CMMC Advisory & Consulting Services

Overview

Cyber Ops Consulting LLC is an active participant in the CMMC Ecosystem, providing Registered Practitioner (RP) advisory support and readiness consulting for Department of Defense contractors seeking CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance.
Our team assists organizations in achieving compliance with NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC 2.0 requirements, preparing them for certification under the Cyber AB framework.

Core Capabilities

CMMC Readiness Assessments

  • Level 1 and Level 2 gap analysis
  • SSP (System Security Plan) and POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones) development
  • CUI scoping and boundary definition
  • Evidence and artifact preparation

Policy & Documentation Development

  • Policy frameworks aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC practice families
  • Access control, incident response, audit logging, and asset management documentation

Mock Assessments & Pre-Audit Readiness

  • Review and validation of controls prior to C3PAO engagement
  • CCP/CCA-led simulated assessments following CMMC methodology

Managed Compliance Support

  • Continuous monitoring and periodic reassessments
  • POA&M tracking and remediation verification
  • SSP maintenance and artifact lifecycle management

Applicable NAICS & PSC Codes

  • NAICS 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services
  • PSC R408 – Support: Professional: Program Management/Support
  • PSC R499 – Support: Professional: Other

Governing Frameworks and Standards

  • NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
  • DFARS 252.204-7012
  • CMMC 2.0 (Levels 1 & 2)
  • Cyber AB Ecosystem Guidelines (Registered Practitioner)

Example Engagement

CMMC Readiness Audit
Cyber Ops Consulting LLC performs a CMMC Level 1 readiness assessment and documentation review in support of DFARS compliance and NIST 800-171 alignment.
Deliverables included:

  • SSP and POA&M development
  • Risk register and remediation strategy
  • Executive summary and certification readiness roadmap
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Resources & Reference

Cyber Ops Consulting LLC aligns its Compliance Readiness services with authoritative federal standards, frameworks, and policy documents that define cybersecurity assurance and assessment procedures across the defense industrial base.
The following are the core references governing federal cybersecurity readiness and documentation practices.

NIST Standards

NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 — Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations
Establishes the 110 foundational security requirements for safeguarding CUI in contractor environments.
🔗 https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-2/final

NIST SP 800-171A — Assessment Procedures for NIST 800-171 Controls
Defines how each of the 110 controls is assessed, including required evidence, testing methods, and success criteria.
🔗 https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171a/final

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 — Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations
Provides an expanded control catalog used for RMF-based compliance, DHS projects, and federal information systems.
🔗 https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-53/rev-5/final

NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 — Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Information Systems and Organizations
Governs the assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of information systems.
🔗 https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-37/rev-2/final

DoD and Federal Cyber Regulations

CMMC 2.0 Model & Assessment Process (CAP) v2.0
Defines the process and criteria for assessing cybersecurity maturity under the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.
🔗 https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/

DFARS 252.204-7012 / 7020 / 7021
Establishes mandatory cybersecurity and reporting requirements for DoD contractors and subcontractors handling CUI.
🔗 https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252204.htm

FAR 52.204-21 — Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
Defines the minimum safeguarding requirements for federal information systems not storing CUI.
🔗 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-21

DoD Instruction 8140 & 8570 — Cyber Workforce Qualification Framework
Establishes training and certification baselines for personnel performing cybersecurity functions.
🔗 https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod8140/

Sample Compliance Readiness Artifacts

Cyber Ops Consulting prepares and reviews the following documents for readiness assurance:

  • System Security Plan (SSP)
  • Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
  • Risk Assessment Report (RAR)
  • Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
  • Continuous Monitoring Plan (CMP2)
  • Access Control Matrix (ACM)
  • Training and Awareness Records

Alignment Summary

Framework / StandardPurposeDocument OutputsCMMC 2.0DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model CertificationSSP, POA&M, Self-Assessment ReportNIST SP 800-171 / 171ACUI Safeguarding and Assessment ProceduresSSP, Control Family Policies, RARNIST SP 800-53 / RMFFederal Information System AuthorizationControl Implementation Matrix, RMF PackagesDFARS / FAR ClausesContractual Cyber ObligationsEvidence Reports, Subcontractor Flowdown DocsDoD 8140 / 8570Workforce QualificationTraining Records, Certification Tracking