Recommended C3PAOs & Consultants
CMMC 3rd-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) and compliance consultants are essential to the Level 2 (C3PAO) certification process. These organizations are responsible for evaluating a defense contractor's implementation of and adherence to the 110 controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171.
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Evan Neufeld
443.561.1334
As the first organization certified by the Cyber AB to support the entire CMMC ecosystem, EdWPS is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive CMMC solutions.
Their Services Include:
- CMMC Preparation or Assessment & Certification: As an Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), they offer a range of services, including gap assessments, CMMC plans of action, & formal CMMC Level 2 assessments. Their team of cybersecurity experts bring extensive experience in assessing and interpreting standards, guidelines, and best practices to improve cybersecurity programs.
- CMMC Training and Certification: As an Approved Training Provider (ATP) and Approved Publishing Partner (APP), we provide comprehensive training programs and curriculum to develop a skilled CMMC workforce.
By choosing EdWPS as your CMMC partner, you're receiving high-quality services from experts who understand your industry and are focused on your organizational goals.
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Eric Levitas
443.800.2590
ControlCase, a global leader in Compliance as a Service (CaaS), empowers organizations to navigate the complexities of CMMC compliance and beyond.
CMMC Made Easy:
- Comprehensive CMMC Assessments: Identify gaps and develop remediation plans to achieve your desired CMMC level.
- Trusted C3PAO: Leverage our expertise as a CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) to ensure a smooth assessment process.
- Beyond CMMC: They offer solutions for a wide range of compliance needs, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, GLBA, and more. The ControlCase One Audit™ solution enables organizations to perform a single audit & comply to multiple regulations.
Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance can be overwhelming. ControlCase simplifies this journey & have successfully helped hundreds of clients achieve and maintain compliance with standards like PCI, SOX, and GLBA.
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Tanner Narkoff
615.857.4460
Redspin, one of the very first Authorized C3PAOs, with the most assessment experience, brings deep institutional knowledge from the earliest days of CMMC. Over the years, they’ve built the largest assessment team in the ecosystem. That scale gives the Redspin team unmatched insight into how DoD contractors succeed (and where they falter) across the Defense Industrial Base when it comes to CMMC.
Their team doesn’t start and stop at assessments:
- Provides full-spectrum CMMC support:
• CCP / CCA training to prep for certification
• Gap analysis & mock assessments
• Policy & documentation development
• Remediation planning & execution
• Formal C3PAO assessments
• Ongoing compliance maintenance
- Redspin doesn’t chase compliance boxes. They help build resilient, defensible cybersecurity programs that align with your mission, contracts, and risk profile.
In short: you’re not hiring a single consultant or assessor. You’re partnering with a C3PAO pioneer and full-lifecycle CMMC team that’s walked the path, in your shoes, hundreds of times. Ensuring you build a sustainable, defensible cybersecurity foundation, validated by CMMC.
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Paulette Roccio, CCP
413-603-0842
Kieri is a small, lean team of seasoned experts who deliver fast, high-quality insights by involving knowledgeable professionals at every stage of the process. With a deep understanding of the balance between security and functionality, Kieri values:
- Risk-based approaches to minimize client exposure to costly breaches
- Robust processes to manage complex enterprise networks
- Fixed-price quotes and assessment cost transparency early in the process
For organizations seeking CMMC consulting, gap analysis, or a certified third-party assessment, inquiries can be directed to Paulette Roccio.
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Chris Haigh
312.972.4730
Meerkat Cyber helps organizations prepare for CMMC success with comprehensive, expert-driven support focused on clarity, compliance, and actionable outcomes. Their services include:
- Readiness Assessments: Identify gaps in your CMMC compliance and turn uncertainties into clear action items before your formal assessment.
- Expert-Led CMMC Level 2 Guidance: Navigate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls with support from certified professionals to reach a perfect score and safeguard your government contracts.
- Actionable Remediation Plans: Receive not just a list of issues, but a tailored Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) with practical, step-by-step solutions.
Meerkat Cyber's goal is to provide the best unbiased, expert-driven advice focused solely on your organization's best path to full compliance.
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Matt Titcombe
The Ascend Cyber team are your trusted guides for your CMMC journey and has been helping defense contractors address cybersecurity requirements since even before the CMMC program was created. The company's leadership even played an active role in helping create the CMMC Ecosystem, showing they are intimately familiar with the CMMC program, and will help your company chart a path to CMMC compliance. Ascend Cyber offerings include:
- CMMC Letters of Attestation for CMMC Levels 1-3: Ascend Cyber will conduct assessments of your organization’s current preparedness and provide a Letter of Attestation that you can give to your prime contractor and which can help reduce risk associated with your annual affirmation requirements.
- CMMC Certification Assessments: When you are ready for your CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessment, trust Ascend Cyber to deliver a fair and impartial assessment.
- CMMC Mock Assessments: If you are not confident that your organization is ready for its Certification Assessment, let Ascend Cyber conduct an informal mock assessment for you.
- ISO and CMMC Consulting: If you are still early in your CMMC compliance journey, Ascend Cyber’s team of highly experienced consultants can help you chart the right path, including providing CUI identification and scoping guidance.
By selecting Ascend Cyber as your guides, you are choosing experts who will help you stay competitive by earning your CMMC certification!
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CohnReznick, a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, & one of the first authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO).
What sets CohnReznick apart?
- Proven Track Record: CohnReznick has extensive experience working with government contractors and understands the unique challenges you face.
- Government Contracting Expertise: Working with a CMMC services provider that also has significant bench strength in the government contracting arena can help ensure that your financial and procurement processes are compliant, efficient, and effective to help increase your chances of winning federal contracts.
The path to CMMC compliance can be complex. Choose a partner who understands both CMMC regulations and the nuances of government contracting.
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Megan McKinney
608-512-1010
CyberNINES provides Compliance Without Complexity® delivering expert CMMC assessments, remediation, and full journey consulting to businesses nationwide. CyberNINES is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) guiding businesses through their entire cybersecurity journey, protecting critical systems and information with comprehensive, cost-effective compliance solutions.
- C3PAO Assessments
- NIST 800-171 Mock Assessments
- CMMC Level 2 Assessments
- CMMC Compliance Consulting & Compliance Maintenance utilizing our Compliance Management Process and Powered by our Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Platform.
- Basic Assessments (Gap Analysis)
- CMMC Readiness Journey Program
- Managed Compliance Program
Whether you're seeking CMMC certification, NIST SP 800-171 alignment, or strategic consultation, CyberNINES is your trusted partner in building secure, compliant, and resilient operations.