Small Contractors' Biggest CMMC Mistake

CMMC Level 2 is one of the biggest cost concerns for small defense contractors. Many businesses are asking how much certification costs, but the better question is how much it costs to get ready for certification. In this video, we break down the real cost of CMMC Level 2 for small government contractors, including scoping, gap assessments, remediation, documentation, Microsoft 365 GCC High confusion, managed service providers, employee training, C3PAO assessments, and ongoing compliance. The biggest mistake contractors make is assuming CMMC is just an audit fee. In reality, the cost depends on where Controlled Unclassified Information, or CUI scoping, is stored, processed, and transmitted. Scope drives cost. The larger your CUI environment, the more expensive and complicated CMMC readiness and your cybersecurity assessment fee becomes. If you are a DoD contractor, subcontractor, manufacturer, IT provider, professional services firm, or small business trying to compete for defense contracts, this video explains why CMMC Level 2 should be treated as a business and bid eligibility issue, not just a cybersecurity checklist. Learn more at www.squaredcompass.com