32 CFR Part 170 became effective December 16, 2024, establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. DFARS clause 252.204-7021 now requires contractors to obtain and maintain a valid CMMC certification. Once the final acquisition rule is published — expected in mid-2025 — DoD contractors should anticipate this requirement being phased into contracts.

What does this mean for your organization?

DoD contractors will be responsible for obtaining a CMMC certification from a C3PAO — a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization. The C3PAO will audit your organization to ensure you have implemented the practices outlined in DFARS 252.204 and NIST SP 800-171 for protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

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Key Features of Our CMMC Consulting Engagements

Ramsec has led multiple NIST 800-171 compliance efforts, helping organizations develop System Security Plans (SSPs), implement required practices, and maintain compliance documentation.

• CMMC Gap Assessments – We analyze your organization’s ability to protect FCI and CUI, identifying gaps and prioritizing remediation steps.
• CMMC Readiness Support – Whether you’re just starting or almost ready, we help assess where you stand and what’s needed for certification.
• NIST 800-171 Control Design & Implementation – We assist in technical and procedural implementation of NIST controls tailored to your environment.
• CMMC Lead Auditor Services – Our certified experts can support C3PAOs by serving as Lead Auditors or participating in Quality Assurance Reviews.
• Square One Services – New to DoD contracts? We’ll help you build a compliance roadmap from the ground up and guide your team toward CMMC readiness.
• OSC CMMC Project Management – We act as your OSC (Organization Seeking Certification) point of contact, coordinating directly with C3PAOs throughout the audit process.

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The Value We Add

Ramsec brings over a decade of experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting NIST 800-171 compliance. Our team holds both CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and CMMC Certified Auditor (CCA) (Pending) credentials — ensuring we deliver compliance expertise at both the tactical and strategic level.

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