CMMC audit preparation: how to choose the right level and pass your assessment

Описание: Preparing for a CMMC audit is no longer optional for companies that want to win or retain Department of Defense contracts—but choosing the wrong level or preparing the wrong way can cost significant time and money.

In this video, we walk through how CMMC audits actually work, what to expect at each level, and how organizations can prepare strategically instead of over- or under-scoping their compliance efforts.

You’ll learn:
• What a CMMC audit is and why it matters for DoD contractors
• The difference between a self-assessment and a third-party audit
• How CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3 differ in scope, effort, and cost
• When a C3PAO is required and how to choose the right one
• How SPRS scoring works and why it matters for Level 1 and Level 2
• What conditional compliance and POA&Ms mean in practice
• Why scoping your audit correctly is critical to controlling costs
• A practical, step-by-step approach to preparing for a CMMC audit

The discussion also covers common pitfalls teams face—waiting too long to prepare, choosing the wrong CMMC level, underestimating evidence collection, and treating audits as a one-time event instead of an ongoing program.

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Key takeaways
CMMC audits are tied directly to contract eligibility and revenue.
Each CMMC level serves a different purpose and carries different requirements.
Proper scoping and early preparation can significantly reduce audit risk and cost.
CMMC compliance is an ongoing program, not a one-time checklist.

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