ClearPath Guide: Preparing for CMMC 2.0 Compliance

What is CMMC and Why It Matters

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across its supply chain. It’s designed to ensure that contractors and subcontractors protect sensitive information such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).

While the CMMC framework has been in development for years, enforcement officially begins in 2025 with full rollout by October 2026. Any contractor doing business with the DoD will need to meet the CMMC requirements for their respective level. For most organizations handling CUI, that means achieving CMMC Level 2, which maps closely to the NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity framework.

⚠️ Timeline:

November 2025: CMMC clauses begin appearing in DoD contracts.

October 1, 2026: Full enforcement deadline — organizations must demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for DoD contracts.

Failing to meet these requirements could mean being excluded from future DoD contracts — which makes compliance not just a security goal, but a business necessity.

ClearPath’s Role in Helping You Achieve Compliance

At ClearPath, we align our managed IT and security services directly with CMMC control families. That means our solutions don’t just improve your cybersecurity posture — they also help you generate the audit-ready evidence required for certification.

Here’s how our services map directly to the 14 CMMC 2.0 domains:

1. Access Control (AC)

• Check Point Firewalls & Managed Perimeter → Network segmentation, rule enforcement, role-based access.

• Check Point Harmony Remote Access + Duo MFA → Enforces multi-factor authentication (AC.L2-3.1.12).

• Keeper Security (Password Vault) → Secure credential storage and access tracking.

• Auvik + LAN Switching → VLAN isolation, ACLs, and enforcement of least privilege.

2. Awareness & Training (AT)

• ClearPath Training Modules → Security awareness training for engineers and end users.

3. Audit & Accountability (AU)

• Firewall, Harmony, Auvik Logging → Centralized logging of authentication, network access, and config changes.

• NSoT Audit Trails → Asset and IP documentation with historical audit logging.

• RMM Monitoring & Reporting → Endpoint/system audit logs for evidence packages.

• SentinelOne EDR Logs → Endpoint-level forensic detail for audits and investigations.

4. Configuration Management (CM)

• NSoT → Maintains asset baselines, change history, and version tracking.

• Auvik Config Backup/Recovery → Automatic device configuration versioning with rollback.

• Virtualization & LAN Switching Expertise → Hardened templates, VLAN enforcement.

5. Identification & Authentication (IA)

• Duo MFA → Strong MFA across remote, server, and workstation logins.

• Keeper Security → Strong password enforcement + identity tracking.

• Harmony Remote Access → User/device authentication with posture checks.

6. Incident Response (IR)

• ClearPath Emergency Services → Rapid triage and remediation.

• RMM Monitoring + Auvik Alerts → Anomaly detection and automated response.

• SentinelOne EDR → Automated detection, isolation, rollback, and forensic data.

7. Maintenance (MA)

• Operational Care & Support → Patch management, hardware/software updates.

• Virtualization & Switching Expertise → Vendor best practice alignment for ongoing maintenance.

8. Media Protection (MP)

• Keeper Security → Credential protection for encrypted media.

• DefensX Web Security → Prevents unsafe file transfers and data leakage.

• Backup (Cove, Veeam) → Secure, encrypted backup and recovery.

9. Personnel Security (PS)

• Policy & Documentation Support → Onboarding/offboarding controls, MFA enforcement.

10. Physical Protection (PE)

• Wireless Surveys & Secure Wi-Fi → Prevents rogue wireless access.

• Check Point Firewalls (Geo/Zone Segmentation) → Enforces logical/physical access restrictions.

11. Risk Assessment (RA)

• Vulnerability Scanning & Pen Testing → Identifies system vulnerabilities and gaps.

• Auvik Monitoring → Real-time detection of risk indicators.

• SentinelOne EDR → Advanced endpoint threat detection and reporting.

12. Security Assessment (CA)

• Operational Care Hours → Internal self-assessments and gap remediation.

• Compliance Reporting (RMM, Auvik, NSoT, SentinelOne) → Evidence generation for audits.

13. System & Communications Protection (SC)

• Check Point Firewalls + Harmony Remote Access → Encrypted tunnels, intrusion prevention.

• DefensX Web Security → Protects against phishing, malicious sites, and unsafe downloads.

• Auvik + LAN Switching → Protects integrity of data in transit.

14. System & Information Integrity (SI)

• SentinelOne EDR → Detects, prevents, and auto-remediates malware/ransomware.

• DefensX → Web/file/credential protection for integrity.

• Vulnerability Scanning → Detects missing patches and insecure configs.

• Backup/DR (Cove/Veeam) → Ensures information integrity and recoverability.

Why Work With ClearPath

ClearPath offers a holistic, managed approach that ties day-to-day IT operations directly into CMMC audit readiness. We don’t just sell tools — we integrate them into your environment, manage them continuously, and provide the evidence you’ll need when it’s time for your assessment.

By partnering with ClearPath, your organization can:

• Confidently meet CMMC 2.0 requirements

• Reduce the risk of security breaches

• Maintain eligibility for DoD contracts

• Avoid costly compliance pitfalls

✅ Next Step: Contact ClearPath to schedule a CMMC Readiness Review and see how your current environment stacks up against the 2026 deadline.