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Authorized C3PAO
CMMC Level 1 & Level 2
Assessment
Fortreum is an authorized CMMC C3PAO. We assess your controls against CMMC requirements, define your CUI boundary correctly, and help you establish the readiness that determines certification outcomes.
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Compliance Automation Leaders Across Public Sector Frameworks
Our AI-native cyber compliance automation platform owns the patent on AI-driven mapping across regulatory standards. Our approach is designed to reduce manual mapping work while improving audit traceability through structured, control-level mappings that clearly show how each requirement is supported.
Through Kovr, Fortreum’s AI-native compliance automation platform, organizations can establish and maintain the foundation required for CMMC certification.
Capabilities include
- SPRS score generation and tracking
- Gap assessments mapped to NIST SP 800-171
- CUI scoping and boundary definition
- POA&M and remediation tracking
- System Security Plan (SSP) creation and maintenance
- 30-Day Readiness Roadmaps
- Automated evidence collection
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Together, Fortreum’s assessors and Kovr’s automation help organizations reduce manual effort while improving readiness throughout the certification lifecycle.
Our Methodology
How We Conduct a CMMC Level 2 Assessment
The Assessment Standard
We evaluate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls across your full CUI environment per the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 2. Every control. No exceptions.
Structural Independence
Fortreum does not sell implementation tools, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software, or remediation services. No conflicts of interest between our advisory and assessment roles. Cyber-AB authorized and independently verified.
Technology Enabled Efficiency
Powered by Kovr
Kovr provides organizations with visibility into their compliance posture before entering the assessment process.
Capabilities include
- Automated gap assessments
- SSP generation and maintenance
- CUI scoping assistance
- Remediation planning
- Real-time SPRS scoring
- Evidence collection workflows
- Documentation management
- Boundary definition support
Built for the Full Three-Year Cycle
Annual affirmation support and POA&M tracking are built into every engagement. Year-three reassessment planning starts at kickoff, not when your certification is about to expire.
The Assessment Standard
We evaluate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls across your full CUI environment per the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 2. Every control. No exceptions.
Structural Independence
Fortreum does not sell implementation tools, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software, or remediation services. No conflicts of interest between our advisory and assessment roles. Cyber-AB authorized and independently verified.
Technology Enabled Efficiency
Powered by Kovr
Kovr provides organizations with visibility into their compliance posture before entering the assessment process.
Capabilities include
- Automated gap assessments
- SSP generation and maintenance
- CUI scoping assistance
- Remediation planning
- Real-time SPRS scoring
- Evidence collection workflows
- Documentation management
- Boundary definition support
Built for the Full Three-Year Cycle
Annual affirmation support and POA&M tracking are built into every engagement. Year-three reassessment planning starts at kickoff, not when your certification is about to expire.
Why Fortreum
AI-Enabled Efficiency
AI-driven automation surfaces gaps faster and cuts duplicate work — freeing up your internal security team for higher-value tasks. Consolidate CMMC with FedRAMP, DoD SRG, and NIST 800-171 to stretch your compliance budget.
Through Kovr, organizations can automate key readiness activities including:
- Real-time SPRS score generation
- CUI scoping and boundary definition
- Evidence collection and organization
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- System Security Plan (SSP) development
- NIST SP 800-171 requirement tracking
- POA&M management
Core Competencies
What We Bring to the Engagement
CMMC Level 1 & Level 2 C3PAO Certification Assessment
NIST SP 800-171 & 800-53 Gap Analysis, Remediation Advisory & SSP Development
FedRAMP 3PAO Assessment (Top 5 Assessor)
Penetration Testing, Red Teaming & Offensive Security
Continuous Authorization & Multi-Framework Compliance (XRAMP)
AI-Native Compliance Automation (Kovr)
Real-time SPRS scoring, SSP generation, CUI scoping, remediation planning, evidence collection, and continuous compliance monitoring.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification become mandatory?
CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification becomes mandatory in Phase 2, beginning November 10, 2026. Phase 1 is active now and CMMC requirements are already appearing in solicitations. Don’t wait for your next RFP to find out where you stand.
How long does CMMC Level 2 certification take?
CMMC Level 2 certification typically takes 6-12 months from initial gap assessment to final certification, depending on your organization’s current security posture and control maturity. Organizations with mature NIST SP 800-171 controls can achieve certification in under 6 months with targeted advisory support. Organizations starting from scratch typically require 9-12 months for control implementation and documentation. Assessment capacity is tightening industry-wide as demand increases, so early gap assessment and advisory support help defense contractors accelerate their certification timeline and maintain flexibility to meet contract deadlines.
What happens if we have gaps we can’t close before the C3PAO assessment?
CMMC Level 2 allows POA&Ms for specific controls under strict conditions, but you have exactly 180 days from your final findings briefing to close them. Miss that window and your conditional certification is revoked. Fortreum identifies these gaps before assessment, not during it.
Do our subcontractors need CMMC certification too?
Yes. If CUI flows to subcontractors on a contract with a C3PAO requirement, those subcontractors need the same level of CMMC certification. Prime contractors are already disqualifying non-compliant subs.
How can organizations determine their CMMC readiness before engaging a C3PAO?
Fortreum combines assessor expertise with Kovr, its AI-native compliance automation platform. Organizations can use Kovr to establish their SPRS score, generate a System Security Plan (SSP), define CUI boundaries, conduct gap assessments, build remediation roadmaps, and collect supporting evidence before entering a formal assessment. This helps organizations better understand their readiness and address issues earlier in the certification process.