ComplianceArmor / CMMC

CMMC Compliance Software Assessor-Ready Packages in Minutes

ComplianceArmor generates complete CMMC documentation packages -- SSPs, policies, procedures, POA&Ms, and SPRS scores -- tailored to your environment and ready for C3PAO or DIBCAC assessment.

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Documentation Requirements

What CMMC Documentation Actually Requires

CMMC 2.0 places documentation at the center of every assessment. Whether you pursue Level 1 self-assessment or Level 2 third-party certification, assessors expect precise artifacts proving your controls exist and operate as intended.

Core Documentation Artifacts

  • System Security Plan (SSP) -- The foundational document describing your system boundary, architecture, data flows, and how each NIST 800-171 control is implemented.
  • 14 Security Policies -- One policy per NIST 800-171 control family covering Access Control through System and Information Integrity.
  • 14 Security Procedures -- Step-by-step procedures for each control family describing how your team executes policy requirements daily.
  • Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) -- Structured remediation tracker with milestones, responsible parties, and target completion dates.

Supporting Artifacts

  • SPRS Score Calculation -- Your Supplier Performance Risk System score from -203 to +110, calculated from your 110 NIST 800-171 practice implementation status.
  • CUI Boundary Documentation -- Diagrams showing where CUI enters, resides, transits, and exits your environment across every system and network segment.
  • Evidence Collection Checklists -- Organized lists of screenshots, configuration exports, and log samples proving each control operates as described.
  • Shared Responsibility Matrix -- Clear delineation of controls handled by your organization versus cloud providers and managed services.
The Manual Problem

The Cost of Manual Documentation

Creating a CMMC documentation package manually requires 4 to 8 weeks of consultant time, costing $15,000 to $50,000. Maintenance is equally expensive as your environment changes.

Without ComplianceArmor

4-8 Weeks of Consulting

Interviews, data flow mapping, control documentation, policy drafting, SSP creation, and SPRS calculation done manually by expensive consultants.

$15,000 - $50,000 Initial Cost

Typical consulting range depending on organizational complexity, number of systems in scope, and geographic distribution.

Ongoing Maintenance Burden

Every IT change demands SSP updates and new evidence. Keeping documentation current costs nearly as much as creating it originally.

With ComplianceArmor

Minutes, Not Months

Complete documentation package generated instantly after a guided questionnaire that replaces weeks of stakeholder interviews.

Fraction of Manual Cost

Same quality output at a fraction of consulting fees. Contact us at 919-348-4912 for current pricing.

Unlimited Regeneration

Update and regenerate as your environment changes without starting over or hiring a consultant for each update cycle.


Documentation Output

What ComplianceArmor Generates for CMMC

Fully populated, assessor-ready artifacts tailored to your environment, technology stack, and CUI handling requirements. Every document follows the format C3PAO and DIBCAC assessors expect.

ALL LEVELS

System Security Plan (SSP)

Level 1: Simplified SSP for FCI scope. Level 2: Full SSP mapped to all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Level 3: Enhanced SSP with NIST 800-172 overlay.

14 DOCUMENTS PER LEVEL

Security Policies & Procedures

Complete policies and procedures for every control family. Level 1 covers 6 core families. Levels 2 and 3 cover all 14 families with enhanced requirements.

REAL-TIME SCORING

POA&M & SPRS Score

Weighted POA&M with milestone dates. Real-time SPRS score from -203 to +110 with per-practice point impact analysis.

ASSESSMENT READY

CUI Boundary & Evidence

CUI boundary documentation with data flow diagrams, evidence collection checklists for every practice, shared responsibility matrices, and assessment readiness reports.

Level Comparison

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3

Understanding which level applies determines your documentation scope, assessment type, and investment. ComplianceArmor supports all three tiers.

17 PRACTICES / FAR 52.204-21

CMMC Level 1

Protects Federal Contract Information (FCI). Annual self-assessment. All DoD contractors handling FCI. 2-4 weeks preparation. ComplianceArmor generates the full Level 1 package with self-assessment guide.

110 PRACTICES / NIST SP 800-171

CMMC Level 2

Protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Triennial C3PAO third-party assessment. Most prime and subcontractors. 3-12 months preparation. Full Level 2 package with C3PAO preparation artifacts.

134 PRACTICES / NIST SP 800-171 + 800-172

CMMC Level 3

Protects high-value CUI for critical programs. Government-led DIBCAC assessment. Selected by DoD. 6-18 months preparation. Full Level 3 package with DIBCAC-ready documentation.

MOST DIB ORGANIZATIONS

Which Level Do You Need?

Most organizations in the Defense Industrial Base need Level 2. If your contract involves CUI, which covers the majority of DoD work, Level 2 certification is required with a third-party C3PAO assessment.


How It Works

Six Steps to Assessor-Ready Documentation

From selecting your CMMC level to generating your complete package -- minutes instead of the 4 to 8 weeks a manual engagement requires.

1

Select Your CMMC Level

2

Enter Organization Profile

3

Complete Practice Assessment

4

Review Real-Time SPRS Score

5

Generate Documentation Package

6

Prepare for Assessment

Steps 1-3: Assessment Input

  • Choose Level 1 (17 practices), Level 2 (110 practices), or Level 3 (134 practices) based on your contract DFARS clauses.
  • Provide company info, IT environment, CUI types, cloud services, and org structure. Takes 15-30 minutes, replacing weeks of consultant interviews.
  • Work through each practice with guided questions. Responses feed directly into your SSP, POA&M, and SPRS score.

Steps 4-6: Output & Readiness

  • Watch your SPRS score update in real time. See how each gap affects your overall score and prioritize remediation by point-weighted impact.
  • One click generates your entire package: SSP, 14 policies, 14 procedures, POA&M, SPRS worksheet, CUI boundary docs, evidence checklists, and shared responsibility matrix.
  • Assessment readiness report identifies remaining gaps, evidence needed, and preparation timelines for C3PAO or DIBCAC review.

SPRS Scoring

Built-In SPRS Score Calculation

Every Level 2 organization must submit an SPRS score to the DoD. ComplianceArmor calculates yours in real time as you complete the practice assessment.

SCORE RANGE: -203 TO +110

Real-Time Scoring

Score updates instantly as you mark practices complete or add them to your POA&M. See weighted point values per practice and prioritize remediation for maximum score improvement.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Score as Differentiator

Prime contractors use SPRS scores in subcontractor selection. A higher score demonstrates stronger cybersecurity maturity and improves your competitive position on DoD solicitations.

FULLY INTEGRATED

Documentation Integration

Your SPRS score integrates directly into the SSP, POA&M (with projected improvements per milestone), and assessment readiness report. No manual reconciliation needed.

FREE TOOL AVAILABLE

Standalone Calculator

Use our free SPRS Score Calculator for a quick estimate of your current standing before starting a full ComplianceArmor assessment.

Assessment Readiness

DIBCAC and C3PAO Assessment Readiness

ComplianceArmor output is structured to match the formal assessment process. Assessors work through each of the 110 objectives expecting specific documentation formats.

What Assessors Expect

  • SSP mapping each practice to specific implementation descriptions using exact NIST 800-171 control numbering (3.1.1 through 3.14.7)
  • Policies and procedures organized by the 14 NIST 800-171 control families, not arbitrary categories
  • Standard POA&M formatting with practice references, risk ratings, responsible parties, and milestone dates
  • Evidence artifacts directly corresponding to each practice's assessment objectives

ComplianceArmor Delivers

  • Output formatted to match C3PAO assessment expectations with proper NIST numbering
  • All 14 control families fully mapped: AC, AU, AT, CM, IA, IR, MA, MP, PS, PE, RA, CA, SC, SI
  • C3PAO preparation checklist mapped to CMMC Assessment Guide objectives
  • DIBCAC-specific preparation materials for Level 3 organizations
14 Control Families

NIST 800-171 Control Families Fully Mapped

ComplianceArmor organizes all output around the 14 NIST 800-171 control families, matching the structure assessors are trained to follow.

22 PRACTICES

Access Control (AC)

Account management, access enforcement, remote access, and wireless access restrictions.

9 PRACTICES

Audit & Accountability (AU)

Audit logging, log review, event correlation, and audit protection.

3 PRACTICES

Awareness & Training (AT)

Security awareness training, role-based training, and insider threat awareness.

9 PRACTICES

Configuration Mgmt (CM)

Baseline configurations, change control, least functionality, and software restrictions.

11 PRACTICES

Identification & Auth (IA)

Multi-factor authentication, password management, and authenticator feedback.

3 PRACTICES

Incident Response (IR)

Incident handling, reporting, and response testing.

6 PRACTICES

Maintenance (MA)

System maintenance, nonlocal maintenance controls, and maintenance personnel oversight.

9 PRACTICES

Media Protection (MP)

Media access, marking, storage, transport, sanitization, and CUI on portable devices.

2 PRACTICES

Personnel Security (PS)

Personnel screening and CUI access during personnel actions.

6 PRACTICES

Physical Protection (PE)

Physical access authorization, monitoring, visitor management, and alternate work sites.

3 PRACTICES

Risk Assessment (RA)

Risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, and vulnerability remediation.

4 PRACTICES

Security Assessment (CA)

Security assessment plans, control assessments, and continuous monitoring.

16 PRACTICES

System & Comms Protection (SC)

Boundary protection, encryption, session management, and CUI at rest/in transit.

7 PRACTICES

System & Info Integrity (SI)

Flaw remediation, malicious code protection, security alerts, and system monitoring.


Comparison

ComplianceArmor vs Other CMMC Software

The critical distinction is output. Advisory-only tools tell you what you need. ComplianceArmor generates the actual documents your assessor will review.

COMPLIANCEARMOR

Complete Document Generation

Full SSP, 14 policies, 14 procedures, POA&M, evidence checklists. Assessor-ready format with proper control numbering. Minutes to generate. 8 frameworks supported. Data stays under your control.

ADVISORY-ONLY TOOLS

Recommendations Without Deliverables

No document generation -- advisory output only. Basic scoring without document integration. Cloud-based with CUI details stored on third-party servers. Limited to 1-2 frameworks.

MANUAL CONSULTING

Custom But Slow and Expensive

Manually written over 4-8 weeks. $15,000-$50,000 initial, $5,000-$15,000 annual maintenance. Quality varies by consultant. Each update is a new engagement.

DATA PRIVACY

Your CUI Details Stay Secure

Organizations handling CUI cannot afford compliance tools that create new security risks. ComplianceArmor keeps your system architecture and security control details under your control.

Who Needs This

Who Needs CMMC Compliance Software

CMMC requirements are appearing in new DoD solicitations. Organizations across the defense supply chain should be preparing now.

Prime Defense Contractors Subcontractors & Suppliers Defense Manufacturers IT Service Providers & MSSPs Research Organizations & Universities Engineering & Professional Services

Prime Contractors

Direct DoD contracts involving CUI require Level 2 or Level 3. Primes also bear responsibility for ensuring subcontractor compliance across the supply chain.

Subcontractors & Suppliers

Any organization receiving, storing, processing, or transmitting CUI from a prime must independently achieve CMMC certification. Subcontractors face the tightest timelines.

Defense Manufacturers

Manufacturers handling technical data, engineering drawings, and specifications as CUI. ComplianceArmor helps teams without dedicated IT security staff produce required documentation.

IT Providers & MSSPs

MSPs, MSSPs, and cloud providers supporting DIB organizations must meet CMMC requirements. The shared responsibility matrix feature is particularly valuable for these organizations.


FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMMC compliance software and how ComplianceArmor works.

What documents does ComplianceArmor generate for CMMC?

ComplianceArmor generates a complete CMMC documentation package: System Security Plan (SSP), 14 security policies, 14 security procedures, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), SPRS score calculation worksheet, CUI boundary documentation, evidence collection checklists, shared responsibility matrices, and an assessment readiness report. Every document is populated with your organization-specific details.

How is ComplianceArmor different from other CMMC software tools?

ComplianceArmor generates complete, assessor-ready documents rather than providing advisory recommendations or dashboard views. Many tools offer assessment tracking or compliance scoring but do not produce the actual SSP, policies, procedures, and POA&M that a C3PAO or DIBCAC assessor needs to review.

How long does it take to generate a CMMC documentation package?

Document generation takes minutes once you complete the practice-by-practice assessment. The assessment process typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on organizational complexity. Compare this to the 4 to 8 weeks a manual consulting engagement requires.

Does ComplianceArmor calculate my SPRS score?

Yes. ComplianceArmor calculates your SPRS score in real time as you complete the practice assessment. The platform shows weighted point values per practice for prioritized remediation. Your score integrates directly into generated documentation. You can also use our standalone SPRS score calculator for a quick estimate.

Which CMMC levels does ComplianceArmor support?

All three levels. Level 1 covers 17 practices (FAR 52.204-21) for FCI. Level 2 covers 110 practices (NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2) for CUI. Level 3 covers 134 practices (NIST SP 800-171 + 800-172) for critical defense programs.

Can ComplianceArmor help with C3PAO assessments?

ComplianceArmor is designed specifically to prepare organizations for C3PAO assessments. Documentation follows the structure C3PAO assessors are trained to review, with control numbering matching CMMC Assessment Guide objectives. The platform also generates a C3PAO preparation checklist.

How much does ComplianceArmor cost compared to manual consulting?

Manual consulting ranges from $15,000 to $50,000 for initial documentation with $5,000 to $15,000 annual maintenance. ComplianceArmor delivers the same output at a fraction of that cost with unlimited regeneration. Contact our team at 919-348-4912 for current pricing.

Is my data secure when using ComplianceArmor?

Data privacy is a core design principle. Your organizational data and security control descriptions are not stored on shared cloud servers. ComplianceArmor keeps your sensitive information under your control. Contact us for details on deployment options including on-premises configurations.

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23 years of experience helping defense contractors achieve compliance. ComplianceArmor is the fastest path from assessment gap to assessor-ready documentation.

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