Built from NIST SP 800-171 to help
DoD contractors understand exactly
what C3PAO auditors require during
a Level 2 assessment.
If your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), this checklist shows what must be implemented, documented, and evidenced to remain contract-eligible.

Handle or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Are subject to DFARS 252.204-7012
Are preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification
Want to avoid failed audits, delays, or lost contracts

Controls are partially implemented but not auditable
Documentation does not match technical reality
Evidence is missing, outdated, or inconsistent
Teams misunderstand what auditors actually validate

C3PAO Assessed & Certified
NIST SP 800-171 Aligned
Defense Contractor Focused
Is based on NIST SP 800-171
Requires implementation of 110 security controls
Must be verified through a third-party assessment
Is required to maintain eligibility for certain DoD contracts
Requires implementation of 110 security controls
Must be verified through a third-party assessment


All 110 CMMC Level 2 audit controls
Control-by-control requirements
Alignment to NIST SP 800-171
Audit-focused language used during assessments
A practical reference for internal readiness reviews

Prepare for CMMC assessments
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Align systems, policies, and evidence with audit requirements
Maintain long-term compliance without guesswork

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