We are thrilled to announce that databrackets is an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) — a milestone that reflects our deep commitment to cybersecurity excellence and integrity in the CMMC ecosystem.
Achieving C3PAO authorization represents one of the most demanding accreditation pathways in the defense cybersecurity ecosystem. Organizations seeking this designation must demonstrate not only technical expertise, but also operational maturity, independence, and the ability to perform objective, repeatable assessments aligned with CMMC requirements.
As part of this process, we successfully completed extensive organizational vetting, including financial and background reviews, a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) review, and adherence to ISO-aligned quality and governance standards required for assessment bodies.
To qualify as a C3PAO, an organization must also demonstrate the capability to assess compliance with all 110 security requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, which underpin CMMC Level 2. We have implemented the necessary internal controls, processes, and security practices to meet these standards, ensuring that CMMC assessments will be conducted with the rigor and consistency required by the DoD and the CMMC Program.
A critical component of C3PAO authorization is maintaining a qualified and certified assessment team. We employ Cyber AB–certified professionals, including Lead CMMC Certified Assessors (Lead CCAs) and CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs), who are authorized to lead and execute official Level 2 assessments. Lead CCAs are responsible for overall assessment oversight and quality, while CCAs conduct detailed evaluations of practices, processes, and evidence. databrackets also supports Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs), who bring foundational CMMC expertise and support assessment activities under assessor supervision.
Our C3PAO services include a Mock Assessment and CMMC Level 2 Certification. Our certified professionals also offer implementation and compliance services including a gap analysis and compliance consulting. However, as a C3PAO, we adhere to the independence requirements and do not offer C3PAO and Compliance services to the same organization. Our experts understand both sides of the equation and offer both services with the same rigor, but never to the same organization. This ensures objective evaluation and prevents conflicts of interest.
Our Services as a C3PAO
As an authorized C3PAO, databrackets conducts independent CMMC Level 2 assessments for organizations ready to achieve DoD-recognized certification. We also offer a Mock Assessment, just before their official assessment. This helps organizations identify unmet practices and allows them time to remedy them with their CMMC Consultant or RPO before the final assessment.
1. Mock Assessment
Our mock assessment uses the actual CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) to identify gaps while there’s still time to address them—without the consequences of a failed certification attempt.
Learn more about our Mock Assessment.
2. CMMC Level 2 Certification
Achieve official CMMC Level 2 certification through our comprehensive assessment process. Our certified assessment team evaluates all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements and submits your certification to the DoD.
Learn more about CMMC Level 2 Certification.
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Our Services as a CMMC Compliance Consultant
Why choose databrackets for CMMC compliance consulting? Because we understand both sides of the compliance equation. Our team includes certified CMMC assessors and CMMC Professionals who know exactly what you’ll face during certification.
In keeping with the independence requirements for C3PAOs, we offer Compliance Services to organizations that we do not assess for certification. However, we are permitted to bring our C3PAO-grade expertise to help you build systems and policies and gather evidence and documentation that prepares you for your Final Assessment.
1. Gap Analysis
Understand exactly where you stand with a C3PAO-level evaluation of your current security posture. We assess all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices against 320 underlying assessment objectives, calculate your accurate SPRS score, and work with a prioritized remediation roadmap.
Learn about Gap Analysis
2. CMMC Compliance Consulting
Build a sustainable, assessment-ready CMMC program with hands-on implementation support. From System Security Plan development and policy creation to technical controls deployment and certification preparation, we guide you through every phase of CMMC compliance.
Learn about CMMC Compliance Consulting.
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Why choose databrackets on your CMMC Journey
1. Deep Multi-Framework Experience
databrackets is an authorized C3PAO with 15+ years of cybersecurity and compliance expertise. We are also a 3PAO for FedRAMP and accredited as a Certifying Body for ISO 27001.
What makes databrackets particularly valuable is our extensive experience across complementary frameworks, including NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
This breadth of knowledge enables our teams to understand how CMMC controls integrate with your existing compliance efforts and identify synergies that strengthen your overall security posture.
2. C3PAO-Level Rigor in Everything We Do
databrackets plays a distinct role within the CMMC ecosystem. As both an authorized C3PAO and a provider of CMMC compliance services, we bring a rare, well-rounded perspective — understanding not only how certifications are evaluated, but also how effective compliance programs are designed and sustained.
Whether we’re supporting a readiness effort such as a gap analysis or conducting an independent CMMC Level 2 assessment, our work is grounded in the same depth of expertise and rigor. Our team includes Cyber AB–certified CMMC assessors who have firsthand knowledge of how C3PAOs evaluate evidence, practices, and processes, and that insight informs every engagement we take on.
To preserve the integrity of the CMMC program, independence rules require that we act as either an assessor or a consultant for an organization — never both. This clear separation, combined with our dual-domain experience, ensures that clients receive objective, high-quality service in whichever capacity databrackets serves.
3. Business-Focused & Practical Approach
We understand that CMMC compliance must align with how your organization operates. Our solutions are:
Practical — designed for real-world business environments
Sustainable — structured to remain effective through organizational change
Cost-conscious — focused on meeting requirements efficiently
Risk-informed — prioritized based on relevant risks to your organization
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Srini Kolathur
Srini is the Director of databrackets.com. He is a results-driven security and compliance professional with over 25 years of experience supporting, leading, and managing global IT security, compliance, support, and risk assessment in fortune 100 companies. Some of his key areas of focus are SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST Security Standards, HIPAA, Security Risk Assessments, among others. His accreditations include Certified CMMC Assessor, CISSP, CISA, CISM, MBA. He is active in several community groups including Rotary International and TiE. He has verified all the technical information in this blog and co-authored it with Aditi Salhotra.