Deadline: November 2026

CMMC Level 2 Deadline: November 2026

Most defense contractors aren't ready. Are you? Over 80,000 companies in the defense industrial base need Level 2 certification to keep their contracts. The clock is ticking and C3PAO assessors are already booking out 6-9 months.

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CMMC Readiness Gap Assessment
NIST 800-171 Controls
62
Met
31
Partial
17
Not Met
SPRS Score: 68 / 110
17 controls require remediation
Access Control (AC) 3 gaps
System & Comms Protection 5 gaps
Audit & Accountability 2 gaps
Incident Response 4 gaps
The Problem

The CMMC deadline is real. The consequences are permanent.

Starting November 2026, no CMMC Level 2 certification means no DoD contracts. The assessment pipeline is already backed up.

80,000+
Defense contractors need Level 2 certification
<25%
Pass rate when independently assessed
~82
C3PAOs exist to assess all 80,000+ companies
6-9 mo
Current C3PAO booking lead time
What We Do

Get ready before your C3PAO assessment

We identify your gaps, fix what's broken, and make sure you're ready to pass.

CMMC Readiness Gap Assessment

  • Review all 110 NIST 800-171 Rev 2 controls against your current environment
  • Technical assessment of your external and internal security posture
  • SPRS score calculation so you know exactly where you stand
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap with clear timelines
  • Professional report with specific findings and fix guidance

External Penetration Testing

  • Test your perimeter before the C3PAO does
  • Identify exploitable vulnerabilities in your public-facing systems
  • Validate that your security controls actually work under real attack conditions

Ongoing Monitoring

  • Monthly vulnerability scanning to catch new exposures
  • Continuous compliance tracking so you stay assessment-ready
Pricing

CMMC Gap Assessment Pricing

Transparent pricing based on your certification level. No hidden fees.

Level 1
$3,500
Self-assessment preparation
  • Review of 17 Level 1 practices
  • Gap identification and documentation
  • Remediation guidance
  • Self-assessment support
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Level 2
$6,000
C3PAO readiness assessment
  • Full review of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls
  • SPRS score calculation
  • Detailed findings with risk ratings
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Professional report for C3PAO readiness
  • 1-hour executive walkthrough
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Custom
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Remediation support and ongoing compliance
  • Everything in Level 2, plus:
  • Remediation implementation support
  • SSP/POA&M documentation
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
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Time-Sensitive

CMMC Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026

If you hold CUI, you need Level 2 certification. C3PAO assessors are already booking 6-9 months out. Start your gap assessment now to give yourself time to remediate before the deadline.

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Pair With a Pentest

Satisfy CMMC testing requirements

Pair your CMMC assessment with an External Penetration Test to validate that your security controls actually work under real attack conditions. Starting at $4,500.

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Why Zio Security

The right team for this work

Certified Offensive Security Experts

CISSP, OSCP, PNPT, and CRTO certified. Hands-on technical assessments, not checkbox audits.

20 Years IT Infrastructure Experience

We understand the systems defense contractors actually run. Networks, Active Directory, cloud environments, endpoints.

Based in Panama City, FL

On-site assessments available for NW Florida defense contractors. Tyndall AFB, NSA Panama City, and the surrounding defense corridor.

Fair Pricing, Expert Work

Not a massive consultancy charging $75K+ for a compliance package. Hands-on expert work at a price that makes sense for your business.

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Readiness Check

Not sure where you stand with CMMC? We'll walk through your current posture and tell you honestly what it will take to get assessment-ready.

No sales pitch. No obligation. Just a straightforward conversation about your compliance timeline.

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Reach us at support@ziosecurity.com or call to schedule directly.