CMMC Resources

Practical guides and resources authored by our team — built for defense contractors who need to understand what CMMC compliance actually requires, in plain language. New to selecting an assessor? Start with our guide on how to choose a C3PAO.

Featured Resource

CMMC Simplified™ REV. 2

Authored by Fernando Machado, CISO of Cybersec Investments, CMMC Simplified strips away the regulatory jargon and gives defense contractors a clear, step-by-step path to CMMC compliance — in plain language.

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What You'll Learn

How CMMC levels apply to your specific contract requirements
What assessors look for during official CMMC assessments
How to build your evidence portfolio and document compliance
Common mistakes contractors make — and how to avoid them
Insider perspective from assessors who helped write the standards
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Inside the Playbook

How assessors evaluate evidence against NIST SP 800-171A objectives
Assessment scoping and boundary definition methodology
32 CFR Part 170 and DFARS clause 252.204-7012 in practice
Documentation and evidence standards that satisfy assessors
Written by an assessor who helped author the standards themselves
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For Defense Contractors

The Assessors Playbook

Also authored by Fernando Machado, The Assessors Playbook gives you an insider view of exactly how CMMC assessments are conducted — so contractors know precisely what to expect and how to prepare.

Community Resource

The Guide to Everything CMMC

Authored by Tara Lemieux, this comprehensive guide demystifies the complexities of CMMC — providing clear, actionable insights and practical steps to ensure your organization meets all the necessary standards. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, a compliance officer, or a business leader, this is an essential resource for navigating the path to CMMC certification.

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What's Inside

Clear breakdowns of every CMMC domain, process, and capability
Step-by-step implementation guides with real-world examples
Expert tips and tools to prepare for and pass CMMC assessments
Strategies for maintaining compliance and continuous improvement
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For CMMC Assessors & Practitioners

SECTOR 171

Most CMMC training teaches you what the requirements say. SECTOR 171 trains you to apply them — under time pressure, with a character making a plausible wrong argument, and a binary judgment to make. Built from real assessment scenarios by Tara Lemieux, it's the closest thing to practice runs that exist outside an actual C3PAO assessment.

Hot Take Mode — One scenario, two buttons, 15 seconds. In-Scope or Out-of-Scope. No multiple choice.
Domain Drill — 20 questions from your weakest domain, ramped foundational to expert.
Daily Challenge — One complex multi-decision scenario, the same for everyone, every day.
The Gauntlet — 20 questions, 30-second clock, ranked leaderboard, LinkedIn-ready scorecard.

Ready to Go Beyond the Books?

You've read how compliance works — now work with the assessors who helped write the standards. Schedule a discovery call and let's map your path to certification.

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