800-171 first. CMMC when the contract says so.
NIST SP 800-171 is the control baseline for CUI on nonfederal systems. CMMC Level 2, where it appears in a contract, is how that baseline is independently assessed. We lead with the standard that does not move when program branding does.
Dr. Hansen is a CISSP and CMMC LCCA. LLUCE assists the compare-and-contrast pass across policies, artifacts, and diagrams. The assessor keeps the pen. Several clients have completed third-party 800-171 / CMMC assessments on compressed timelines; that is a result, not a guarantee.
Key Capabilities
- NIST SP 800-171 gap analysis and POA&M development
- CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 support when the contract requires the overlay
- 48-hour pre-check against the 800-171 control set
- Preparation for third-party assessment, including C3PAO paths
- Prime / sub integration when a large contractor owns the flow-down
- Air-gapped or on-prem analysis so CUI stays in your boundary
If a buyer only needs 800-171, that is the engagement. We do not sell a CMMC project the contract does not require.
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