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Our advisory services give you an honest, plain-English read on where you stand and what it will take to be audit-ready.

Gap Assessment

What it is
A full review of your IT systems, policies, and procedures against CMMC Level 2 requirements.
What you get
A written roadmap mapping every gap to its CMMC control, with practical recommendations prioritized by risk and effort.
Timeline
2–4 weeks for most organizations.
Who's involved
Leadership, IT, compliance, HR — and your existing MSP if you have one.

Readiness Assessment

What it is
A full-scale practice audit that mirrors a C3PAO's process — technical controls, policy review, stakeholder interviews, evidence verification.
What you get
A detailed written report mapping each CMMC requirement to your current state, a prioritized list of final remediation steps, and a mock score aligned with the DoD's assessment methodology.
Why it pays for itself
C3PAOs bill at premium hourly rates. Resolving issues with us first reduces the time and billable hours your audit consumes.
When to do it
After Gap remediation, ~30–60 days before your C3PAO audit.

Frequently asked

How is a Readiness Assessment different from a Gap Assessment?
A Gap Assessment is a current-state diagnostic — what's missing and what to fix. A Readiness Assessment is the dress rehearsal — a full audit-grade evaluation that mirrors what a C3PAO will do, run roughly 30–60 days before the real audit.
Do I need an in-house IT department?
No. Many of our clients run lean, or with a fractional MSP. We work directly with whoever holds the keys — internal staff, a managed provider, or a mix.
What deliverables do I receive?
A written report, control-by-control mapping to CMMC Level 2, and a prioritized roadmap. The Readiness Assessment also includes a mock score aligned to DoD scoring methodology.
Is a Gap Assessment required for CMMC certification?
It isn't required by the rule. It is, in our experience, the least expensive way to avoid the expensive surprises a C3PAO audit would otherwise turn up.

Start with an honest read on where you stand.

A Gap Assessment is the cleanest, lowest-risk first step. 2–4 weeks, plain-English roadmap, and a clear next move.

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