Authorized C3PAO Assessments

Objective, independent validation. Guardianshield is fully authorized by The Cyber AB to conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments for the Defense Industrial Base.

The Final Step to Certification.

Under Title 32 of the CFR and the incorporation of the 48 CFR CMMC Final Rule into DFARS 252.204-7012, self-assessments are no longer sufficient for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC Level 2 requires an independent audit conducted by an Authorized C3PAO.

Our Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) execute rigorous, impartial evaluations, issuing official certificates of status and uploading your assessment data directly to the DoD's Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

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Phase 2 Enforcement Deadline

Phase 2 enforcement takes effect on November 10, 2026, at which point the DoD intends to make formal C3PAO Level 2 certification a mandatory condition of award for applicable contracts. With over 80,000 defense contractors requiring compliance and a little over 100 Authorized C3PAOs active in the ecosystem, securing your audit window 6-to-9 months in advance is critical to maintaining contract eligibility.

Mock Assessments

Do not let your official C3PAO audit be the first time your program is tested. We deploy our Certified Assessors to conduct a rigorous dry-run of your environment, mimicking the exact scoring methodology and evidence scrutiny of a formal Level 2 audit.

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Formal Level 2 Audits

The official certification pathway. We evaluate your network boundaries, SSPs, and technical controls against NIST SP 800-171, ensuring your organization is legally and technically compliant to handle CUI on federal contracts.

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Secure Your Audit Window.

Availability for official CMMC Level 2 assessments is strictly limited. Contact our scheduling team to reserve your organization's audit timeline.

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