LIFT Off Webinar Presented by The 20

CMMC Readiness: What C3PAOs Are Looking for Before Assessment Begins

As the Department of Defense supply chain moves toward mandatory certification, organizations pursuing Level 2 under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification must be prepared to demonstrate more than written policies.

In this practical, audit-focused session, experts from The 20 will break down what Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs) evaluate before your formal assessment begins—and why true readiness reflects operational maturity, not written intent.

The primary focus: Level 2 CUI protection and audit defensibility. Attendees will gain clarity on what assessors expect to see in terms of objective evidence, repeatability, and sustained execution—not just documentation.

What You’ll Learn

• What C3PAOs actually validate before an assessment begins — including documentation reviews, scoping clarity, and pre-assessment indicators of maturity
• How to answer the three fundamental audit questions:
  • Is the control implemented?
  • Is it operating as described?
  • Is there objective evidence proving repeatability?
• Why objective evidence and sustainment—not policy language—are decisive factors in Level 2 outcomes
• Key transition challenges when moving from Level 1 to Level 2, and how to close gaps in governance, documentation, and operational consistency
• The most common pitfalls in CMMC readiness efforts—and how to avoid costly delays or failed assessments

Who Should Attend

• Defense contractors preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification
• IT, compliance, and security leaders responsible for CUI protection
• Executives seeking clarity on audit defensibility and governance requirements

Register today!