123 CMMC’s Unique CMMC Certification FastTrack Program

A clearer, more streamlined path that helps organizations move from readiness to Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck or mock assessment to certification faster.

4–6 weeks

Readiness by an Authorized RPO (123 CMMC is an Authorized RPO)

1–2 weeks

Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck by Authorized RPO or Full Mock Assessment by Authorized C3PAO

1–2 weeks

CMMC Certification Assessment
by an Authorized C3PAO

CMMC Readiness by an Authorized RPO

123 CMMC’s FastTrack pathway starts with CMMC readiness supported by an Authorized RPO. This phase is positioned to move quickly—often in about 4–6 weeks—and is built to reduce confusion and keep the organization moving toward the certification finish line.

Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck by Authorized RPO or Full Mock Assessment by an Authorized C3PAO

The second stage is a Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck by Authorized RPO or, where appropriate, a fuller mock assessment through an Authorized C3PAO. This step is often positioned in about 1–2 weeks and is designed to reduce surprises before formal certification.

CMMC Certification Assessment by an Authorized C3PAO

The final stage is the formal certification assessment by an Authorized C3PAO. This stage is positioned around 1–2 weeks depending on scope, responsiveness, and overall readiness.

First Step: CMMC Readiness

Authorized RPO:
CMMC Readiness Includes

Through trusted RPO support, the readiness portion can include a Microsoft GCC or GCC High enclave, documentation, policy development, control implementation support, and managed information security program support where needed.

Includes System Security Plan (SSP) and the following Policies and Procedures:

Information Security Policy (ISP)
Incident Response Policy (IRP)
Access Control Procedure (AC)
Awareness and Training Procedure (AT)
Audit and Accountability Procedure (AU)
Configuration Management Procedure (CM)
Incident Response Procedure (IR)
Incident Response Plan
Maintenance Procedure (MA)
Media Protection Procedure (MP)
Personnel Security Procedure (PS)
Physical Protection Procedure (PE)
Risk Assessment Procedure (RA)
Security Assessment Procedure (CA)
System and Communications Protection Procedure (SC)
System and Information Integrity Procedure (SI)
Physical Protection – Not applicable for GCC High Enclave

CMMC Level 2 Control Implementation:

Access Control (AC) and Identification and Authentication (IA) in Microsoft Entra ID
Audit and Accountability (AU) in the GCC High tenant
Configuration Management (CM) in the GCC High tenant
Maintenance (MA) and Media Protection (MP) in GCC High
System and Communications Protection (SC) in GCC High
System and Information Integrity (SI) in GCC High
If needed, Managed CMMC Information Security Program
Security Assessment (3.12)
SSP Management
Policy and Procedure Management
POA&M Management
Risk Assessment (3.11)
Configuration Management (4.1.2)
Monthly IT Risk Management Meetings

Monitoring Scope:

AC, IA, CM, MA, MP, RA, SC, SI (all controls)
Incident Response Management

Second Step

Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck by Authorized RPO
or Full Mock Assessment
by Authorized C3PAO

It is highly recommended that organizations get a Complimentary CMMC SpotCheck from an Authorized RPO because that is the certification assessor and auditor perspective that will matter later during the formal CMMC certification assessment. A SpotCheck performed through an Authorized RPO helps reduce interpretation gaps, lowers the chance of surprises, and provides earlier visibility into whether your current readiness work is actually tracking in the right direction. The SpotCheck is focused on reviewing key documents and readiness items that help determine whether an organization appears to be on the right track before it moves into a mock assessment or formal certification assessment. It is useful whether you are using an internal team, a consultant, or another provider. You do not have any obligation to use 123 CMMC for readiness or for the certification assessment, but this can help you stay on track for your timing, budget, and reduce your chances of failing the certification assessment.

Final Step

CMMC Certification Assessment by Authorized C3PAO

The certification assessment is the formal final stage and is positioned at about 1–2 weeks depending on scope, responsiveness, and overall readiness. This assessment should be conducted by an Authorized C3PAO for organizations that are ready to pursue formal CMMC certification.