Preparing for CMMC Level 2 can feel overwhelming—between six-figure cost estimates, 110 controls, and long C3PAO lead-times, it’s hard to know where to start. In this article, industry experts break down real-world costs, timelines, and practical steps to get ready, with REI Systems’ Senior Director Narpender Bawa sharing how smart scoping and isolating CUI into a secure enclave helped REI reduce both effort and assessment costs. Whether you’re a small business or a large integrator, you’ll find actionable guidance to turn CMMC from a looming requirement into a strategic advantage.

“One of the most critical elements of preparing for a level 2 assessment is scoping. It establishes the boundaries of the assessment, what’s in-scope (systems handling CUI) and what’s out-of-scope (systems that do not)…. ”

Narpender Bawa
Senior Director, REI Systems

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