CMMC 201: SELF-ASSESSMENT

Conduct Your Self-Assessment with Confidence

What level of detail is expected in a CMMC self-assessment to satisfy DoD requirements?

How often should self-assessments be updated or repeated to remain valid?

Can a self-assessment be used for more than one contract or client, or does each require a tailored version?

What are the most important steps to take before beginning the self-assessment?

Is there a recommended order for working through the CMMC practices and controls during a self-assessment?

How should we validate that our implementation of a control is truly effective—not just documented?

Are there official or recommended templates for SSPs, POA&Ms, and other required documents?

What documentation is most often missed or underdeveloped during a self-assessment?

What’s the best method to organize compliance evidence for easy auditor access later?

Which CMMC Level 1 or 2 practices are most often found lacking or misunderstood during assessments?

What are examples of technical vs. procedural gaps that organizations frequently overlook?

Do most gaps tend to be in policy, implementation, or evidence?

How should we triage compliance gaps—what gets fixed first, and why?

Are there risk-scoring models or frameworks that can help prioritize remediations?

How do you recommend approaching gaps that require both budget and executive buy-in to resolve?