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CMMC Level 2 — Advanced
CMMC Level 2 represents advanced cybersecurity practices required for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This is the most common CMMC requirement for DoD subcontractors. Level 2 aligns to the 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171, and for contracts involving prioritized acquisitions it requires a triennial third-party C3PAO assessment. Tyndora automates implementation, evidence collection, and assessment preparation.
Level 2 — Advanced Practices
110 NIST SP 800-171 practices across 14 control families. Required maturity for organizations with specialized IT security resources handling sensitive government information.
Level 2 Scope
- Data Scope: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Practice Count: 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices
- Assessment: Triennial C3PAO third-party assessment (prioritized acquisitions)
- Applicability: Most DoD subcontractors and larger organizations
Who Needs Level 2?
Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information for DoD contracts and government agencies.
- ✓ DoD subcontractors (most common)
- ✓ Federal contractors handling CUI
- ✓ Organizations with IT security teams
- ✓ Supply chain participants in defense sector
- ✓ Most organizations with government contracts
NIST 800-171 Control Families
The 14 families that make up the 110 Level 2 requirements. Select any family to see its controls and what each one requires.
Requirements shown are a faithful plain-language working summary of NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 — not the full verbatim control text. Refer to the official NIST publication for authoritative wording.
C3PAO Assessment Process
Mandatory third-party evaluation for Level 2 certification
Readiness Phase
Document controls, close gaps, prepare evidence (1-3 months)
C3PAO Engagement
Select assessor, contract, define assessment scope
Assessment Execution
On-site review, interviews, testing (2-5 days)
Certification Award
Final report, certificate, 3-year validity
Level 2 Timeline & Effort
Illustrative planning ranges only — actual effort and cost vary by scope and are not a quote.
Small Organization (50-100 people)
- ✓ Total timeline: 4-6 months
- ✓ Resource investment: 1-2 FTE
- ✓ Typical cost: $50K-$100K
- ✓ Assessment cost: $30K-$50K
Mid-Size Organization (100-500 people)
- ✓ Total timeline: 6-12 months
- ✓ Resource investment: 2-3 FTE
- ✓ Typical cost: $100K-$250K
- ✓ Assessment cost: $50K-$100K
Level Progression
Next steps after achieving Level 2
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