USA · CMMC 2.0

CMMC 2.0 Compliance Services

CyberSilo helps US Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 across all three maturity levels.

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3Maturity Levels

110+NIST SP 800-171 Controls

100%DoD Contract Mandatory

10-16Wks to Readiness

The DoD's Mandatory Cybersecurity Certification

CMMC 2.0 is the US Department of Defense's cybersecurity certification requirement for all contractors and subcontractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It is built around three maturity levels, with Level 2 requiring full implementation of 110+ NIST SP 800-171 controls, verified through self-assessment or third-party C3PAO audit depending on contract sensitivity. CyberSilo delivers gap assessments, control implementation, and audit-ready evidence packages to help contractors meet certification deadlines without losing eligibility for DoD contracts.

Core Requirements

CMMC 2.0 — Core Requirements

Level 1 — Foundational

17 basic safeguarding controls for contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI), verified through annual self-assessment.

Level 2 — Advanced

110+ controls aligned to NIST SP 800-171 for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring self-assessment or third-party C3PAO certification.

Level 3 — Expert

Enhanced controls based on NIST SP 800-172 for the highest-priority programs, assessed by the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).

System Security Plan & POA&M

Documented System Security Plan and Plan of Action & Milestones tracking remediation of any control gaps identified during assessment.

Regulatory Context

Why CMMC 2.0 Matters

Mandatory for DoD Contract Eligibility

CMMC certification is being written into DoD contract solicitations, making it a prerequisite for bidding on and retaining defense contracts.

Protects the Defense Industrial Base

The certification directly addresses documented nation-state targeting of the US defense supply chain and CUI data.

Flows Down to Subcontractors

Prime contractors must ensure their subcontractors meet the applicable CMMC level, extending compliance obligations through the supply chain.

CyberSilo Advantage

Why Work With CyberSilo

NIST SP 800-171 Gap Mapping

We benchmark your environment against all 110+ controls and prioritize remediation by assessment risk.

SSP & POA&M Development

We build the System Security Plan and Plan of Action & Milestones documentation required for CMMC assessments.

C3PAO Assessment Readiness

We prepare your evidence and documentation for third-party assessor review, reducing audit findings.

FAQs

CMMC 2.0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMMC 2.0?

CMMC 2.0 is the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework, requiring contractors and subcontractors to implement cybersecurity controls proportionate to the sensitivity of information they handle.

Who needs CMMC 2.0 certification?

Any organization in the Defense Industrial Base that processes, stores, or transmits Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information as part of a DoD contract.

What is the difference between Level 1, 2, and 3?

Level 1 covers basic FCI safeguarding via self-assessment; Level 2 requires 110+ NIST SP 800-171 controls with self-assessment or C3PAO certification; Level 3 adds NIST SP 800-172 enhanced controls assessed by DIBCAC.

How long does CMMC 2.0 readiness take?

Most organizations achieve certification readiness in 10–16 weeks depending on existing security maturity and the required certification level.