Free CMMC 2.0 Compliance Checklist
Get Audit-Ready with Confidence
Preparing for CMMC certification doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
This free checklist, created by a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), walks you through each step needed to achieve compliance and prepare for a successful audit.
Whether you're just starting your CMMC journey or fine-tuning your documentation, this guide gives you a clear roadmap to readiness.
✅ 1. Preliminary Assessment
Identify which CMMC level applies to your organization
Confirm you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Designate a compliance lead or work with a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
🔒 2. Technical Readiness
Inventory systems handling CUI
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Implement Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Encrypt data at rest and in transit
Regularly update and patch systems
📄 3. Documentation & Policy
Complete your System Security Plan (SSP)
Develop a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Maintain an Incident Response Plan
Create and enforce Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)
Train all employees on security policies
📊 4. Audit Preparation
Conduct internal NIST 800-171 self-assessment
Gather documentation and evidence for each requirement
Perform a mock audit or gap analysis with a CCP
Fix open items before engaging a C3PAO
🧠 5. Optional but Recommended
Engage a vCISO for strategic oversight
Run regular penetration testing
Use secure file-sharing tools for CUI
