What CMMC level do we need?

Contractors handling only Federal Contract Information typically need Level 1. Those handling Controlled Unclassified Information generally need Level 2, which maps to NIST SP 800-171. We help determine the right level based on your contracts.

How long does CMMC compliance take?

It depends on your current posture and scope. After a gap assessment we provide a realistic remediation timeline — most contractors need a few months to close gaps and prepare for assessment.

Do you provide the certification assessment?

Certification is performed by an independent C3PAO. TIP prepares you to pass it — implementing controls, building your SSP and POA&M, and validating readiness — and supports you through the assessment.

CMMC Compliance Services

Meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements to protect Controlled Unclassified Information and stay eligible for Department of Defense contracts.

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What CMMC Requires

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) sets the security standard defense contractors must meet to handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Most contractors handling CUI must meet CMMC Level 2, which aligns with the 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171. Failing to comply puts DoD contract eligibility at risk.

How TIP Gets You Compliant

We start with a gap assessment against the CMMC practices that apply to your contracts, document your current posture, and build a prioritized remediation plan. Our team then implements the technical and administrative controls — access control, monitoring, encryption, incident response, and more — and manages them on an ongoing basis so you stay compliant, not just certified once.

Built for the Virginia Defense Community

Headquartered in Dumfries, Virginia, minutes from Quantico and the broader DC-metro defense corridor, TIP understands the requirements facing government contractors in the region. We help you prepare for third-party assessment (C3PAO) and maintain readiness between audits.

Our CMMC Services

CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 gap assessments

NIST SP 800-171 control implementation

System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M development

Managed security and continuous monitoring

CUI scoping and network segmentation

C3PAO assessment readiness support

Frequently Asked Questions

What CMMC level do we need?: Contractors handling only Federal Contract Information typically need Level 1. Those handling Controlled Unclassified Information generally need Level 2, which maps to NIST SP 800-171. We help determine the right level based on your contracts.
How long does CMMC compliance take?: It depends on your current posture and scope. After a gap assessment we provide a realistic remediation timeline — most contractors need a few months to close gaps and prepare for assessment.
Do you provide the certification assessment?: Certification is performed by an independent C3PAO. TIP prepares you to pass it — implementing controls, building your SSP and POA&M, and validating readiness — and supports you through the assessment.

Related services

NIST 800-171 Compliance CMMC Readiness Assessment Defense Contractors Penetration Testing Managed Cybersecurity

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Talk to TIP about a CMMC gap assessment and a clear path to Level 1 or Level 2 compliance.

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