Organizations often approach CMMC as a technology problem, but many assessment failures stem from foundational decisions made long before tools and configurations. In this episode, we break down the most common pitfalls we see in CMMC Level 2 assessments—from using non-compliant cloud environments to writing SSPs at the control level instead of the assessment-objective level, creating immediate and costly gaps.

You will also learn about:

• Frequent implementation issues like inconsistent MFA, especially on critical security assets such as firewalls
• Why many risk assessments fall short because they are outdated, incomplete, or treated like control checklists rather than true threat evaluations.
• How to effectively work with MSPs and ESPs, including what a solid shared responsibility matrix should include.
• How assessors handle fixes during the assessment window and what qualifies under Security Requirement Reevaluation.

This episode offers clear, practical guidance for any team preparing for CMMC Level 2—and looking to avoid the common false starts that derail assessments before they even begin.