CMMC Resources: Guides, Check lists & Advisories
CMMC downloadable guides to help SMBs understand and prepare for CMMC requirements through RP-led insights, checklists, and templates. Each guide is designed to be actionable, client-ready, and aligned with real-world defense contracting scenarios.
- Guide: Which Level of Certification does my company require?
EmTech CyberShield™ checklists simplify complex compliance tasks into clear, actionable steps tailored for SMBs navigating CMMC readiness. Each checklist is client-friendly and designed to support scoping, documentation, and audit preparation with confidence.
- Checklist: CMMC Readiness Checklist for SMBs
EmTech CyberShield™ advisories alert clients to major updates or disruptions that could impact their CMMC readiness, such as policy changes, technical failures, or audit-related risks. Each advisory is clear, actionable, and designed to help SMBs respond quickly and maintain compliance confidence.
- Advisory: NOV 10, 2025 - CMMC Phase 1 Begins
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure that contractors and subcontractors protect sensitive government data — especially Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
CMMC defines five levels of cybersecurity maturity, ranging from basic cyber hygiene to advanced threat response. Each level builds on the previous, aligning with specific practices and processes that organizations must implement to handle federal contract work.
At its core, CMMC is about accountability, resilience, and readiness — ensuring that every organization in the defense supply chain can safeguard critical information against evolving threats.
If your business handles federal contracts, CMMC isn’t optional — it’s essential.
🛡 Contract Eligibility: Without certification, you may be excluded from bidding on DoD contracts.
🔍 Audit Readiness: CMMC ensures your cybersecurity practices are documented, tested, and ready for third-party assessment.
🚨 Risk Reduction: By aligning with CMMC, you reduce the risk of data breaches, ransomware, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
🤝 Client Trust: Certification signals to partners and clients that your organization takes cybersecurity seriously.
With EmTech CyberShield™, you’re not just checking boxes — you’re building a secure, compliant foundation led by a Certified CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP).
FCI stands for Federal Contract Information. It refers to information provided by or generated for the U.S. government under a contract that is not intended for public release. More Detail
CUI stands for Controlled Unclassified Information. It refers to sensitive federal data that isn’t classified but still requires safeguarding under laws, regulations, or government-wide policies. More Detail