CMMC Certified ESPs by State/City (ESP - External Service Providers, MSP - Managed Service Providers, MSSP - Managed Security Service Providers)

AL Huntsville MAD Security

AL Huntsville Simple Helix

AL Huntsville Summit 7

CA   Brea                        Brea Networks

CA Carlsbad         Stratcom Sys. / SIMS Software

CA Elk Grove ISSE Services LLC

CA Milpitas         MX2 Technology, Inc.

CA San Francisco Atomus

CA San Jose         Zscaler

CO Colorado Springs TechAxia

FL Jacksonville Axiom

FL Tampa Insight Assurance

GA   Atlanta                    Soundway Consulting

IL Chicago RSM

IL     Naperville                Villa-Tech, Inc.

MD Belcamp MNS Group

MD Frederick         KTL Solutions, Inc

MD  Hanover                   Penacity, LLC

MD Rockville         OSIBeyond

MD Silver Spring SoundWay

MN Grove Heights PointNorth Networks

MN Minneapolis Bomberjacket Networks

MO St. Louis         SSE

NC Charlotte         CorpInfoTech

NV Sparks Sierra Nevada Corporation

OH Cleveland Kloud9 IT

OR Lake Oswego KAMIND

OR Pendleton Cayuse

TX Austin ATX DEFENSE

TX Dallas Beryllium Infosec, Inc.

UT Salt Lake City Legato Security

VA Arlington         C3 Integrated Solutions

VA Fairfax GRS Technology Solutions

VA Herndon ISI Enterprises LLC.

VA    Lansdowne             Fortreum

VA McLean Centurum

VA Middleburg Aethon Security Consulting

VA Reston MicroTech

VA Reston Neosystems LLC

VA Springfield Resilient IT

VA Sterling         REI Systems

VA Tysons Digital Management Holdings

VA Warrenton Sentinal Blue

VA Winchester Cardinal Technology Solutions

WA Seattle AWS Controlled Working Env.

QB Montreal         StreamScan

CMMC - C3PAO's by State (CMMC 3rd Party Assessor Organization)

AL Huntsville Gray Analytics

AL Huntsville H2L Solutions Inc.

AL Huntsville MAD Security

AL Huntsville Sentar, Inc.

AZ Scottsdale LAZARUS ALLIANCE, INC.

CA Carlsbad         KNC Strategic Services

CO CO Springs     Digital Beachhead

CO Denver Edie Bailly LLP

FL Clearwater SP6 Consulting LLC

FL Melbourne Cybersec Investments

FL Tampa A-LIGN

FL Tampa Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC

FL Tampa Peak Infosec LLC

FL Tampa Schellman & Company, LLC

GA Atlanta CG Silvers Consulting, LLC

GA Atlanta Soundway

HI Honolulu         Referentia Systems Incorporated

IA Waukee ECFirst

MA Burlington Ciseve

MA Framingham KLC Consulting, Inc

MD Aberdeen ARCYBER

MD Baltimore         SteelToad

MD Bel Air Regola Cyber

MD Belcamp MNS Group

MD Columbia         Edwards Performance Solutions

MD FredericksburgAnthony Timbers LLC

MD Hanover Penacity, LLC

MD Silver Spring CyberRx

MD Woodbine Kieri Solutions Llc

ME Portland         Monarch ISC

MI Ann Arbor NSF

MI Grand Rapids CMMC TEAM

MN Minneapolis Bomberjacket Networks

NC Cary Reef Systems

NC Charlotte         Forvis Mazars

NM Albuquerque DTC

NY Deer Park Datasoftnow, Inc.

NY Harrison         PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

OH Akron Kimmell Cybersecurity

OH Akron Smithers Quality Assessments

OK Oklahoma CityC.H. Guernsey & Company

PA Camp Hill MCKONLY & ASBURY, LLP

PA Dresher AWA International Group, Inc.

PA Lancaster Securestrux, LLC

PA Pittsburg         Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

TN Brentwood Provincia Government Solutions

TN Franklin         Ariento Inc.

TN Nashville         Redspin

TN Oak Ridge Boston Government Services, LLC

TX Austin ATX DEFENSE

TX Southlake RSI Security

VA Arlington         First Information Tech. Services

VA Chantilly         Coalfire Federal

VA Chantilly         Integrated Quality Corporation

VA Fairfax ControlCase

VA Herndon Kratos Tech. & Training Solutions

VA Herndon STRATEGICIT SOLUTIONS LLC

VA    Lansdowne     Fortreum

VA McLean RSM US LLP

VA Norfolk Wise Technical Innovations

VA Reston IPOWER LLC

VA Reston Kompleye

VA Reston Vaultes

VA Richmond Hive Systems Defense Solutions

VA Springfield Resilient IT

VA Tysons Cherry Bekaert

VA Tysons CohnReznick LLP

VA Warrenton Sentinel Blue

VA Williamsburg SysAudits

WI Madison Cybernines LLC

CMMC Readiness Vendors (Usually In Support of Compliance Advisory Partner)

Vendor Category    Vendor

MSSP                     RADICL

MSP                       Enegren Technology

MSP                       Interweave Technologies

MSP                       Technical Support International

MSP                       Netivity

Enclave                  Mission Multiplier

The C3PAO Assessment Lead-Time Score Card

Looking for Assessment availability? You've come to the right place!

These C3PAOs regularly update their availability with us to share with you and they are ready for your call:

Lead

Time

Weeks        C3PAO                     Location

2                Regola Cyber           Bel Air, MD

6                H2L Solutions          Huntsville, AL        

The CMMCMarket.com CCA Availability List

CMMCMarket.com - Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Availability Board

Find available CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) by lead time and location.

CCA - Location - Availability (Weeks)

Jason Palmer -  New York, NY - 2 weeks

CMMC Level 2: Do You Really Need GCC High? When Microsoft GCC or Google Workspace Is the Smarter Choice

CMMC Level 2: Do You Really Need GCC High? When Microsoft GCC or Google Workspace Is the Smarter Choice

Published by C-LevelCyber LLC | May 2025

If your company is preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification, you’ve likely heard the same advice over and over:

“You need Microsoft GCC High to be compliant.”

But here’s the truth: Unless you are subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), you probably don’t.

Let’s break it down simply:

Start With This One Question:

CMMCMarket.com - Leading CMMC Solution Providers – 10 Solution Categories

1. Low-Cost CMMC Enclave Vendors

Budget-friendly enclaves designed to isolate CUI in a secure, compliant environment for small contractors.
Vendors:

• Mission Multiplier - CMMC Compliance Doesn't Have to be Complicated or Costly
• ATX Defense - Achieve CMMC Certification with Google Workspace
• PreVeil Enclave
• Click Trac
• CyberSheath
• Bright Defense
• NeoSystems
• Totem Tech Enclave
• KeepWhatYouEarn (KWYE) Enclave
• DataSetGo Enclave
• CMMC Enclave by Carbide (SMB bundle)

2. MSPs & MSSPs Serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Managed IT & cybersecurity operations aligned with CMMC Level 2.
Vendors:

MSPs:

• Simple Helix - A Simplified Journey to CMMC Compliance
• MAD Security
• Brea Networks
• Summit 7
• Kloud9 IT

MSSPs:

• MAD Security
• Brea Networks

3. C3PAOs (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations)

Authorized to perform official CMMC Level 2 assessments.
Vendors:

• H2L Solutions
• MAD Security
• BomberJacket Networks - Minnesota & The Upper Mid-West's Authorized C3PAO
• ATX Defense - Authorized C3PAO Focused on Minimizing Impact to Your Business Operations
• Insight Assurance
• Schellman
• Summit 7 (assessment division)
• Redspin

4. GCC High & Secure Cloud Hosting Providers

Specialized cloud offerings supporting DFARS 7012, ITAR, and CMMC requirements.
Vendors:

• Microsoft Azure Government
• Carahsoft GCC High Resellers
• PrecoCity
• Summit 7
• KTL Solutions

5. CMMC Documentation, SSP & Policy Management Tools

Platforms used for SSPs, POA&Ms, evidence, and policy documentation.
Vendors:

• SMPL-C - CMMC Documentation Automation & Workflow
• Exostar
• ComplianceForge
• TCT Portal
• CyberCompass
• FutureFeed

6. Compliance & GRC Automation Platforms

End-to-end systems for NIST 800-171 control mapping, tasks, workflows, and compliance automation.
Vendors:

• SMPL-C - CMMC Documentation Automation & Workflow
• Secureframe
• Hyperproof
• RegScale
• IntelliGRC
• Certa (Certainly)
• Onspring
• FutureFeed

7. Security Awareness & Employee Training

Education, phishing simulations, and role-based security training.
Vendors:

• PhishFirewall - Security Awareness That Runs Itself
• KnowBe4
• Infosec IQ
• Hook Security
• Ninjio
• Curricula
• Proofpoint

8. Vulnerability Management & Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR)

Tools for scanning, monitoring, detection, and endpoint threat response.
Vendors:

• CrowdStrike Falcon
• SentinelOne
• Sophos Intercept X
• Trend Micro Vision One
• Malwarebytes EDR
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Gov)

9. CMMC Audit Prep, Gap Analysis & Consulting Firms

Experts providing gap assessments, remediation planning, and full audit readiness services.
Vendors:

• CORTAC Group
• Edwards Performance Solutions
• BDO Digital
• Deloitte Cyber
• PwC Cybersecurity
• KTL Solutions

10. ITAR-Aligned & High-Security Cloud/Email Solutions

Designed for export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) and high-security environments.
Vendors:

• PreVeil
• SkySync
• AWS GovCloud Partners
• Futron
• Carahsoft ITAR Solutions
• Summit 7

11. CMMC Automation / “All-in-One” Compliance Platforms

Unified solutions combining documentation, scanning, monitoring, evidence, and workflows.
Vendors:

• Acronis Advanced Security + Compliance
• CyberSaint
• Secureframe
• RegScale
• Liongard
• Continuum GRC