Insight Assurance is now officially authorized to conduct CMMC assessments. Here is what it means for defense contractors and why it matters more than ever. 

When it comes to cybersecurity compliance, some milestones mark a meaningful shift—not just for our firm, but for the companies we support. This is one of them. 

We are excited to share that Insight Assurance is now an Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO). That means we have been formally approved by the CMMC Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) to conduct official CMMC assessments for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). 

This is not just a new badge; it is a deeper responsibility. It represents our ability to guide defense contractors all the way through the CMMC journey, with the same clarity and confidence our clients have come to expect. 

Why It Matters 

The CMMC 2.0 framework is now a core part of doing business with the U.S. Department of Defense. For contractors storing or transmitting CUI, a formal assessment by a C3PAO is the only path to certification at Level 2. 

Until now, many of our clients have relied on us for readiness support, helping them identify and close control gaps. With this new designation, we can also conduct the official audit that confirms compliance. 

If you are already under DFARS 252.204-7012, or if your prime contractors are asking for your CMMC status, this change affects you directly. 

What We Bring to the Table 

With our multi-framework experience across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and HITRUST, we’ve long helped clients balance security and business agility. That experience now carries into our work as a C3PAO. 

But what makes us different? 

  • Independence & Clarity: As required by the Cyber AB, our assessment work is completely separate from readiness support to ensure objectivity. 
  • Right-sized Guidance: Whether you are a small subcontractor or a mid-size prime, we scale our approach to fit your reality, not just the regulation. 
  • Full-Time, In-House Team: Unlike many C3PAOs that rely on contractors or pooled resources to meet minimum staffing requirements, our CMMC assessments are conducted exclusively by full-time Insight Assurance professionals. Our team is deeply embedded in our culture, trained to our standards, and available when clients need them, not when a third-party schedule allows. 
  • Multi-Framework Insight with True Assessor Expertise: Many organizations aren’t just pursuing CMMC; they’re managing a combination of standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and HITRUST. Our InsightONE approach helps organizations streamline these frameworks into a coordinated compliance strategy. 

What Happens Next 

If your business is preparing for CMMC, you now have access to an experienced, trusted partner. Whether you need help conducting your self-assessment, require a third-party validation of your SPRS score, are looking for a mock assessment, or need to lock in a certification assessment date, we are here to help throughout your CMMC journey.  

Curious about the official announcement? Check out the press release. 

Want to learn how CMMC fits into your broader compliance strategy? Explore our compliance services. 

Ready to start? Let’s talk.