Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) self assessment tool
Assess your CMMC readiness and identify your priority compliance gaps
Is your organisation ready for CMMC certification?
The defence supply chain is under increasing scrutiny, where cyber security maturity now carries as much weight in contract decisions as technical capability and cost. As CMMC requirements are enforced across the U.S. Department of Defense ecosystem, gaps in NIST SP 800-171 implementation, CUI protection or governance oversight translate directly into commercial risk – from lost contract eligibility and delayed awards to regulatory exposure and reputational damage.
To help organisations understand their position, LRQA has developed the CMMC self-assessment tool, designed by our cyber security, defence assurance and compliance specialists. It provides a practical first step to evaluate current controls, identify priority gaps and build a structured roadmap toward sustainable CMMC certification readiness.
Understand your current CMMC readiness, instantly.
Our intuitive digital assessment delivers a clear snapshot of your organisation’s maturity across six CMMC-aligned areas:
- Engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense
- NIST SP 800-171 compliance and CUI/FCI handling
- Alignment with national and government cyber security frameworks
- Technical environment and control readiness
- Risk assessment and validation practices
- People, governance and leadership oversight
Upon completion, you will receive a personalised report outlining strengths, gaps and prioritised recommendations.
Turn readiness insights into certification confidence
Whether you are at an early stage of CMMC preparation or refining an established cyber security programme, this tool provides clarity on where you stand and what to do next.
Your personalised report will help you:
- Understand your current readiness across the full CMMC lifecycle, from DoD engagement and information protection to governance and risk validation
- Receive an overall readiness score out of 100, reflecting consistency across all six assessment areas
- View section-by-section results with clear readiness banding: Early stage, Implementing, or Implemented and institutionalised
- Identify where compliance risk is highest and where leadership attention should be prioritised
- Access tailored recommendations aligned to your specific maturity level
- Define practical next steps to accelerate certification and reduce assessment risk
Why choose LRQA?
Cyber risk does not stand still, and neither do regulatory expectations. LRQA supports organisations across defence, aerospace and regulated industries in building secure, compliant and resilient operations.
- Our cyber security and CMMC expertise includes:
- Deep knowledge of CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements
- Advisory-led gap analysis and readiness assessments
- Independent assurance and audit expertise across global regulatory frameworks
- Integrated cyber security services, from penetration testing and risk assessment to managed detection and response
- Experience supporting complex supply chains and defence contractors worldwide
The CMMC Readiness Scorecard is your entry point to LRQA’s broader cyber security and assurance services, including advisory, technical validation, governance design, training and independent certification support.
Gain clarity. Prioritise action. Build confidence in your certification journey.
Our CMMC Services
LRQA helps organisations meet CMMC requirements, protect sensitive data and improve cyber maturity through structured gap analysis and targeted support.
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