Teams often use “CMMC certified” loosely. Precision matters—for contracts, marketing claims, and project planning.
Readiness
Readiness means preparing people, technology, and documentation so you can meet the practices required at a given level. Activities include gap assessment, remediation, SSP/POA&M development, evidence collection, and operationalizing controls.
Consultants, MSPs, and internal teams can all contribute to readiness.
Certification / official assessment
Official assessment (where required) is performed under the CMMC program’s rules by authorized assessors—not by your MSP declaring victory. For many Level 2 scenarios, that means a third-party assessment path rather than pure self-attestation.
Why the distinction protects you
- Avoids false marketing claims
- Sets honest timelines with primes and leadership
- Prevents buying “certification packages” that cannot legally certify you
Need a clear baseline for your environment?
Start with a free 15-minute review. When a structured assessment is the right next step, ImpetraInsights™ can provide multi-framework scoring and an executive-ready report—including CMMC and HIPAA readiness paths.