Gap Assessment

Whether your organization needs an updated NIST 800-171 assessment score, SSP and POAMs or is just getting started and needs to establish a baseline, a CMMC Gap Assessment from a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) is a critical step that can save you time and money in the long run.

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What You Should Expect from a Gap Assessment

SSE’s Gap Assessment is a detailed evidence collection, assessment and analysis of an organization and its readiness state for an audit or assessment submission. It is typically a four week engagement that includes:

  • Verification against all 110 NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 practices (includes Level 1)
  • Review and verification of existing IT tools.
  • Review of any existing System Security Plan (SSP)
  • Review of any existing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
  • Review of any existing policies/procedures and physical security practices.

The output is the identification and documentation of all gaps in the form of a complete Security Assessment Report (SAR) that includes the following deliverables:

  • NIST 800-171 Assessment and Score
  • Detailed Compliance Matrix for NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 1&2 requirements
  • Security Findings/Evidence Traceability Matrix – Information for an SSP
  • Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for unmet requirements

With the completion of the Gap Assessment, SSE would be able to recommend customizable remediation, documentation and on-going compliance/support solutions as needed.

Thinking about CMMC certification in 2025? Contact our team to discuss how our Gap Assessment would help prepare your organization for a certification audit.

Why Are Gap Assessments Necessary? Find Out Here.

Work with Experts in Regulatory Compliance

As a DoD contractor ourselves, SSE can help your business achieve and maintain CMMC compliance and provide the essential elements to simplify the process.

SSE is CMMC Level 2 Certified, and is also accredited by The CYBER AB (formerly the CMMC Accreditation Body) as a Registered Provider Organization (RPO), and we have maintained networks to the NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 standards since they came into existence. Our experience in managing classified data and controlled unclassified information (CUI) through evolving cybersecurity regulations is built on established expertise and customer service.

When you work with our team, we create a customized plan for compliance. Not only do we help you work through the initial assessment and remediation work, but we continue our role as trusted advisors, maintaining service and ongoing support to ensure compliance with industry standards.