Official CMMC Certification recognized by the DoD is achieved through a partnership with a C3PAO. A C3PAO is an independent service provider authorized by the Cyber-AB to assess DIB organizations’ conformance with CMMC’s requirements. Once an assessment is conducted, the C3PAO forwards its findings to the DoD and issues the certification.
Seven Steps to Certification
1. You begin the assessment process by selecting a C3PAO, such as Coalfire Federal, to conduct their assessment.
2. The C3PAO assigns a Certified Assessor who works with you, and other key points of contact, to review the scope of the assessment, complete a contract, and schedule the assessment.
3. The assessment begins with initial planning and a Conformity Assessment Readiness Review (CARR) to verify your organization’s readiness.
4. A kick-off session starts the formal Conformity Assessment, followed by one or more days during which the assessment team conducts interviews and reviews documentation and evidence. The number of days depends on the desired certification level.
5. The assessment team evaluates each practice, following guidelines and criteria established by the DoD, and grades those practices either pass or fail.
6. The assessment team then summarizes its findings and prepares a Conformity Assessment report that is reviewed directly with you.
7. If your organization passes, the C3PAO issues your certification. The C3PAO then uploads your results, pass or fail, to DoD.
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NOTE: Gailey Solutions provides Readiness Services. We are not a C3PAO.
