Expert Support for Your CMMC Readiness Assessment
For over 30 years, Monarch ISC has guided organizations through complex security and compliance challenges. Our experts know the DoD landscape inside and out, and we’re here to make the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process clearer and far less intimidating. With proven expertise and a hands-on approach, we give defense contractors the clarity and confidence to move forward with momentum.
Security Catapult®: Your CMMC Self-Assessment Tool
Monarch ISC’s Security Catapult® is a CMMC self-assessment tool built to prepare you for a CMMC readiness assessment.
Developed by Lead CMMC Assessors precisely for Department of Defense contractors and Managed Security Service Providers, we’ve transformed reaching your CMMC goals into a logical and collaborative step-by-step process. Whether you’re at CMMC Level 1 or 2, and regardless of the size of your organization, Security Catapult takes the mystery and complexity out of preparing for your audit.
Simplify Your CMMC Preparedness and Path to Certification
Monarch leverages its proprietary web application, Security Catapult®, to simplify and streamline your readiness assessment. This powerful tool is designed to:
- Guide you through assessment questions and help you understand your organization’s gaps against NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements.
- Explain technical information in plain English. We don’t mimic practice objectives – we have translated them so you understand what is needed.
- Immediately show your SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) score.
- Track all required tasks and prioritize your remediation steps.
Monarch ISC’s CMMC Readiness Programs
The cornerstone of Monarch ISC's client relationships is our ability to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies. We’ll help your organization:
- Gain a precise understanding of what’s required to meet CMMC objectives.
- Be well-prepared to respond to assessor queries and ensure your documentation is complete and accurate.
- Develop a clear path to certification, eliminating uncertainty and ensuring your team is ready.
Other Services
Monarch ISC is a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) supporting organizations across regulated industries with expert guidance for CMMC compliance. Whether you are preparing for assessment or need help identifying gaps, our team delivers practical, audit-ready support tailored to your environment.
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Certification Assessment vs. Readiness Assessment
What is a Certification Assessment?
A Certification Assessment is the official CMMC evaluation conducted by a Cyber AB-authorized assessor organization, such as Monarch. This step proves your cybersecurity program meets DoD standards, opening the door for new government contract opportunities and keeping your business mission-ready.
What is a Readiness Assessment?
A CMMC Readiness Assessment, sometimes called a Gap Assessment, is a preparatory evaluation to determine your organization’s preparedness for the formal certification assessment. This crucial first step ensures that your team is ready to meet the required standards, minimizing delays and surprises during the certification process.
Test the Waters with a CMMC Level 2 Mock Assessment
Getting ready for your CMMC certification doesn’t have to feel like stepping into the unknown. Our CMMC Level 2 Mock Assessment gives your team an accurate snapshot of where you stand before the official audit. Think of it as a dress rehearsal: a chance to walk through the process, see what works, and understand where you may need to make improvements.
Our assessors follow the same structure used in a real evaluation, examining documentation, interviewing key team members, and reviewing evidence of control implementation. You’ll receive a detailed report showing which practices are “Met” or “Not Met,” so you know exactly what to expect when it’s time for the real thing. Talk to our experts about this helpful exercise.
Why Choose a Monarch ISC's Readiness Assessment?
Preparing for CMMC can feel overwhelming, but the right partner makes all the difference. Monarch ISC combines deep assessment expertise with practical guidance to ensure your CMMC readiness assessment delivers clear, actionable results.
With Monarch ISC, it’s all in the details:
- Accurate Benchmarking: Evaluate how your current cybersecurity program aligns with CMMC requirements at a reasonable cost.
- Identify Weaknesses: Uncover gaps in your systems and address them before the formal certification assessment.
- Tailored Adjustments: Align your security measures with the requirements of your anticipated DoD contracts.
- Shared Understanding: Ensure your team and assessors are aligned, fostering a smoother certification process.
- Educational Value: Q&A sessions with lead assessors help your team fully understand the scope of the certification assessment and the steps needed to achieve compliance.
A PARTNER FOR CMMC READINESS SUCCESS
Our CMMC certification team has years of experience working with prime contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Our partnership approach means we help you develop the most efficient and cost-effective path to certification success.
We encourage organizations to complete a readiness assessment before your formal certification. Having a well-prepared team helps reduce stress, improves efficiency and maximizes resources.
We’re here to help you throughout the entire process. Reach out to today and see how we can be of service.
Roadmap to Certification
As your chosen C3PAO, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our process is careful, thorough, and professional. Our collaborative approach includes clear communication, timely scheduling, and a well-orchestrated assessment of your CMMC environment concluding with your 3-year CMMC Certificate. Review our CMMC resources and then contact our team to begin the CMMC readiness assessment process.
Readiness Assessment
Monarch leverages our proprietary web application, Security Catapult®, to assess your organization’s compliance with the 110 practices detailed in NIST Special Publication 800-171, and identify any gaps in your current CMMC program. These same 110 practices entirely comprise CMMC Level 2 requirements for Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC) that manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). By using Security Catapult, we streamline and accelerate the path to certification.
Plan of Action and Milestones (PoAM)
Using the intuitive features of Monarch ISC's Security Catapult® during your Readiness Assessment, you effortlessly create a tailored plan detailing required tasks, necessary resources, milestones, and completion dates that form your unique PoAM. Security Catapult® links each PoAM item directly to its CMMC requirement. This tactical roadmap ensures your organization stays on track to meet compliance and strengthen cybersecurity. The Security Catapult® ensures your organization does not waste resources on certification assessments without being fully prepared.
Get Certified!
Once your organization has corrected any deficiencies noted during your Readiness Assessment, it’s time to schedule your Certification Assessment. Our experienced team guides you through the careful process of achieving CMMC Certification. We schedule on-site visits as required and participate remotely whenever possible. Our goal is to minimize the stress on your staff, be as expedient as possible, and use online tools to conduct the highest quality CMMC Assessment.
