CMMC Compliance Service | CMMC Level 2 Consulting & Implementation Support

What Is CMMC Compliance?

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Level 2 requires implementation of the 110 security requirements from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, along with documented evidence and institutionalized processes.

Compliance involves:

• Defined CUI scope boundaries

• System Security Plan (SSP)

• Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)

• Technical and administrative controls

• Evidence collection and traceability

• Assessment readiness for a C3PAO audit

It is not simply an IT exercise — it is a business-wide compliance initiative.

Our CMMC Compliance Service Includes

CUI Scoping & Boundary Definition

• Identify CUI data flows

• Define system boundaries

• Determine in-scope assets and users

• Reduce unnecessary assessment footprint

Proper scoping alone can significantly reduce compliance burden.

Gap Assessment Against NIST SP 800-171

We perform a structured control-by-control evaluation to determine:

• Fully implemented controls

• Partially implemented controls

• Missing controls

• Evidence gaps

• Documentation weaknesses

You receive a prioritized remediation roadmap.

System Security Plan (SSP) Development

Your SSP must clearly describe:

• System architecture

• Security control implementation

• Roles and responsibilities

• Data flow diagrams

• Control inheritance (if applicable)

We draft or refine your SSP to align with assessment expectations.

POA&M Development & Remediation Planning

For controls not fully implemented, we:

• Define remediation actions

• Assign accountable owners

• Establish timelines

• Align remediation with business risk

This becomes your structured compliance execution plan.

Policy & Procedure Development

We develop or refine:

• Access control policies

• Incident response plans

• Configuration management procedures

• Media protection controls

• Risk assessment methodology

• Continuous monitoring program

All documentation is tailored — not templated boilerplate.

Technical Control Alignment

We coordinate with your IT or MSP to validate:

• MFA implementation

• Logging and monitoring

• Encryption at rest and in transit

• Endpoint protection

• Vulnerability management

• Backup and recovery controls

Documentation must match actual system configuration.

CMMC Level 2 Assessment Readiness

Before engaging a C3PAO, we conduct a mock assessment to validate:

• Evidence traceability

• Control narrative clarity

• Consistency between SSP and implementation

• Staff interview preparedness

• Artifact organization

This dramatically reduces audit risk.

Who Needs a CMMC Compliance Service?

You likely need structured support if:

• You handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

• You support DoD prime contractors

• You are bidding on new defense contracts

• You previously self-attested under DFARS 7012

• Your SPRS score is low or outdated

CMMC Level 2 is no longer self-attestation — it requires third-party certification.

Why CMMC Compliance Is Often Delayed

Organizations struggle because:

• CUI scope is unclear

• IT and compliance are misaligned

• Documentation does not match implementation

• SSPs are incomplete or generic

• POA&Ms are unrealistic

• Evidence is scattered

We bring structure and executive-level clarity to the process.

Integrated Compliance Approach

Many of our clients already maintain:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

• ISO 27001 Information Security programs

• SOC 2 environments

We integrate CMMC controls into your existing management system where possible, reducing duplication and strengthening governance.

What Makes Wintersmith Advisory Different

We approach CMMC as:

• A risk management initiative

• A governance alignment project

• A cross-functional implementation effort

• A long-term compliance framework

Not just a cybersecurity checklist.

Our focus is building sustainable compliance — not temporary audit survival.

Typical CMMC Compliance Timeline

While timelines vary based on complexity and maturity, most organizations require:

• 4–8 weeks for gap assessment and SSP alignment

• 2–6 months for remediation

• 2–4 weeks for assessment readiness preparation

Scope complexity and existing cybersecurity maturity significantly impact timing.

Start with a Structured CMMC Gap Assessment

If you are preparing for CMMC Level 2, the first step is understanding your true compliance position.

Wintersmith Advisory provides structured CMMC compliance services designed to move you confidently from uncertainty to certification readiness.