As a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), 1 Plante Moran Cybersecurity Certifications provides independent CMMC assessment services aligned with DoD requirements. Our role is to perform objective, third-party evaluations that support formal certification decisions — with a clear emphasis on independence, consistency, and audit discipline.

CMMC isn’t a one-time event. It’s a multiyear compliance journey that continues well beyond initial certification, as organizations must maintain and demonstrate cybersecurity maturity over time. We support this life cycle by conducting independent assessments tied to required milestones, including initial certification assessments, annual self-assessments, and recertification assessments every three years.

Our professionals bring experience across compliance auditing and real-world IT environments, allowing us to apply practical context to complex technical controls while maintaining strict independence. The result is a transparent experience that reduces uncertainty, supports defensible outcomes, and gives stakeholders confidence in demonstrated CMMC compliance.