CMMC Compliance Without the Chaos
Achieve CMMC certification 90% faster with AI-powered automation—and keep DoD contracts flowing.
The CMMC Imperative
CMMC is no longer optional. Defense contractors at every tier need certification to compete for DoD contracts. But the compliance burden is crushing small to mid-size contractors who lack dedicated security teams.
The challenges:
- Complex requirements across 110 practices - CMMC Level 2
- Extensive documentation (SSPs, policies, procedures, evidence)
- Limited availability of C3PAOs for assessments
- Ongoing compliance maintenance post-certification
- Supply chain pressure from prime contractors
Miss your CMMC deadline, lose DoD contracts. It's that simple.
Three Paths to CMMC Compliance
3-Year Documentation Cost Comparison
| DIY + Artemis™ Platform | DIY + Consultants | MSP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial SSP | $5K 24hr draft, 1–3wk review | $75K–$150K 6 months of consulting | Included in setup MSP uses templates |
| Revisions During Remediation | Unlimited Included | $15K–$40K 3–5 changes × $5K–$10K each | Included in monthly fee MSP updates |
| Annual Updates (Yr 2–3) | Unlimited Included | $30K–$60K $15K–$30K/year | Included in monthly fee Ongoing |
| Re-certification (Yr 3) | Unlimited Click regenerate | $30K–$50K Rewrite entire SSP | Included in monthly fee MSP handles |
| 3-Year Documentation Cost | $15K Plus remediation & tools | $150K–$300K Plus remediation & tools | $252K–$360K $7K–$10K/mo × 36 months |
| Best For | 10–1,000+ users Own your infrastructure | Complex orgs Unlimited budget | <25 users Urgent timeline, weak IT |
MSP and the Artemis Platform cost about the same over 3 years — but with the Artemis Platform you own your infrastructure and build internal capability instead of renting compliance forever.
How the Artemis Platform Solves CMMC Complexity
Gap List Generation
The Artemis Platform automatically maps your current security posture against CMMC Level 1, 2, or 3 requirements and identifies exactly what's missing via automated control mapping.
Intelligent Remediation
No more guessing what "implement access controls" actually means. The Artemis Platform provides specific, technical guidance for your environment.
Complete Documentation Suite
Generate your System Security Plan, gap list, and policies & procedures automatically in a day. No more month-long documentation marathons.
Continuous Compliance
CMMC isn't one-and-done. The Artemis Platform monitors your controls continuously as you continue to enhance your infrastructure. Generate updated documentation to reflect this on demand.
CMMC Pathway to Certification
Total Target Timeline: 30 Days to Assessment Ready + 2–3 Months to Certification
Artemis Platform Integration & Gap Analysis
Platform Connection & System Ingestion
What You Do
- Connect the SunStone Artemis Platform to the OSC's IT environment and compliance platforms
- Define CUI scope and CMMC assessment boundary
What the Artemis Platform Does
- Ingest configuration data, existing documentation, and compliance evidence
- Build Digital Twin representation of system from CMMC compliance perspective
Deliverables
- Comprehensive gap analysis report mapped to all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 security requirements and 320 assessment objectives
- Actionable engineering tickets uploaded to OSC's ticketing system
- SPRS score estimate based on current implementation posture
Optional Expert Services
- • CISO-level guidance on scoping CUI boundaries and assessment preparation
Remediation
Remediation
What You Do
- IT team or consultants address gaps identified in Phase 1
- Progressive ticket completion and validation
What the Artemis Platform Does
- Real-time Digital Twin updates reflecting remediation progress
- Continuous SPRS score tracking as controls are implemented
Deliverables
- Interim SSPs and tickets generated as needed
- Running SPRS score updates to track progress toward ≥88 threshold (minimum score required to carry a POA&M into Conditional certification)
Optional Expert Services
- • Weekly standup calls with SunStone compliance experts
- • Breakout sessions as needed with SunStone to support OSC sprints
On-Demand Documentation Generation
Auto-Generation of Certification Package
What You Do
- Request the final certification package from the Artemis Platform
What the Artemis Platform Does
- Generate complete documentation package ready for C3PAO assessment
Deliverables
- System Security Plan (SSP) aligned to NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
- All required CMMC Level 2 documentation and supporting artifacts (110 practices / 320 assessment objectives)
- C3PAO assessment workbook pre-populated
- POA&M for any remaining gaps (POA&Ms only permitted for non-critical controls where SPRS score ≥ 88)
C3PAO Assessment
Third-Party Certification Assessment
What You Do
- Engage an accredited C3PAO for formal Level 2 certification assessment
- Review assessment findings and SAR when generated by C3PAO
What the Artemis Platform Does
- Surfaces evidence for C3PAO review
- POA&M generation and tracking for any gaps identified
C3PAO
- Generates assessment plan
- Conducts document review, staff interviews, artifact review, and technical testing against all 320 assessment objectives
- Generates Security Assessment Report (SAR)
- Enters results into CMMC eMASS (which automatically populates SPRS)
Deliverables
- Final SSP and POA&M generated by the Artemis Platform (optional SAR support via the Artemis Platform)
Certification Issuance & SPRS Submission
Certificate of CMMC Status & DoD Reporting
What You Do
- Review Conditional or Final Level 2 certificate issued by C3PAO
- If Conditional status: remediate all POA&M items within 180-day window and complete POA&M closeout assessment
- Submit initial affirmation of compliance in SPRS and maintain annual affirmations
What the Artemis Platform Does
- POA&M closeout tracking and updated documentation for Conditional-to-Final transition (if applicable)
C3PAO
- Issues Certificate of CMMC Status (Conditional Level 2 or Final Level 2)
- Submits assessment results to CMMC eMASS, which automatically transmits to SPRS
Deliverables
- Certificate of CMMC Status (Conditional or Final Level 2) issued by C3PAO
- SPRS score updated by eMASS transmission
- OSC eligible for applicable DoD contract award
Continuous Compliance & Triennial Recertification
Automated Compliance Maintenance
What You Do
- Submit annual affirmation of continued compliance in SPRS between triennial C3PAO assessments
- Conduct annual self-assessment to validate continued compliance posture
- Initiate C3PAO recertification before 3-year certificate expiration
- As low as 1/3 FTE manages ongoing compliance vs. 3+ FTE with traditional model
What the Artemis Platform Does
- Continuous security posture validation against NIST SP 800-171 requirements
- Change management tracking to maintain assessment boundary integrity
Deliverables
- Annual self-assessment documentation auto-generated by the Artemis Platform
- POA&M updated and auto-generated by the Artemis Platform
- Ongoing evidence collection to support triennial C3PAO recertification
Optional Expert Services
- • Annual compliance reviews managed by SunStone
- • C3PAO recertification preparation support
CMMC Levels Supported
Foundational
17 Practices
Focuses on "Basic Cyber Hygiene" and is designed to protect FCI (Federal Contract Information).
The 17 practices are direct requirements from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-21.
These are basic practices such as using antivirus software, changing default passwords, and limiting physical access to systems.
Note: If you are a federal contractor, you likely already have a clause in your contract requiring these.
Advanced
110 Practices
Focuses on "Advanced Cyber Hygiene" and is designed to protect CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information).
The 110 practices map 1:1 with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 controls.
This level encompasses all 17 practices from Level 1, plus 93 additional practices.
It covers 14 domains (families), including Access Control, Incident Response, and Risk Assessment.
Expert
134 Practices
Focuses on "Expert Cyber Hygiene" and is reserved for the highest priority programs facing APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats).
The 134 practices include everything in Level 2 (110 NIST 800-171 Revision 2 controls) plus a selected subset of 24 practices based on NIST SP 800-172 controls.
These additional practices focus on "organization-wide" changes, such as establishing a security operations center (SOC) and conducting penetration testing.
For Defense Contractors
Accelerate Your Certification and Generate Your Gap List and SSP in One Day
- Initial gap assessment in a day, not weeks
- Clear remediation roadmap with prioritized actions
- Automated documentation generation
- Assessment preparation and readiness validation
- Post-certification continuous monitoring
For RPOs and C3PAOs
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