Define the scope
Identify where CUI lives and which systems, people, and locations are in scope.
Prepare for CMMC Level 2 with a clear, organized plan.
For organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under Department of Defense contracts, CMMC Level 2 means showing that the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800-171 are in place and maintained. Clyde Development helps organize that work, from first gap assessment through ongoing compliance.
01 / Scope
Readiness support, clearly defined
Preparing for an assessment and conducting one are different roles. Clyde Development handles the first; the second belongs to an authorized assessor or, where a contract allows it, your own self-assessment.
Clyde Development provides
Readiness & compliance management
- Readiness planning and scoping
- Gap identification against NIST SP 800-171
- Remediation planning and implementation support
- Documentation organization: System Security Plan, POA&M, policies
- Security requirement and control tracking
- Preparation for self-assessment or C3PAO assessment
- Ongoing compliance management support
Requires an authorized assessor
Formal assessment & certification
- CMMC Level 2 certification assessments, conducted by C3PAOs
- Issuing CMMC certification status
- Official determinations of compliance
Clyde Development is not a C3PAO and does not employ certified CMMC assessors. Readiness support helps you prepare; it does not guarantee an assessment outcome.
02 / Process
The readiness process
A structured path from uncertainty to an organized, documented, and defensible compliance position.
01 · SCOPE
02 · ASSESS
Identify gaps
Compare current practices and configurations against the NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
03 · PLAN
Plan remediation
Turn gaps into a prioritized, sequenced plan that fits the organization's resources.
04 · DOCUMENT
Organize documentation
Build and organize the System Security Plan, policies, POA&M, and supporting evidence.
05 · PREPARE
Prepare for assessment
Review readiness before a self-assessment or a C3PAO certification assessment.
06 · MAINTAIN
Manage ongoing compliance
Keep controls, evidence, and documentation current as systems and staff change.
03 / Ongoing
Compliance is not a one-time project
Systems change, staff turn over, and evidence ages. CMMC Level 2 status also has to be affirmed annually and reassessed every three years. Ongoing compliance management keeps documentation current, tracks the status of each requirement, and avoids a scramble before the next assessment.
Because the work sits alongside IT management and cybersecurity, compliance requirements can be built into day-to-day operations instead of living in a separate binder.
In development
A software tool for CMMC compliance
Clyde Development is developing a software tool to support CMMC documentation, tracking, and compliance management. More information will be shared when it is available.
04 / FAQ
Common questions
Is Clyde Development a C3PAO or a certified CMMC assessor?
No. Clyde Development provides readiness and compliance management support. Formal CMMC Level 2 certification assessments are conducted by authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs).
How do we know if we need CMMC Level 2?
Level 2 generally applies to organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information under Department of Defense contracts. The required level is specified in the contract or solicitation; if it is unclear, that is a good first conversation.
Self-assessment or third-party assessment: which applies?
Some Level 2 requirements can be met with a self-assessment, while others require a C3PAO certification assessment, depending on the contract. The readiness work is largely the same either way.
How long does readiness take?
It depends on the size of the environment, how much of NIST SP 800-171 is already in place, and how quickly remediation can happen. A gap assessment is the first step toward a realistic timeline.
Can you help implement technical controls, or only document them?
Both. Remediation often involves configuration and infrastructure changes, and Clyde Development's background in systems administration and security allows hands-on implementation support alongside documentation.
Contact
Preparing for CMMC Level 2?
Share a little about your organization, your contracts' CMMC requirements, and where you are today. That is enough to start a practical conversation about readiness.
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