CMMC Assessments

Secure Your Future: A C3PAO Focused on Your Success

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) plays a critical role in national security, and protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is essential. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was established to strengthen cybersecurity across the defense supply chain, ensuring that contractors meet the necessary requirements to safeguard sensitive information.

For organizations seeking CMMC certification, selecting the right Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) is an important decision. CMMC assessments are not just a regulatory requirement; they represent a commitment to security and the ability to continue supporting the defense sector.

Why the Right C3PAO Matters

A CMMC Assessment  is not a transactional process—it’s a structured evaluation of an organization's cybersecurity posture. The right C3PAO conducts assessments with integrity, accuracy, and efficiency while ensuring the organization has a clear understanding of the process and their alignment with CMMC requirements. A good assessment is thoughtfully staffed with  CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) who have experience in the OSC's vertical. This streamlines the evidence verification process, reducing time in interviews. MNS Group understands that you want to get back to the important work you do for our great nation.  Choosing a C3PAO that values transparency, professionalism, and thoroughness is a critical step in the assessment process. CMMC is about more than compliance—it’s about securing information that matters to us all.

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Types of CMMC Assessments We Offer.

Level 2 Assessment

We specialize in helping businesses throughout their compliance journey. 

  • Required every 3 years
  • Performed by a C3PAO Team comprised of a Lead CCA, CCA, and Quality Assurance CCA.



Mock CMMC Assessment

Our mock assessment can help prepare for your certification process. 

  • Identical to a CMMC certifying assessment, without the score.
  • Understand and remediate any gaps on your timeline.


Yearly Compliance Assurance

  • Available to Certifying Assessment Alumni, this is a review of your environment between Certification Assessments.
  • Encourages and reinforces ongoing compliance practices.
  • Manages False Claims Act risks.
  • Provides peace-of-mind to OSC's Affirming Official between assessments.

Types of CMMC Assessments We Offer

Level 2 Assessment

We specialize in helping businesses throughout their compliance journey.
  • Required every 3 years.
  • Performed by a C3PAO Team comprised of a Lead CCA, CCA, and Quality Assurance CCA.
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Mock CMMC Assessment

Our mock assessment can help your business prepare for your certification process.
  • Identical to a CMMC certifying assessment, without the score.
  • Understand and remediate any gaps on your timeline.
Learn More

Yearly Compliance Assurance

We take the compliance burden off of you, so you can focus on your business.
  • Available to Certifying Assessment Alumni, this is a review of your environment between Certification Assessments.
  • Encourages and reinforces ongoing compliance practices.
  • Manages False Claims Act risks.
  • Provides peace-of-mind to OSC's Affirming Official between assessments.
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Level 2 Assessments

A CMMC Level 2 assessment evaluates the maturity of an organization's security practices and controls. This certification is ideal for businesses that have already demonstrated a commitment to cybersecurity and are looking to further solidify their security posture. Our experienced team will work with you through your compliance journey, identify areas for improvement, and provide ongoing recommendations to enhance your overall cybersecurity maturity.

Benefits of a CMMC Level 2 Assessment:

  • Demonstrates commitment to cybersecurity and operational maturity
  • Validates enhanced security controls that minimize  risk against cyber incidents 
  • Gain the ability to win government contracts 
  • Enhances your reputation as a trusted partner
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Mock CMMC Assessments

A CMMC mock assessment is a simulated test of your organization's security practices and controls. It's an opportunity to identify areas for improvement, prioritize remediation efforts, and prepare for the actual assessment. Our experienced consultants will lead a mock assessment that mirrors the actual CMMC evaluation process. 

We Offer a Comprehensive CMMC Mock Assessment That Will Help You Prepare for the Actual Evaluation Process.

Mock Assessment Process:

  • Information Collection: We will gather documents and review organizational readiness.
  • Assess Domains: Our experts will assess your security controls against CMMC requirements, objective by objective. 

  • Staff Training: During the Mock Assessment, your team will gain competence and confidence in answering assessor questions.

  • Score practices: Our team will score your practices based on the artifacts and evidence provided and offer a preview of your compliance score. 

  • Next steps: After completion of the Mock Assessment your team will be left with MET and NOT MET practices to guide remediation activities.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Yearly Compliance Assurance 

As your CMMC certification will need to renewed every 3 years, we can help you stay compliant, saving you money and time! 

Compliance Services Benefits:

  • Long term budgeting: Spread your spend

  • Locked in price: year 1 prices in year 4!

  • Assurance for your yearly attestation

  • Peace of mind for your company’s Affirming Official who is required to attest to ongoing compliance

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Why Choose MNS Group? 

Our team stands ready as your strategic partner, bringing the certifications, expertise, efficiency, and professionalism necessary to navigate the complexities of the CMMC assessment. 

  • Trusted Command in Cybersecurity
    Our team operates with the precision and discipline honed through years of experience with the cybersecurity standards and frameworks. Armed with industry-leading cybersecurity certifications, we stand ready to provide a strategic and informed assessment that strengthens your operational defense.
  • Tactical Efficiency Through Industry Insight
    We deploy CMMC professionals already versed in the terrain of your industry. By placing specialists familiar with your vertical on the front lines, we reduce the learning curve and complete your assessment with efficiency.
  • Mission-Aligned Precision
    Our team is laser-focused on executing the tasks at hand. We work with the same sense of urgency and discipline that you apply to your own operations, ensuring your CMMC assessment is completed promptly so you can stay on your mission.
  • A Respectful and Collaborative Engagement
    You’ve done your duty to protect sensitive data, and we salute your commitment. Now, let us do ours. With a team approach, we will provide an assessment treating your staff as fellow mission partners throughout the process.

A Few Common Questions We Receive.

When Can I Get An Assessment?

With more than 30 CMMC Certified Assessors, we can work with your schedule.  

Let us know your ideal timeline and our team will work with yours to get your business scheduled for their certifying assessment.

How Do I Engage with MNS Group for an Assessment?

Let's meet to get your assessment scheduled. 

The assessment process begins with a brief meeting where we learn more about your technical environment, industry, and time requirements. We value your time: we are happy to share the assessment process with you so you have all the information you need to move forward,

How are Fees Structured?

No surprises.

The complexity of the technical environment, and the number of physical locations in scope influence the cost of the assessment. Our team makes certain that you know what to expect so there are no surprises during your assessment week.

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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Assessments for DIB Contractors Who Process, Store, or Transmit CUI.

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CMMC Assessment Process

Is it Time for Your CMMC Assessment?

Congratulations! We applaud your commitment to safeguard the interests and security of the United States by implementing the necessary controls to protect CUI.

When you contact MNS Group, a C3PAO, we coordinate with your team to collect pertinent information, agree on an assessment timeline, and review the overall process with you so you feel comfortable.

MNS Group will assist your team so you know what expect, who will be included in the assessment, and what documents are required.

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Planning

  • OCS contacts C3PAO
  • C3PAO collects information
  • Dates, contracts, and price finalized

Phase 1 - Plan and Prepare Assessment

  • Identify teams
  • Develop Assessment review
  • Plan Readiness review

Phase 2 - Conduct Assessment

  • Collect evidence
  • Score practices

Phase 3 - Report Recommended Assessment Results

  • Deliver results
  • Submit package to DoD
  • Issue certificate

Phase 4 - CMMC POA&M Close out Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

Assessment FAQs

Q: How Often Do I Need a CMMC Certifying Assessment?

CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Assessments are required every 3 years. If there are substantial changes in your technical environment, or your company merges with another company, you may need to re-certify sooner.

Q: What is a Mock Assessment - and Why Should I Have a Mock AND a Certifying Assessment?

A Mock Assessment is identical to a Certifying Assessment and will uncover, in detail, any controls that are not met, providing a preview of your compliance score. During the Mock, your team will have a chance to practice answering assessor questions and gain competence. After completion of the Mock Assessment and any needed remediation, you will have time reserved with our team to undergo a Certifying Assessment.

Q: What is a Certifying Assessment?

A Certifying Assessment is the “official” CMMC Level 2 Assessment administered by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) organization like MNS Group.

Q: How Can I Save Time and Money On My CMMC Assessment?

Pre-plan your assessment activity from your first assessment to lock in savings, both in time and money. You will have peace of mind as you plan for your future assessments, especially if you opt into Intermediate Annual Compliance Validation.

Q: Why Would I Want to Validate My CMMC Compliance Before My Tri-Annual Recertification?

Yearly validation gives peace of mind between certifying assessments. New employees, changes in management and suppliers impact the security of your environment. A company receiving a third-party assessment or undergoing a self-assessment (at any level) is required to file annual affirmations from an “Affirming Official.”

The DoD describes that person as someone “who is responsible for ensuring the [company’s] compliance with the CMMC Program requirements and has the authority to affirm the [company’s] continuing compliance...” Inaccurate affirmations create a False Claims Act risk. Having our expert team validate your environment defends against concerns over breach of contract that could result in expensive and time-consuming legal action.

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