CMMC Level 2 Readiness
CMMC Level 2 isn't optional if you handle Controlled Unclassified Information for the DoD, and the clock is set by your contracts. We take you from an undocumented environment to audit-ready, one control at a time - policies, remediation, and the monitoring an assessor expects to see.
How does a DoD contractor get CMMC Level 2 ready?
A contractor gets CMMC Level 2 ready by assessing every NIST 800-171 control against current state, remediating the gaps, and documenting a System Security Plan and POA&M with evidence - well ahead of the C3PAO assessment. TeknaByte runs that program end to end, from readiness assessment to the monitoring controls Level 2 requires.
- →CMMC Level 2 maps to the 110 controls of NIST 800-171 - the readiness work is control-by-control.
- →You need a documented System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M, not generic templates.
- →The formal assessment is done by an independent C3PAO; we prepare you to pass it.
- →Starting early relative to your contract deadline is the single biggest predictor of a smooth audit.
What CMMC Level 2 actually requires
Level 2 aligns to NIST SP 800-171 - 110 security requirements across access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, incident response, and more. Readiness means every one is implemented, documented, and evidenced.
The path we run
We treat readiness as a program with a deadline, not a one-time audit that gathers dust.
- ✓Readiness assessment: a control-by-control review documenting current state and gaps
- ✓Policy and documentation: company-specific policies, procedures, and a defensible SSP
- ✓Gap remediation: hands-on fixes across technical and administrative controls
- ✓Compliance infrastructure: the monitoring, identity, and protection controls Level 2 requires
How long does CMMC Level 2 readiness take? +
It depends on your starting point and scope, but most engagements run several months. The earlier you start relative to your audit deadline, the smoother it goes.
What is the difference between an RPO and a C3PAO? +
A Registered Provider Organization (RPO) helps you prepare for CMMC; a C3PAO is the independent third party authorized to conduct the formal assessment. We do the preparation work - the assessment itself is always independent.
Can you handle both the paperwork and the infrastructure? +
Yes. As a managed security provider we author the policies and SSP and stand up the technical controls and monitoring they depend on - the two halves an assessment checks together.
CMMC & NIST 800-171
Readiness assessments, gap remediation, and ongoing compliance for DoD contractors and regulated industries.
Managed Security Services
24/7 monitored security operations. SIEM, EDR, threat hunting, phishing defense, and dark-web monitoring - one team, one pane of glass.
SOC Monitoring & EDR
24/7 security operations center with managed EDR. Real analysts, escalation runbooks, <15-minute MTTR.
vCISO
Fractional security leadership. Risk register, board reporting, vendor reviews, security roadmap ownership.
Talk to an engineer who does this every day.
A 30-minute conversation - we'll map where you stand against the controls and what we'd do first.