CMMC Templates & Tools Index
All entries include source URL, file type, and date found. Free = no cost; Paid = requires purchase.
Free SSP / Documentation Templates
Peak InfoSec Free Templates
- URL: https://peakinfosec.com/resources/nist-sp-800-171-and-cmmc-templates/
- Also: https://peakinfosec.com/nist-sp-800-171-revision-2-cmmc-related-templates/
- Type: Web page + downloadable files
- Description: Free NIST 800-171 and CMMC templates provided pro bono to the DIB. No support offered. Covers implementation and documentation prep.
- Community rating: Recommended by community member and by C3PAO (Blake_Olson)
- Source: Brave search + https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)
- Date found: 2026-03-11
CMMC SSP Builder (Web App / GitHub)
- URL: https://github.com/Leguy42/CMMC_SSP_Builder
- Type: Free web application
- Description: Free web app specifically for building a CMMC Level 2 System Security Plan (SSP). Scores 20 on r/CMMC post.
- Author: Leguy42 (active CMMC consultant in the community)
- Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1r1taab/ (2026-02-11, score 20)
- Date found: 2026-03-11
cmmcaudit.org Policy Templates
- URL: https://www.cmmcaudit.org/policy-templates-and-tools-for-cmmc-and-800-171/
- Type: Web page + downloadable templates
- Description: Policy templates and tools for CMMC/800-171. Noted as possibly overkill for non-FedRAMP orgs but useful reference.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
ComplianceForge SSP Example (PDF)
- URL: https://complianceforge.com/content/examples/example-ncp-ssp.pdf
- Type: PDF (example)
- Description: Example NIST 800-171 / CMMC SSP from ComplianceForge. Useful for format reference.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
Hive Systems SSP Template
- URL: https://www.hivesystems.com/blog/approachablecmmc
- Type: Blog + template download
- Description: "Approachable CMMC" — SSP template with guidance on accelerating with a template.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
MAD Security SSP Guide
- URL: https://madsecurity.com/madsecurity-blog/cmmc-nist-800-171-ssp-guide
- Type: Web guide
- Description: Guide on building an effective CMMC/NIST 800-171 SSP with templates and audit-ready strategies.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
The Net Effect: CMMC Reference Links
- URL: https://www.theneteffect.com/cmmc/links.php
- Type: Reference page
- Description: Curated list of CMMC reference links including DFARS, NIST, ODPs, NIST 800-171A assessor guide.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
Free Tools (Open Source / GitHub)
CMMC-Bagel
- URL: https://github.com/SecurityBagel/CMMC-Bagel
- Type: Open source application
- Description: Compliance assessment and POA&M management for CMMC/NIST 800-171A
- Date found: 2026-03-11
JAKTOOL/cmmc
- URL: https://github.com/JAKTOOL/cmmc
- Type: Open source application
- Description: User-friendly interface to manage security controls, store data locally, generate compliance summaries. Supports NIST 800-171 Rev 2 and 3.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
nealfennimore/nist-sp-800-171
- URL: https://github.com/nealfennimore/nist-sp-800-171
- Type: Open source application
- Description: NIST 800-171 Rev 3 compliance interface. References CMMC COA as additional resource.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
kawa5604/CMMC_mapping
- URL: https://github.com/kawa5604/CMMC_mapping
- Type: Open source mapping
- Description: CMMC ↔ NIST SP 800-171 ↔ NIST SP 800-53 cross-mapping tool.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
mattj23/cmmc-gen-model
- URL: https://github.com/mattj23/cmmc-gen-model
- Type: Scripts
- Description: Scripts to generate a structured model of CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 controls and assessment information.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
turnstonecompliance/AZ_ImpRef_NIST80053_CMMCKillChainMappings
- URL: https://github.com/turnstonecompliance/AZ_ImpRef_NIST80053_CMMCKillChainMappings
- Type: Mapping
- Description: Cross-mapping of ComplianceForge CMMC Kill Chain (NIST 800-171 Rev. 2) and Microsoft Technical Reference Guide for CMMC 2.0. Useful for Azure-based orgs.
- Date found: 2026-03-11
Paid Documentation Packages (Community-Vetted)
Kieri Solutions — KCD + KRA Package
- URL: https://kieri.com (look for KCD/KRA)
- Price: ~$14,000 for both packages
- Description: KCD = Kieri Compliance Documentation. KRA = Kieri Risk Assessment. Very detailed and interconnected — described as a "spider web" of cross-referenced documents. Consulting time included in some packages.
- Confirmed: Used by MSP (lotsofxeons) in 2 successful assessments
- Caveat: Overwhelming at first; requires time to understand the interconnections
- Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)
ComplianceForge — NCP (NIST Compliance Program)
- URL: https://complianceforge.com/nist-800-171-cmmc-policy-templates/
- Price: ~$5,000 for documentation package
- Description: Covers CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171. Policies, standards, procedures, SSP/POA&M templates.
- Caveat: Very overwhelming for small businesses. Documents can be so large they freeze Word. Not tailored to your environment — still requires significant customization.
- Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)
Microsoft Official Resources (Free)
Appendix J (GCC High Inherited Controls)
- What controls are fully/partially inherited from Microsoft GCC High
- Critical for any org on GCC High — can cover 30-40% of controls
- Action: Search "Microsoft CMMC Level 2 Appendix J GCC High" — also get Azure-specific version separately
Microsoft CMMC Implementation Guide
- Control-by-control implementation guidance for Microsoft stack
- Goes hand-in-hand with Appendix J
- Action: Search "Microsoft CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Implementation Guide"
PreVeil CMMC Documentation Package
- If using PreVeil for CUI, their docs package covers a large portion of controls
- Reduces documentation lift significantly
- URL: https://www.preveil.com/
- Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)
Evidence Organization Tips (No Cost)
From community experience:
1. Simple folder tree: One folder per domain → one subfolder per control
2. Naming: Match to CMMC control IDs (e.g., AC.L2-3.1.1/)
3. PDF compilation: Adobe Acrobat Pro (1-month license) → single command converts folder tree to single PDF
4. Version control: Host in SharePoint with revision history (GCC High requirement anyway)
Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1owyb9a/ (megathread, jawillia2 comment, 2025)