Secureframe: CMMC 2.0 Insights: Understanding Compliance from an Expert Auditor's Perspective

Secureframe’s comprehensive guide on CMMC Level 2 compliance outlines the advanced cybersecurity requirements that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors must meet to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This level mandates adherence to the 110 controls and 320 assessment objectives specified in NIST SP 800‑171, validated through third‑party assessments every three years  . This webinar walks through which organizations must comply, the essential documentation (like SSPs and POA&Ms), and how implementing a compliance automation platform can dramatically streamline evidence collection, monitoring, and reporting. It also highlights how Secureframe tools can simplify gap analysis, policy templates, and continuous monitoring—all aimed at reducing complexity and accelerating certification readiness  .

This webinar covers:

• Certification Scope & Rigor

CMMC Level 2 requires full implementation of NIST SP 800‑171 controls (110 controls, 320 objectives), including third‑party validation every three years. It’s mandatory for contractors handling CUI or SPD  .

1. Compliance Complexity Can Be Automated

   Secureframe’s platform automates key tasks—mapping existing systems to CMMC controls, collecting evidence, generating required documentation (SSP, POA&M), and providing real-time dashboards—which significantly reduces manual effort  .

2. Strategic Advantage Through Certification

   Achieving Level 2 compliance not only meets DoD contract eligibility but also builds trust. Contractors can use certification status as a competitive advantage—a message reinforced via customer success stories  .