CMMC Level 2 Specialists

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Compliance.
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Grasp Compliance guides defense contractors through CMMC Level 2 audit preparation — closing gaps, building evidence, and getting you certification-ready.

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CMMC Level 2 Focused
Gap-to-Ready Pipeline
110 NIST 800-171 Controls
DoD Contract Qualified
Dedicated Practitioners
Grasp Compliance
NIST SP 800-171
C3PAO Ready
CUI Scoping
Who We Are

Compliance Without the Guesswork

Grasp Compliance exists for one purpose: getting defense contractors audit-ready for CMMC Level 2. We speak the language of DFARS, NIST 800-171, and C3PAO assessors — so you don't have to figure it out alone.

Practitioner-Led

Our team has hands-on experience with live security incidents, M365 environments, and real compliance gaps — not just theory.

Evidence-First Approach

We build the documentation, POA&Ms, and SSPs that assessors actually want to see — structured for success.

Timeline-Aware

CMMC deadlines matter for contract eligibility. We build programs with your DoD solicitation timeline in mind.

What We Offer

Our Services

End-to-end CMMC Level 2 preparation — from your first gap assessment to your final C3PAO readiness review.

01

Gap Assessment

A thorough audit of your current environment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices. We identify every gap, quantify your SPRS score, and prioritize remediation.

NIST 800-171 SPRS Score CUI Scoping
02

SSP Development

We author or substantially revise your System Security Plan — the cornerstone document of any CMMC assessment — with the detail and clarity assessors require.

SSP System Boundaries Control Narratives
03

POA&M Management

We build and maintain your Plan of Action & Milestones, track remediation progress, and keep your program moving toward a clean assessment.

POA&M Remediation Tracking Milestone Planning
04

Policy & Procedure Library

From Incident Response Plans to Access Control Policies, we produce a complete, CMMC-aligned policy suite that maps directly to assessor requirements.

Policy Writing IRP Procedures
05

C3PAO Readiness Review

A pre-assessment walkthrough simulating the actual C3PAO process. We identify last-mile gaps, coach your team, and validate your evidence packages before the real assessment.

Mock Assessment Evidence Review Interview Prep
06

Ongoing Retainer Support

Continuous compliance maintenance — monitoring control drift, updating documentation, and responding to environment changes so you stay assessment-ready year-round.

Monthly Review Drift Monitoring Change Advisory
How It Works

The Path to Certified

A structured, repeatable engagement model that takes you from uncertainty to assessment-ready.

01

Discovery Call

We scope your CUI environment, understand your contract obligations, and map your current posture in a focused kickoff session.

02

Gap Assessment

Full 110-control evaluation against NIST SP 800-171. Every gap is documented, scored, and prioritized for your remediation roadmap.

03

Remediation & Documentation

We build or overhaul your SSP, POA&M, and policy suite while guiding your team through technical remediation tasks.

04

Readiness Review

A full mock C3PAO walkthrough validates your evidence, preps your staff for assessor interviews, and confirms you're ready to certify.

Why Grasp Compliance

Built for Contractors, Not Checkbox Hunters

We're not a generic IT consulting firm that added CMMC to their service list. Compliance is all we do.

Deep NIST 800-171 Expertise

We know every control, every common deficiency, and exactly what assessors look for — built from real-world experience.

M365 & Entra ID Specialists

Most defense contractors run Microsoft 365. We're native to that stack — GCC, GCC High, Conditional Access, Purview — and scope it precisely.

Incident Response Tested

Our team has led live IR engagements including ransomware response. We bring real operational security experience to your compliance program.

No Vendor Lock-In

We work with your existing tools and vendors. We're technology-agnostic advisors, not resellers with a quota.

Fixed-Scope Engagements

Transparent pricing. Defined deliverables. No surprise invoices or scope creep. You know what you're getting from day one.

Access Control (AC)14 Practices
Audit & Accountability (AU)9 Practices
Configuration Mgmt (CM)9 Practices
Identification & Auth (IA)11 Practices
Incident Response (IR)3 Practices
Risk Assessment (RA)5 Practices
System & Comm. Protection (SC)16 Practices
SPRS Target Score
110
✓ Assessment Ready
Investment

Transparent Pricing

Fixed-scope engagements with defined deliverables. No hourly billing surprises.

Starter

Gap Assessment

Understand exactly where you stand. A full 110-control evaluation with actionable results.

  • Full NIST SP 800-171 gap analysis
  • SPRS score calculation & documentation
  • CUI environment scoping workshop
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Executive summary report
  • 30-minute debrief session
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Core

Full Prep Package

Everything you need to walk into a C3PAO assessment with confidence.

  • Everything in Gap Assessment
  • Full SSP authoring & review
  • POA&M build & milestone tracking
  • Complete policy & procedure library
  • Evidence package compilation
  • Staff interview coaching
  • C3PAO readiness review session
  • 90 days post-engagement support
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Ongoing

Retainer

Stay certified. Continuous compliance maintenance for organizations that can't afford drift.

  • Monthly compliance posture review
  • Control drift monitoring & alerting
  • Documentation updates on change
  • Annual full re-assessment readiness
  • Incident response advisory support
  • Quarterly executive reporting
  • Priority access to consulting team
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

What is CMMC Level 2 and who needs it?

CMMC Level 2 is the cybersecurity certification tier required for DoD contractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If your company works on contracts involving CUI — technical drawings, export-controlled data, sensitive program information — and your solicitations include a DFARS clause referencing CMMC, you'll need Level 2 certification to remain eligible. The requirement is rolling out across all DoD contracts by 2028.

What's the difference between a self-assessment and a C3PAO assessment?

CMMC Level 2 requires a third-party assessment conducted by a DoD-accredited C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization) — you cannot self-certify. Self-assessments under DFARS 252.204-7012 were an interim measure; under full CMMC, a C3PAO assessor team must validate your controls. Grasp Compliance prepares you for that official third-party assessment.

How long does CMMC preparation typically take?

It depends heavily on your starting posture. Organizations with mature M365 environments and some existing policies may be C3PAO-ready in 3–6 months. Organizations starting from scratch with significant gaps often need 9–18 months of active remediation. Our gap assessment gives you a realistic timeline based on your actual environment — not a generic estimate.

Do you help with the actual C3PAO assessment, or just preparation?

We specialize in preparation — closing your gaps, building your evidence, and getting you ready. We are not a C3PAO and do not conduct the official assessment (which would be a conflict of interest anyway). What we do is a thorough pre-assessment readiness review that mirrors the real C3PAO process so there are no surprises on assessment day.

Can you work with our existing IT team or MSP?

Absolutely. We frequently work alongside internal IT teams and managed service providers. Our role is compliance program management and documentation — your IT team handles the technical implementation. We'll provide clear, actionable remediation guidance that your team can execute, and we'll validate the results.

What does it mean to scope our CUI environment?

Scoping defines exactly which systems, people, and processes touch Controlled Unclassified Information. A well-scoped CUI environment can dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of your compliance program by limiting what needs to be assessed. Poor scoping — either too broad or too narrow — is one of the most common and costly CMMC mistakes. We spend significant time getting this right.

Get Started

Let's Talk Compliance

Ready to understand your CMMC posture? Schedule a no-obligation discovery call. We'll scope your environment, answer your questions, and tell you exactly what it will take to get certified.

Email

Logan@graspcompliance.com

Response Time

Within 1 business day