Assessor Insights

Perspectives and practical knowledge from the assessor’s point of view — helping contractors understand what C3PAOs look for during a CMMC assessment.

How to Become a CMMC Assessor

How to Become a CMMC Assessor: A Complete Guide

To become a CMMC assessor, you need to earn the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credential through ISACA, the authorized CAICO for the program. The path has two stages. First, earn the prerequisite CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification by completing a course with an Approved Training Provider, passing the CCP exam, and obtaining a favorable DoD Tier 3 background investigation. Then move to the CCA itself. 

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What Your CMMC Assessor Is Really Looking For: An Insider’s Guide to Passing Your Level 2 Assessment

CMMC assessors are not trying to catch contractors off guard. They are not looking for perfection. What assessors are looking for is evidence; consistent, verifiable proof that security controls are implemented, operational, and understood by the people who use them every day.

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