C3PAO Services
Cyber AB Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)
OSC Edge is a Cyber AB Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), uniquely positioned to guide and assess your CMMC compliance journey.
What sets us apart is that OSC Edge is also CMMC Level 2 Certified ourselves. We’ve gone through the same rigorous process that our clients face, not once, but twice: first to become a C3PAO, and again to achieve our own Level 2 certification.
This dual achievement gives us a unique perspective:
- 1.7125222020We know what it takes because we’ve been through it.
- We understand the challenges and requirements from both the assessor’s and the organization’s viewpoint.
- We bring added credibility and trust to every readiness review and assessment engagement.
When you partner with OSC Edge, you gain a team that not only has the authority and expertise to conduct CMMC assessments, but also the proven experience of being certified ourselves under CMMC Level 2.
Are you CMMC level 2 compliant?
CMMC buttonOSC Edge offers consulting services designed to help organizations prepare for CMMC compliance. These engagements are completely separate from any official assessment we perform, ensuring we maintain full impartiality as required under the C3PAO program.
Our CMMC Level 2 compliance Consulting Services Include:
- CMMC Level 1, 2, & 3 Consulting – Strategic guidance to understand requirements and plan for compliance.
- Gap Analysis & Remediation Planning – Identify non-compliance areas and outline steps to address them.
- Policy & Procedure Review – Evaluate documentation to ensure it aligns with CMMC standards.
- Training & Awareness Programs – Equip your workforce with the knowledge to maintain compliance.
We Guide Defense Contractors to CMMC Level 2 Certification
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Why Choose OSC Edge for Your Assessment?
- ##checkliCheckliCMMC Certified C3PAO
- Achieved a perfect score on our initial CMMC Level 2 certification review — the rigorous standard all C3PAOs must meet
- Experienced team with deep technical knowledge in cybersecurity and compliance auditing
- Clear, transparent process that aligns with all CMMC requirements
Our Assessment Services Include:
- 15CMMC Level 2 Assessments – Authorized, official evaluations performed by our certified C3PAO team.
- Pre-Assessment Readiness Review (Optional Add-On) – A mock assessment simulating the official process, allowing you to see how the assessment will be conducted and determine readiness. Findings will identify areas requiring attention.
- Objective Findings Report – Detailed results outlining your compliance status and any areas that need correction to meet requirements.
As a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), OSC Edge delivers objective and professional CMMC Level 2 assessments to help you validate your organization’s compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.
Our role as assessors is to independently evaluate your implementation of the CMMC standard.
Need an official CMMC Level 2 Assessment?
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CMMC Readiness Checklist
Use this list to ensure your organization is prepared for a CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) assessment.
Organizational Preparation
- Assign a dedicated CMMC project lead or compliance officer
- Identify Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in your environment
- Understand which CMMC level (1, 2, or 3) applies to your contracts
- Establish a governance structure for cybersecurity compliance
Policies and Documentation
- Develop or update cybersecurity policies aligned with NIST 800-171 (Level 2)
- Maintain a current System Security Plan (SSP)
- Maintain a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for any deficiencies
- Ensure evidence and artifacts are available and organized for assessor review
Technical Controls
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Use encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Monitor and log access to systems and CUI
- Limit access to systems on a need-to-know basis
Operational Security
- Conduct regular security awareness training
- Perform routine vulnerability scanning and patching
- Maintain secure system configurations
- Have an incident response plan tested and documented
- Conduct a mock assessment to identify gaps
Partnering with a C3PAO
- Engage with a certified C3PAO early to understand timelines and expectations
- Identify the system boundary and scope
- Perform readiness assessment
- Perform a formal assessment



