Recommended Vendors / C3PAOs / Consultants

Sources: r/CMMC Reddit community, 2024-2026. All entries include source URLs. These are community recommendations — always do your own due diligence.

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C3PAOs (Assessment Organizations)

Kieri Solutions LLC

• Type: C3PAO + Consultant (also sells documentation packages)
• Known for: Technically rigorous, fair, community-respected. Led by Amira Armond — well-known CMMC thought leader who provides community feedback on ambiguous interpretations.
• Used for: Assessment (1 confirmed pass in this research), documentation packages
• Pricing: Assessment + docs (KCD + KRA packages ~$14K), consulting varies
• Strengths: Less salespeople-ish than Summit 7, more collaborative. CCA instructors are highly credible (correctly clarified practice interpretations off the top of their heads).
• Sources:
• https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rpitjk/ (2026-03-11) — another 110/110 pass (4th community-confirmed, 40-person DC company, Mac→GCC High migration, Kieri came on-site for PE review, 2-hour visit)
• https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rpitjk/ (2026-03-09) — 110/110 pass
• https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1cmplvx/ — "I've used both Summit 7 and Kieri Solutions. Both fantastic, give the nod to Kieri."
• https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ — "Kieri Solutions and Wise Technical Innovations LLC both have principals who absolutely know their stuff"
• https://www.workstreet.com/blog/cmmc-c3pao-list — Listed as "small business champion led by a well-known CMMC thought leader"

Sentar

• Type: C3PAO
• Used for: Assessment
• Confirmed passes:
• Enterprise, 800 users/550 devices, Hybrid, GCC High (MindlessStable3772)
• Small enclave 23 users, Business Premium + PreVeil (Sea_Nail_4626)
• Sources:
• https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1owyb9a/ (megathread, 2025-11-14)

Reef Systems

• Type: C3PAO
• Notes: Small, women-owned. Good experience reported by MSP. Experience with non-enclave systems (manufacturing, engineering). Met at CEIC East. Booked through ~Jul/Aug 2026.
• Used for: Assessment (1 confirmed pass in research)
• Website: https://www.reef-sys.com/
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Redspin

• Type: C3PAO
• Notes: Used by Accusights client (296 employees, enterprise scope). Large organization.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1owyb9a/ (megathread)

StrategicIT Solutions

• Type: C3PAO + services
• Confirmed pass: 40+ user enclave, PreVeil + M365 Commercial (Jan 2026)
• Website: https://strategicit-solutions.com/cmmc-certification-services/
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1owyb9a/ (megathread, 2025-11-14)

CyberNINES

• Type: C3PAO
• Notes: "Very good and should have openings" per community member
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Peakinfosec

• Type: C3PAO + free templates
• Notes: Mentioned positively, also provides free NIST 800-171/CMMC templates
• Website: https://peakinfosec.com/resources/nist-sp-800-171-and-cmmc-templates/
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Forvis

• Type: Assessment org
• Notes: "Great experience, passed on the first try" for JSVA assessment
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Cybersec & Penacity

• Type: C3PAO
• Notes: Recommended with caveat to do own research. Cybersec reportedly very booked.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

S3 AeroDefense (NEWly certified C3PAO)

• Type: C3PAO
• Certification: CMMC Level 2 achieved March 11, 2026
• Notes: Milwaukee-based, Successfully completed third-party audit for CMMC Level 2. DIB contractor supporting DoD programs.

• Website: https://www.knoxnews.com/press-release/story/156160/ (2026-03-11)

• URL: https://www.knoxnews.com/press-release/story/156160/s3-aerodefense-achie-cmmc-level-2-c3pao-certification-strengthening-support-for-dow-programs/

Prescient Security (newly authorized C3PAO)

• Type: C3PAO (just authorized)
• Certification: Achieved Authorized C3PAO designation March 12, 2026
• Services: RPO, ATP, CAICO Licensed training provider, now full CMMC certification assessment to clients
• Background: Was already helping DIB clients with CMMC readiness, gap analysis, process framework, certification preparation, training
• Quote: "Now, as an Authorized C3PAO, will be able to provide CMMC certification assessment to its clients, further eliminating the barrier organization's face when bidding on DOD contracts."
• Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prescient-security-achieves-authorized-c3pao-designation-302711392.html

• url: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prescient-security-achieves-authorized-c3pao-designation-302711392.html

• date: 2026-03-12

Compass MSP (framework resource)

• Type: Framework/guide
• Resource: The CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Selection Framework
• url: https://compassmsp.com/resources/the-cmmc-level-2-c3pao-selection-framework
• date: 2026-03-14
• Key insight: Shared Responsibility Matrix - how MSP-supported environments work with inheritance model
• Advice: Ask C3PAO how they handle shared responsibility in MSP environments. They should review MSP's SOC 2 Type II reports or internal CMMC documentation as part of your assessment.

The CMMC Team

• Type: C3PAO / Assessment
• Notes: Lead CCP was one of the first in industry, former FedRAMP auditor. "Much better prices than the big boys." Listed on CyberAB marketplace.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

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Consultants / RPOs

Summit 7

• Type: Consultant / RPO
• Notes: Recommended, "fantastic" but more sales-heavy than Kieri. Large firm.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1cmplvx/ (2024)

Accusights

• Type: Compliance consulting + mock assessment
• Pricing: $10,000 total for full mock + consultations
• Notes: "Literally a LIFE SAVER" per client. Includes compliance officer support.
• Website: https://www.accusights.com/en/cmmc-compliance/
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1owyb9a/ (megathread)

Wise Technical Innovations LLC (Koren Wise)

• Type: CCP training + consulting
• Notes: Koren Wise known for "correctly and definitively clarifying practice interpretations off the top of her head"
• Website: https://www.wtinetworks.com
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Bright Defense

• Type: Consultant/MSP
• Notes: Active in community. "Helping small defense companies with CMMC every day." Provides L1 and L2 support.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1cmplvx/ (2024)

Evolved Cyber (Brian Hubbard)

• Type: Consultant
• Notes: Recommended in r/msp thread for MSPs needing CMMC help
• Website: https://www.evolvedcyber.com/
• Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/1qwpr9t/ (2025)

Stratify IT

• Type: Consultant / implementation
• Notes: "One of the top 10 providers in the industry" per user. Not cheapest. Previous cheaper vendor failed the assessment.
• Website: stratifyit.tech
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/ (2025)

Stratus Cyber (stratuscyber.com)

• Type: MSSP
• Notes: Provides fully managed CMMC L2 Enclaves and audit management. Manages 12 FedRAMP environments, supports 2 C3PAOs and 4 SPs.
• Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1nx1yu0/ (2025)

Leguy42 / Apptega

• Type: GRC consultant + platform
• Notes: Active community member (Leguy42), also built free CMMC SSP Builder web app. Uses Apptega platform.
• SSP Builder: https://github.com/Leguy42/CMMC_SSP_Builder
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1r1taab/ (2026-02-11, score 20)

Emgage

• Type: Consultant + compliance software
• Notes: "Complete and detailed quote with tasks with three different options... pre-assessment didn't cost anything... fancy software that took in all the products we have and mapped it to CMMC"
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1qbn2zz/ (2026-01-13)

Earthling Security

• Type: Consultant (DC-based)
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/

Omnistruct

• Type: Consultant
• Website: https://omnistruct.com
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1j0hfa2/

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Documentation Package Vendors

Kieri Solutions (Documentation)

• Products: KCD (Kieri Compliance Documentation), KRA (Kieri Risk Assessment)
• Pricing: ~$14K for both KCD + KRA (steep)
• Notes: Very detailed and interconnected. Works if you take time to understand their structure. "Spider web of referencing between documents." Consulting time included in some packages.
• Confirmed: Used by at least 1 successful assessment (lotsofxeons MSP)
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)

ComplianceForge (NCP)

• Products: NCP (NIST Compliance Program) — policies, standards, procedures, SSP/POA&M
• Pricing: ~$5K for documentation packages
• Notes: Legitimate. Very overwhelming for small businesses. Documents can be SO big they freeze Microsoft Word. Overkill for small shops. Good reference/structure.
• Website: https://complianceforge.com/nist-800-171-cmmc-policy-templates/
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)

PreVeil Documentation Package

• Notes: If using PreVeil + commercial M365, their docs package covers a "huge portion" of controls already, reducing lift.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rls675/ (2026-03-05)

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Free Resources

Peak InfoSec (Free Templates)

• URL: https://peakinfosec.com/resources/nist-sp-800-171-and-cmmc-templates/
• Description: Free NIST 800-171 / CMMC templates, no support but genuinely useful
• Source: Brave search, 2026-03-11

cmmcaudit.org (Free Policy Templates)

• URL: https://www.cmmcaudit.org/policy-templates-and-tools-for-cmmc-and-800-171/
• Description: Policy templates and tools. Noted as "overkill" but useful if subject to FedRAMP.
• Source: Brave search, 2026-03-11

CMMC SSP Builder (Free Web App)

• URL: https://github.com/Leguy42/CMMC_SSP_Builder
• Description: Free web app for building CMMC Level 2 SSP. Score 20 on r/CMMC.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1r1taab/ (2026-02-11)

CMMC-Bagel (GitHub)

• URL: https://github.com/SecurityBagel/CMMC-Bagel
• Description: Open source compliance assessment and POA&M management for CMMC/NIST 800-171A
• Source: GitHub search, 2026-03-11

JAKTOOL/cmmc (GitHub)

• URL: https://github.com/JAKTOOL/cmmc
• Description: User-friendly interface to manage security controls, store data locally, generate compliance summaries. Supports NIST 800-171 Rev 2 and 3.
• Source: GitHub search, 2026-03-11

CyberAB Marketplace

• URL: https://cyberab.org/Catalog
• Description: Official list of all C3PAOs, RPOs, CCPs, CCAs. Use to verify any assessment org before engaging.
• Note: Filter specifically for "C3PAO" — general search returns other org types too

Microsoft CMMC Resources (Free)

• Appendix J: What controls are inherited from Microsoft (GCC High)
• CMMC Implementation Guide: Control-by-control implementation guidance for Microsoft stack
• Note: Also get the Azure-specific Appendix J separately
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rpitjk/ (2026-03-09)

LogMeIn RMM (Conditional SPA)

• Type: Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool
• Status: Can pass CMMC Level 2 as a Security Protection Asset (SPA) if strictly configured and managed.
• Conditions: File transfer, screenshotting, and copy/paste features must be disabled. Requires strong MFA, RBAC for admins only, comprehensive logging, and administrative policies for users to close CUI before support sessions. User training and an MoU with the MSP documenting lockdown and BG checks are also required.
• Caveat: If not configured this way, it's considered a CSP and generally requires FedRAMP Moderate+. May not pass if ITAR data is involved.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1rsnzyg/ (2026-03-14)

Microsoft O365 FedRAMP CRM Request Email

• Resource: Direct email to request Microsoft's Cloud Responsibility Matrix (CRM) for M365 GCC High.
• Email: O365FedRamp@microsoft.com
• Notes: CRM is essential for understanding shared, inherited, and client responsibilities across CMMC controls. Typically provided within 24 hours.
• Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1ruiamk/ (2026-03-15)

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Recently Certified Organizations (2026)

These are organizations that have achieved CMMC Level 2 certification. Useful for benchmarking, case studies, and validating that the certification process is working.

SAP NS2

• Type: Enterprise software (SAP government cloud)
• Achieved: CMMC Level 2 (March 2026)
• Notes: Demonstrated 110 security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 R2 across 14 domains. Significant milestone for Defense Industrial Base security.
• Website: https://sapns2.com/
• Source: Brave search, 2026-03-13

NCAB Group USA

• Type: Quality assurance / certification body
• Achieved: CMMC Level 2 (February 20, 2026)
• Notes: Announced March 10, 2026. C3PAO assessment conducted.
• Website: https://www.ncabgroup.com/
• Source: https://www.ncabgroup.com/blog/news/new-compliance-certification-cmmc-level-2/ (2026-03-10)

FGS, LLC

• Type: Defense contractor
• Achieved: CMMC Level 2 (March 3, 2026)
• Notes: Announced March 6, 2026. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
• Website: https://fgs-llc.com/
• Source: https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/fgs-achieves-cmmc-level-2/ (2026-03-06)

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GRC / Automation Platforms (2026)

Secureframe

• Type: Compliance automation platform
• Notes: Unveiled AI platform to fast-track CMMC compliance (March 2026). Claims to reduce assessment prep time. Their Audit Module packages documentation and evidence artifacts automatically for efficient C3PAO review, reducing manual evidence collection and long assessment timelines. Offers access to a network of vetted CMMC Registered Practitioners and C3PAO partners experienced with the platform.
• Statistic cited: Fewer than 800 organizations had achieved CMMC certification as of January 2026.
• Source: https://securitybrief.news/story/secureframe-unveils-ai-platform-to-fast-track-cmmc (2026-03-12)
• Additional Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/11/secureframe-defense/ (2026-03-11)