CMMC Level 2: Lessons from the Assessor and the Assessed

Join Axiotrop’s C3PAO Lead Assessor, Will Clary, and. Virtru's VP of Sales, Andrew Lynch, for a no-spin debrief on what actually moves the needle when it comes to successful CMMC Level 2 assessments. They’ll share hard-won lessons—how to scope CUI and enclaves, build an evidence pack that “lands,” manage findings under deadline, and keep collaboration workable without expanding scope. Gain insight and guidance on when a third-party readiness review is worth it versus going the self-assessment route, what your assessor will look for first, and what they’d do differently next time.

Key Takeaways:

• Pre-assessments - are they worth it?
• Preparation checklist to align teams, tools, and artifacts
• The top avoidable findings at Level 2, and quick fixes that work
• Scoping that sticks: enclaves, data flows, inherited controls, and boundaries
• Evidence that passes: SSP, procedures, configs, and screenshots that map to 800-171A
• Timeline and interview prep: can your people help (and/or hurt) an assessment?
• CMMC Phase 1: Self assessment vs. 3rd Party Assessment, why go the extra mile?