Scope validation
Confirm the Level 2 boundary, asset categories, external services and supporting systems before finalizing the assessment plan.
C3PAO assessment preparation
Prepare for a CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment when the requirement applies.
Cyberneza prepares organizations for independent CMMC Level 2 certification assessments by validating scope, assessing and remediating implementation gaps, organizing final evidence, reviewing the SSP and rehearsing assessment activities. Cyberneza does not perform CMMC certification assessments or issue certifications.
Current status: mandatory Phase II C3PAO requirements are suspended.
The Department suspended the Phase II rollout on July 13, 2026. Current implementation is paused in Phase 1, where Level 1 Self and Level 2 Self may be required. Level 2 C3PAO remains in the regulatory model and C3PAOs remain operational, but it is not the current default requirement for all CUI contracts.
C3PAO preparation is appropriate when an independent Level 2 assessment is required by procurement documents, requested by a prime or customer, voluntarily pursued by the organization, or planned in anticipation of a future contract requirement.
110-requirement review
Evaluate NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 implementation and supporting evidence requirement by requirement.
SSP and evidence
Confirm that the SSP matches the operating environment and that evidence is final, dated, organized and retrievable.
Mock assessment
Rehearse interviews, evidence requests and control demonstrations before the independent assessment.
POA&M review
Validate that open items are eligible under the CMMC rule and that required closeout activities can be completed within the applicable timeframe.
Independent assessor coordination
The C3PAO remains independent. Cyberneza can support readiness and logistics but does not perform the certification assessment or control the assessment outcome.
Does the current contract require Level 2 Self instead?
If the applicable requirement is Level 2 Self, prepare for that assessment type and its SPRS and annual affirmation requirements. C3PAO preparation should be used when an independent Level 2 assessment is required or intentionally planned.