CyberSheath and ControlCase Team Up to Ease CMMC Assessment Bottleneck
Event summary
- 118,000 defense contractors need CMMC Level 2 certification, but only 88 C3PAOs are available to assess them.
- CyberSheath and ControlCase have partnered to address the assessment shortage and scoping challenges.
- A joint webinar on January 28, 2026, will focus on CMMC scoping pitfalls and preparation strategies.
The big picture
The partnership between CyberSheath and ControlCase comes as defense contractors face a critical shortage of authorized assessors for CMMC Level 2 certification. With compliance deadlines approaching, the collaboration aims to address both the technical complexity and logistical challenges of achieving certification. The move reflects broader industry efforts to streamline regulatory compliance in response to heightened cybersecurity requirements.
What we're watching
- Assessment Capacity
- How quickly the CyberSheath-ControlCase partnership can expand assessment capacity amid growing demand.
- Compliance Efficiency
- Whether the joint webinar and guidance can reduce scoping errors and streamline certification processes for contractors.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- The pace at which additional C3PAOs are accredited to alleviate the current bottleneck.
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