave, and start a defensible path to CMMC Level 2 certification.