Defense contractor achieves CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification in 6 months
A defense technology contractor successfully achieved CMMC Level 2 certification to maintain DoD contracts, implementing comprehensive security controls with expert guidance, DIBCAC assessment preparation, and evidence automation.
The Challenge
This defense technology contractor held multiple prime and subcontractor positions on Department of Defense programs. With CMMC 2.0 requirements taking effect, they needed Level 2 certification to maintain contract eligibility and competitive positioning.
The organization had basic cybersecurity controls in place but lacked the structured processes, documentation, and evidence management required for CMMC assessment. Their internal IT team had limited experience with defense compliance frameworks.
Key Objectives:
- Achieve CMMC Level 2 certification within tight DoD timeline
- Implement all 110 CMMC Level 2 practices across 14 domains
- Build sustainable compliance program for ongoing certification
- Minimize operational disruption during implementation
The Solution
Yearling Solutions led a comprehensive CMMC readiness and certification engagement, combining expert advisory services with YearlingIQ automation to accelerate implementation and evidence collection.
Our team conducted gap assessments across all 14 CMMC domains, developed remediation plans for control deficiencies, and implemented YearlingIQ to automate evidence collection and continuous monitoring. YearlingIQ's DIBCAC Readiness Module streamlined the preparation of assessment evidence packages, ensuring all documentation met Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center requirements. We worked alongside their internal team to build sustainable processes that would support both certification and ongoing compliance.
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The Results
The organization successfully achieved CMMC Level 2 certification on their first assessment attempt:
Beyond certification, the organization now has a mature cybersecurity program with automated evidence collection through YearlingIQ, enabling continuous compliance monitoring and simplified preparation for future assessments.
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CMMC Domains Addressed
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