CMMC 2.0 Copilot
Navigate DoD cybersecurity certification requirements with confidence
CMMC Level 2 assessments are underway in Department contracts. Start from your NIST 800-171 gap.
What the CMMC 2.0 Copilot Can Do
Identify which CMMC level applies to your contract and information type
Map your asset inventory to defined CMMC assessment scope categories
Understand POA&M eligibility rules and named-barred requirements under §170.21
Navigate the C3PAO, DIBCAC, and self-assessment pathways for each level
Interpret ESP and cloud provider obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012
Track annual affirmation and three-year certification lifecycle obligations
About CMMC 2.0 Copilot
CMMC 2.0, established under 32 CFR Part 170 and operationalized via DFARS 252.204-7021, requires defense contractors handling FCI or CUI to meet defined security requirements at one of three levels. The CMMC 2.0 Copilot helps you work through assessment readiness, scoping decisions, and POA&M constraints across all three levels.
Who it's for
NIST 800-171
The control catalogue CMMC Level 2 assessments verify against. The substantive cybersecurity requirements live in 800-171 Rev. 2.
NIST 800-53
The fuller federal catalog. 800-171 is a tailored subset of the 800-53 Moderate baseline.
FedRAMP
The cloud authorization path some primes ask about. Contractor-owned CUI systems follow NIST 800-171. ISMS Copilot is not FedRAMP authorized.
Cross-framework mappings
Working across CMMC 2.0 and another standard? ISMS Mappings is a free public directory of control maps (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, and more). A Better ISMS tool, separate from the chat assistant.
Browse free mappingsFrequently Asked Questions
What is CMMC 2.0?
CMMC 2.0 is a DoD certification scheme established under 32 CFR Part 170 that requires defense contractors and subcontractors to meet defined cybersecurity requirements before processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It operates across three levels, drawing on FAR 52.204-21 at Level 1, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 at Level 2, and selected NIST SP 800-172 requirements at Level 3.
How does the CMMC 2.0 Copilot help?
The Copilot helps you understand the requirements at each level, identify which assets fall within your CMMC Assessment Scope under §170.19, and interpret the POA&M constraints and named-barred requirements under §170.21 so you can prepare for a self-assessment or C3PAO engagement more effectively.
Which requirements can never be placed on a POA&M at Level 2?
Under §170.21(b), six requirements are barred from POA&M at Level 2 and must be fully implemented at the time of assessment: AC.L2-3.1.20, AC.L2-3.1.22, CA.L2-3.12.4, PE.L2-3.10.3, PE.L2-3.10.4, and PE.L2-3.10.5. Additionally, POA&Ms are not permitted at all at Level 1, and any open POA&M items at Level 2 must be closed within 180 days to avoid expiry of Conditional CMMC Status.
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