Compliance Gap Analysis Tool Identify Gaps and Generate Remediation Plans in Minutes
Evaluate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, calculate your SPRS score, and produce a prioritized remediation roadmap -- so you know exactly where you stand before your C3PAO assessment.
What Is a CMMC Gap Analysis?
A structured evaluation measuring your current cybersecurity posture against every CMMC requirement. The gap analysis feeds directly into your POA&M and SPRS score.
What It Measures
- All 110 NIST SP 800-171 security requirements individually assessed
- Each control receives a status: Implemented, Partially Implemented, Planned, or Not Implemented
- SPRS score calculated on the -203 to +110 scale with DoD weighting (1, 3, or 5 points)
- Prioritized roadmap showing what to fix and in what order
Why It Matters
- Required first step for CMMC Level 2 certification
- DFARS 252.204-7019 requires accurate SPRS score reporting -- inaccurate scores risk False Claims Act liability
- Traditional gap analyses cost $5,000 to $15,000 and take 2 to 4 weeks
- ComplianceArmor delivers the same output in minutes with consistent, reproducible results
What the Gap Analysis Includes
Beyond a simple checklist. ComplianceArmor evaluates every dimension of your compliance posture and produces actionable intelligence across eight areas.
Control-by-Control Assessment
Evaluate all 110 requirements individually with detailed notes on evidence present and missing. Follows the same methodology a C3PAO assessor uses during formal evaluation.
SPRS Score Calculation
Automatic scoring on the -203 to +110 scale with correct DoD weighting. See exactly how each unimplemented control affects your total score. Link to our SPRS Calculator for scenario modeling.
Remediation Priority Matrix
Every gap ranked by risk impact, SPRS point value, implementation difficulty, and cost. High-risk, high-point, easy-to-implement controls appear at the top of your list.
POA&M Generation
Automatic Plan of Action and Milestones for every gap. Includes control number, weakness description, planned action, responsible party, target date, and milestone checkpoints. NIST SP 800-53A format.
Cost Estimation per Gap
Budgetary estimates covering technology costs, labor hours, and third-party services for each gap. Based on real-world pricing from hundreds of remediation engagements.
Timeline Recommendations
Estimated completion timelines based on your organization's size, complexity, and infrastructure. Identifies dependencies between controls to sequence work correctly.
Evidence Requirements per Control
Specifies exactly what documentation and artifacts a C3PAO assessor expects: policy documents, configuration screenshots, log samples, training records, and procedures.
Risk Rating per Gap
Each unimplemented control receives a rating (Critical, High, Medium, Low) based on exploitation impact, attack likelihood, and data sensitivity. Critical gaps appear prominently in executive summaries.
Understanding Your SPRS Score
The numeric representation of your implementation status across all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Required under DFARS 252.204-7019 for every defense contractor handling CUI.
Full Implementation
All 110 controls implemented. Ready for C3PAO assessment.
Near-Complete
Minor gaps remain. Typically addressable in weeks of focused work.
Moderate Gaps
POA&M entries needed. Two to four months of remediation expected.
Significant Gaps
Major remediation required across multiple domains. Four to eight months.
Theoretical Minimum
No controls implemented. Comprehensive security program build needed.
ComplianceArmor calculates your score in real time as you assess each control. Model "what-if" scenarios by toggling controls to see which remediation actions have the greatest score impact. Use our SPRS Calculator for quick scenario modeling.
Gap Analysis by CMMC Level
ComplianceArmor supports all three CMMC maturity levels. Level 2 is most common for defense contractors handling CUI.
17 Practices
Protects Federal Contract Information (FCI). Annual self-assessment. No POA&M allowed. Typical remediation: 2 to 4 weeks. Cost range: $3,000 to $10,000.
110 Requirements (NIST SP 800-171)
Protects CUI. C3PAO third-party assessment every 3 years. POA&M allowed with 180-day limit. Typical remediation: 3 to 9 months. Cost range: $50,000 to $500,000+.
134 Requirements (includes NIST SP 800-172)
Protects critical CUI and high-value assets. DIBCAC government assessment every 3 years. No POA&M allowed. Typical remediation: 12 to 18 months. Cost: $250,000 to $1,000,000+.
Gap Analysis Output Documents
Six standardized documents that guide your remediation effort and provide auditable evidence for your C3PAO assessment.
Gap Analysis Report (PDF)
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Remediation Roadmap
SPRS Score Card
Evidence Checklist
Executive Summary
All documents generated in PDF and Excel formats. The platform maintains version history so you can track improvement over time and demonstrate progress to contracting officers.
ComplianceArmor vs. Manual Gap Analysis
Why organizations choose automated assessment for their initial gap analysis, reserving consultant hours for complex remediation.
Minutes to Hours
Complete assessment depending on organizational complexity.
Included with Subscription
Run as often as needed at no additional cost.
Consistent Scoring
Deterministic algorithm applies identical logic every time. Exact DoD weightings.
6 Standardized Documents
Real-time dashboard with historical trend data and automated evidence mapping.
2 to 4 Weeks
Billable engagement with scheduling delays.
$5,000 to $15,000 per Assessment
Each re-assessment incurs new consulting fees.
Variable Scoring
Depends on consultant experience and interpretation. Manual calculation errors possible.
Varies by Consultant
Typically a report and recommendations memo. Manual tracking in spreadsheets.
The most effective strategy combines automated tooling for assessment and documentation with expert consulting for complex remediation. Petronella Technology Group provides both: ComplianceArmor handles the automated layer, while our CMMC Registered Practitioners provide strategic guidance and hands-on remediation.
How ComplianceArmor Gap Analysis Works
A six-step workflow from initial assessment to a complete, actionable remediation package. Complete the entire process in a single session.
Select Your Target Framework
Choose CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3. ComplianceArmor loads the correct control catalog, scoring methodology, and evidence requirements.
Assess Each Control
Work through each requirement using the guided interface. Select implementation status, attach evidence, and add notes.
Review Your SPRS Score
Real-time calculation shows current score, maximum possible, and breakdown by control family.
Analyze Your Gaps
Prioritized list of every unimplemented control with risk rating, SPRS impact, cost estimate, and timeline.
Generate Your POA&M
Automatic Plan of Action and Milestones with weakness descriptions, corrective actions, and milestone dates.
Download Your Package
Export all six documents formatted for internal reviews, board presentations, and C3PAO pre-assessment coordination.
Most Common CMMC Gaps
Patterns from hundreds of gap assessments. ComplianceArmor flags these automatically and provides specific remediation guidance.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Over 70% of organizations lack MFA for all privileged and remote access accounts. The single highest-impact remediation item in most assessments.
Audit Log Review
Most organizations generate logs but do not regularly review them. Without SIEM tooling or managed detection, this control remains unfulfilled.
System Security Plan
Many organizations have no documented SSP or one that does not accurately reflect their current environment. The SSP is the primary reference for C3PAO assessment.
CUI Flow Documentation
Organizations struggle to identify and document all ways CUI enters, traverses, and exits their environment. Without this mapping, boundary protection cannot be properly scoped.
Incident Response Testing
While most organizations have an incident response plan, fewer than 30% have tested it through tabletop exercises or simulated incidents in the past 12 months.
All 14 NIST SP 800-171 Control Families
ComplianceArmor provides per-family scoring and gap counts so you can quickly identify which families need the most attention.
Who Needs a CMMC Gap Analysis?
A recurring assessment tool that serves different purposes at different stages of the compliance lifecycle.
New to CMMC Compliance
Preparing for C3PAO Assessment
Post-Incident Reassessment
Bidding on New DoD Contracts
Annual Compliance Review
M&A Due Diligence
Supply Chain Validation
Learn more about the full CMMC gap assessment process and how Petronella Technology Group's Registered Practitioners can guide your organization through remediation.
Why Petronella Technology Group for CMMC Gap Analysis
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has been delivering cybersecurity, compliance, and managed IT services since 2003. As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), we combine deep expertise with the practical experience of guiding hundreds of defense contractors through compliance.
Our founder, Craig Petronella, holds over 23 years of experience in cybersecurity and compliance. The team includes CMMC Registered Practitioners, certified security professionals, and compliance specialists working with defense contractors, manufacturers, and federal subcontractors across the Defense Industrial Base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CMMC gap analysis and how ComplianceArmor addresses them.
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Can I use ComplianceArmor's gap analysis output for my C3PAO assessment?
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Ready to Assess Your CMMC Compliance?
Know your SPRS score, identify every gap, and get a prioritized remediation plan in minutes. Contact Petronella Technology Group to start your ComplianceArmor gap analysis.