INSIGHTS AND RESOURCES

CMMC Level 1: Guides, Briefs,
and Practical Compliance Knowledge

These resources help confirm whether CMMC Level 1 applies to your company, what the 15 requirements involve, or how to work through the self-assessment and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) submission process independently.

Blogs

Actionable Insights

What Is CMMC and Do You Need It?

Learn what CMMC is, who needs it, and how to determine if your business requires Level 1 compliance for DoD contracts.

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2, Which Applies to You?

Learn the key differences between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2, understand FCI vs. CUI, and determine which CMMC level your DoD contract requires to avoid unnecessary costs or compliance risks.

What CMMC Means for DoD Subcontractors

Understand what CMMC means for DoD subcontractors, how compliance requirements flow down from prime contractors, who must comply, and the steps to determine your CMMC obligations.

How to Complete Your CMMC Level 1 Self Assessment

Complete CMMC Level 1 self-assessment guide: define scope, work through 15 practices, fix common gaps, and submit your SPRS affirmation.

The October 2026 CMMC Deadline: What Happens If You Miss It

Prepare for the October 2026 CMMC deadline. Learn how compliance affects DoD contract eligibility, SPRS affirmations, renewals, and subcontractors.

COMPLIANCE BRIEFS

What Comes Up on Every Scoping Call

Each brief reflects a question or gap that appears across multiple first-time Level 1 engagements. These are the questions most companies encounter for the first time on the scoping call.

SCOPE QUALIFICATION

Do I actually need CMMC Level 1?

Many companies discover scope applies through a prime audit or new solicitation. The qualifying criteria are specific, and the COTS exemption is narrower than most assume.

LEVEL DETERMINATION

Level 1 or Level 2: how do you know?

The answer comes down to whether your contracts involve FCI only, or CUI as well. The distinction carries compliance and cost implications in either direction.

SUBCONTRACTOR EXPOSURE

Your prime's CMMC status does not cover you

Flow-down is contractual, not optional. Subcontractors in logistics, staffing, facilities, and professional services carry independent CMMC obligations regardless of prime status.