CMMC Readiness Assessment.
For over 30 years, Monarch ISC’s experts have conducted audits and assessments for financial institutions and healthcare organizations. We now bring this same expertise and cybersecurity mastery to the defense industry, helping contractors navigate the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process with confidence.
Monarch ISC's Security Catapult® is a CMMC self-assessment tool built to prepare you for a CMMC assessment.
Security Catapult® has been built 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.
Security Catapult® Accelerates Your CMMC Preparedness.

Monarch ISC's Security Catapult: Simplifying the Path to Certification.
- 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.
Client Detailed Readiness Assessment:
A hallmark of Monarch ISC's client relationships is our ability to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
- 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.

Accelerate Your Preparedness with Security Catapult®.
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: Identify gaps in your compliance with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
- Translate Technical Details: Understand the requirements in plain English, avoiding the jargon that complicates implementation.
- Calculate Your SPRS Score: Instantly see your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score.
- Track and Prioritize Tasks: Stay organized with a clear roadmap to address remediation steps efficiently.
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 mandatory process certifies that DoD contractors and subcontractors meet the necessary cybersecurity standards to be eligible for government contracts.
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.
Why Choose a Monarch ISC's Readiness Assessment?
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.
Why Partner with Monarch ISC on your Readiness Assessment?
We strongly advocate conducting a readiness assessment before your formal certification assessment. To emphasize its importance, Monarch offers a discount on your certification assessment costs when you complete a readiness assessment with us. This proactive step not only saves time and money but also significantly improves your chances of achieving certification. A CMMC Assessment is essential for any business desiring to work with the DoD.
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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.
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.