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Stop guessing whether your organization is ready for CMMC certification. Our comprehensive checklist maps every requirement across all three maturity levels so you know exactly where you stand and what to fix.

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All 110 NIST SP 800-171 Practices Mapped

Every practice organized by domain with clear implementation guidance for Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Self-Assessment Scoring Template

Calculate your SPRS score and identify gaps before your C3PAO assessment begins.

Prioritized Remediation Tracker

A ready-to-use tracker that helps you assign owners, set deadlines, and document evidence for each control.

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Document your Plan of Action and Milestones in the format assessors expect to see.

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Why CMMC Matters

The Numbers Behind CMMC Compliance

300K+
Defense contractors that must achieve CMMC certification
$5M
Average cost of a data breach in the defense industrial base
110
NIST SP 800-171 practices required for CMMC Level 2
Created by Compliance Experts

Why Trust This Checklist

This checklist was developed by the compliance team at Petronella Technology Group, led by CEO Craig Petronella, a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner and author of "The Ultimate Guide To CMMC." With 23 years of experience serving defense contractors throughout the Research Triangle and nationwide, PTG has helped hundreds of organizations prepare for and pass their CMMC assessments.

Our team holds certifications including CCNA, MCNS, Microsoft Cloud Essentials, and deep expertise in NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, and the complete CMMC 2.0 framework. We do not just advise on compliance. We implement the controls, manage the technology, and guide organizations through every step of the certification journey.

Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is a BBB-accredited business since 2003, serving 2,500 or more organizations from our office at 5540 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606. Call us at 919-348-4912 for a free CMMC gap assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

CMMC Compliance Questions

What is CMMC 2.0 and who needs it?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is a Department of Defense framework that requires all contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity. The program has three levels: Level 1 covers basic cyber hygiene with 17 practices, Level 2 requires implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, and Level 3 adds enhanced security requirements from NIST SP 800-172. Over 300,000 organizations in the Defense Industrial Base will need CMMC certification to bid on or maintain DoD contracts.
How long does it take to prepare for CMMC certification?
Most organizations need 6 to 18 months to prepare for CMMC Level 2 certification, depending on their current security posture. The timeline includes conducting a gap assessment, developing a System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones, implementing technical controls, writing required policies and procedures, training employees, and conducting internal testing before the official C3PAO assessment. Organizations starting from scratch or with significant gaps should budget closer to 18 months. Those with mature IT programs may achieve readiness in 6 to 9 months. This checklist helps you determine where you fall on that spectrum.
What happens if my organization is not CMMC compliant?
Organizations that do not achieve the required CMMC level will be unable to bid on new DoD contracts that specify CMMC requirements, and existing contracts may not be renewed. Beyond contract loss, non-compliance exposes organizations to potential False Claims Act litigation if they have self-attested compliance without meeting the requirements. The financial impact of losing DoD revenue combined with potential legal liability makes CMMC preparation a business-critical priority for every defense contractor and subcontractor in the supply chain.

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