CMMC Mock Assessment
Undergo a Mock Assessment using the official CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)
Want to get a C3PAO’s perspective about your readiness for certification before the actual one?
Our CMMC “Mock Assessment” or “Pre-Assessment Readiness Check” provides defense contractors with an objective, rigorous evaluation using the official CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) methodology—without the stakes of formal certification. This service is ideal for organizations that have finished implementing all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, completed their System Security Plan and supporting documentation, and want an initial exposure to the CAP before undergoing the actual certification assessment.
Whether you’re a first-time contractor uncertain about assessment expectations, an organization facing tight contract deadlines that can’t afford certification delays, or a company that simply wants independent validation of readiness, our Mock Assessment delivers the C3PAO-level scrutiny you need to identify gaps while there’s still time to address them.
What if you fail?
A Mock Assessment is not binding even though it is conducted using the same rigorous procedure as the final certification assessment. After the Mock Assessment, we cannot provide remediation guidance due to the independence principle for C3PAOs—this separation is essential to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain the objectivity required by CMMC regulations. However, you benefit from knowing precisely which practices were met or unmet, giving you a clear picture of your compliance status without the consequences of a failed certification attempt.
This knowledge provides you with the advantage of time to remedy the unmet practices by working with your CMMC Consultant or RPO before scheduling the actual assessment, significantly increasing your likelihood of certification success.
Benefits of our Mock Assessment
Identify critical gaps before they cost you certification: Discover documentation deficiencies, implementation weaknesses, and evidence gaps while you still have time to address them. Failing an official assessment delays contract opportunities and incurs additional C3PAO costs.
Validate if your evidence packages meet CMMC Level 2 assessment standards: Assessors evaluate documentation, interviews, and technical testing. Our readiness assessment verifies all three evidence types align with CMMC requirements and assessment methodology.
Experience the assessment process without the risk: Practice interviews with your team, test technical demonstrations, and understand assessor expectations. This preparation significantly reduces stress and uncertainty during your official certification.
Receive clear findings on compliance status: Our detailed readiness report identifies specific deficiencies across all 110 requirements, helping you understand exactly what needs to be addressed before engaging a C3PAO for certification.
Maximize ROI on your CMMC investment: Organizations that validate readiness before certification dramatically reduce failure risk. According to industry reports, contractors with formal readiness assessments pass certification on first attempt at significantly higher rates.
Why choose a C3PAO like databrackets for your Mock Assessment?
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.
1. Our Multi-Framework Expertise
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 assessment teams to understand how CMMC controls integrate with your existing compliance efforts and identify synergies that strengthen your overall security posture.
2. Experienced CMMC Assessors
Our Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs), Lead CCAs and Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) conduct mock / pre-assessment readiness assessments using the same methodology, rigor, and evaluation criteria applied in official C3PAO assessments.
3. Comprehensive Technical Validation
We test configurations, validate encryption implementations, verify logging and monitoring, and examine access controls across diverse technology environments—from traditional infrastructure to complex cloud deployments.
4. Objective Independence
As a C3PAO conducting readiness assessments under CAP methodology, we provide objective findings without remediation consulting. This ensures unbiased evaluation of your actual compliance status.
5. Clear Path Forward
While we cannot provide remediation guidance during a C3PAO readiness assessment, our findings clearly identify what is and isn’t compliant, allowing you to work with your RPO or internal team to address gaps.
As a authorized C3PAO with extensive cybersecurity and compliance experience, databrackets offers a deep understanding of the CMMC assessment process. This comprehensive expertise enables us to conduct thorough assessments with clear explanations of findings and methodologies, resulting in more insightful evaluations for organizations seeking certification.
Schedule a Meeting to discuss your CMMC readiness needs, reserve your assessment spot and discuss the cost of our Mock Assessment and 30% bundled savings along with the Level 2 Final Assessment.
C3PAO Independence rule: All certification professionals (C3PAOs, CCAs, Lead CCAs and CCPs) are absolutely prohibited from providing compliance consulting, implementation guidance, or remediation services to organizations they assess for certification. This ensures objective evaluation and prevents conflicts of interest. However, they can offer consulting and implementation to organizations that they do not assess for CMMC certification.
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How is our Mock Assessment Evaluated?
A CMMC Mock Assessment conducted by databrackets provides a pass/fail determination indicating whether your organization is prepared for official C3PAO certification. The assessment determines whether your organization demonstrates sufficient readiness to proceed with formal CMMC Level 2 certification, providing a clear picture of your compliance status across all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
Our C3PAO assessors evaluate your implementation against the three types of objective evidence required by CMMC: documentation examination, personnel interviews, and technical testing. Each of the 110 practices receives a Met or Not Met determination based on whether your evidence demonstrates full implementation and operational effectiveness.
While there isn’t a numerical score, our assessment identifies any significant gaps requiring remediation before pursuing certification.
We evaluate your:
System Security Plan (SSP) Quality: Accuracy, completeness, and alignment with your actual environment and implemented controls.
Policy and Procedure Documentation: Comprehensive coverage of all 14 control families with sufficient detail for personnel to follow.
Technical Control Implementation: Verification that documented controls are correctly configured and functioning as specified.
Personnel Understanding and Awareness: Staff comprehension of security responsibilities, CUI handling procedures, and incident response protocols.
Evidence Completeness: Availability and sufficiency of documentation, logs, training records, and configuration proof to satisfy assessment requirements.
Alignment Between Documentation and Practice: Consistency between what policies describe, what systems implement, and what personnel actually do.
By identifying which practices are Met and Not Met through our objective C3PAO evaluation, you gain the critical insight needed to work with your RPO or CMMC Consultant to address remaining gaps before your official certification assessment.
Schedule a Meeting to discuss the cost of our Mock Assessment and 30% bundled savings along with the Level 2 Final Assessment.
How is a Mock Assessment different from a Gap Analysis?
Aspect | CMMC Gap Analysis | CMMC Mock Assessment |
Services | Offered under CMMC Compliance Services as a CMMC Consultant | Offered under CMMC Certification Services as a C3PAO |
Conducted By | CMMC Consultant or Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) | Authorized C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization) |
When in Your Journey | Early stages of your CMMC compliance journey | Near the end—just before your actual certification assessment |
Purpose | Initial diagnostic review of your current state against CMMC requirements | Final validation that you’re ready for official C3PAO certification |
Scope | Identifies gaps between existing practices and CMMC requirements | Evaluates complete evidence packages, implementation, and technical controls |
Methodology | High-level overview across all domains with prioritized findings | Rigorous simulation using official CAP (CMMC Assessment Process) methodology |
Deliverable | Remediation roadmap with prioritized action items | Pass/fail determination with specific Met/Not Met findings for all 110 practices |
Remediation Support | Includes remediation guidance and implementation support | Does NOT include remediation guidance (C3PAO independence requirement) |
Testing Depth | Assessment-level review without full technical validation | Comprehensive testing of technical controls and configurations |
Next Steps | Begin implementation and remediation work | Work with your RPO/Consultant to address unmet practices, then schedule certification |
Which service do you need? If you’re just beginning your CMMC implementation, start with a Gap Analysis by CMMC Consultant or RPO. If you’ve completed implementation of all 110 controls and believe you’re certification-ready, a Mock Assessment from a C3PAO like databrackets validates that you are ready for your official assessment.
Schedule a Meeting to discuss your CMMC needs and discuss the best options for your organization.
C3PAO Independence rule: All certification professionals (C3PAOs, CCAs, Lead CCAs and CCPs) are absolutely prohibited from providing compliance consulting, implementation guidance, or remediation services to organizations they assess for certification. This ensures objective evaluation and prevents conflicts of interest. However, they can offer consulting and implementation to organizations that they do not assess for CMMC certification.
Don’t Risk Certification Failure with Automated Tools
While quick review tools and checklists offer convenience, they lack the depth and expertise necessary for genuine readiness validation.
Limitations of Automated Tools:
Limited scope focusing on documentation without implementation verification
Lack of expert analysis and contextualized evaluation
Risk of false positives or missed critical deficiencies
No personnel interview component or awareness validation
Absence of technical control testing and configuration review
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