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What Resources Are Available to Help Companies Comply with CMMC?

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Official DoD Answer
Source Source: DoD CIO CMMC FAQs v5 (A-Q3)

The Department provides resources to help businesses who wish to enter the defense industrial base reach cybersecurity compliance. The CMMC Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) has a marketplace of certified CMMC assessors, professionals, and registered practitioner organizations. The Warfighting Acquisition University offers free online cybersecurity training. The DIB Collaborative Information Sharing Environment website has no-cost cybersecurity resources, and the Office of Small Business Programs has compiled resources for small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Free and Official CMMC Resources

The DoD has invested heavily in making CMMC compliance accessible, particularly for small businesses. Here are the key resources every defense contractor should know:

Official DoD Resources

  • Cyber AB Marketplace (cyberab.org/marketplace) — Find certified C3PAOs, CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs), and Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs) to help prepare for assessments.
  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU) — Free online training courses covering CMMC topics, NIST SP 800-171 implementation, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
  • DCISE (DC3) — No-cost cybersecurity resources from the DIB Collaborative Information Sharing Environment, including threat intelligence and vulnerability scanning.
  • DoD Office of Small Business Programs — Curated guides specifically for small and medium businesses navigating compliance requirements.

Key Documents to Download

Every organization pursuing CMMC should have these documents on hand:

  • NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 (the 110 security requirements)
  • NIST SP 800-171A (assessment procedures)
  • CMMC Assessment Guide for your required level
  • CMMC Scoping Guide for your required level
  • 32 CFR Part 170 (the CMMC Final Rule)

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