CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Enforcement begins FY 2026 per DoD memo (Sept 2025 update)

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Recent DoD data shows < 10% fully ready for CMMC Level 2 compliance. MLNavigator's air-gapped solution ensures you meet all 110 NIST controls.

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The CMMC Crisis in Numbers

110

NIST Controls

Required for CMMC Level 2

<10%

DoD Suppliers Ready

Recent DoD data (2025)

FY 2026

Enforcement Begins

DoD memo (Sept 2025)

Supporting Evidence

CMMC Level 2‑aligned architecture consists of 110 controls defined in NIST SP 800-171
Source: 48 C.F.R. § 252.204-7021, 32 C.F.R. Part 170, NIST SP 800-171 Rev.2
View DFARS 252.204-7021 source →Read NIST 800-171 controls summary →
Recent studies show only 4% of defense contractors are fully prepared for CMMC certification
Source: Merrill Research/CyberSheath Study (2024)View DoD CMMC Program Office →
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Enforcement planned for late 2025 per Federal Register rulemaking
Source: Federal Register DFARS Case 2019-D041 (Sept 2025)
View Federal Register CMMC Rule →View Secureframe CMMC Timeline →

110

Controls

Ready

FY 2026

Enforcement

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CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Readiness

CMMC Level 2 requires compliance with 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171. CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Enforcement begins FY 2026 per DoD memo (Sept 2025 update).

Mapping is guidance; not a substitute for assessment. Not an official assessment; estimates based on NIST 800-171 control coverage.

MLNavigator's CMMC Level 2 Mapping

NIST 800-171 Domain	MLNavigator Feature	What the assessor looks for
Access Control	MFA, role-based permissions	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records
Audit and Accountability	Immutable logs, exportable audit trails	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records
System & Information Integrity	Offline LoRA validation, signed firmware	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records
Configuration Management	Version-pinned updates, controlled patches	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records
Identification and Authentication	Device-locked access, MFA	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records
Media Protection	No internet access, full local control	Policy documentation Evidence of implementation Periodic review records

Why CMMC Level 2 matters: Without Level 2 certification, defense contractors will be barred from DoD contracts starting FY 2026. Recent DoD data shows < 10% of defense suppliers currently meet these requirements.

Source: DoD's Final Rule and NIST SP 800-171

Check Readiness

CMMC Readiness Calculator

Answer these questions to assess your organization's readiness for CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification.

Disclaimer: Not an official assessment; estimates based on NIST 800-171 control coverage.

Progress Tracking

of 10 answered

Overall Completion0%

Access Control

Do you track access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?

NoYes

Do you limit system access to authorized users?

NoYes

Audit and Accountability

Do you create and retain system audit records?

NoYes

System and Information Integrity

Configuration Management

Have you implemented configuration management policies?

NoYes

Do you establish baseline configurations?

NoYes

Identification and Authentication

Do you use multifactor authentication?

NoYes

Media Protection

Is media protection handled with offline storage?

NoYes

Do you sanitize media containing CUI before disposal?

NoYes

Personnel Security

Physical Protection

Recovery

Risk Management

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Supporting Evidence

CMMC Level 2‑aligned architecture consists of 110 controls defined in NIST SP 800-171

Source: 48 C.F.R. § 252.204-7021, 32 C.F.R. Part 170, NIST SP 800-171 Rev.2

View DFARS 252.204-7021 source →Read NIST 800-171 controls summary →

Recent studies show only 4% of defense contractors are fully prepared for CMMC certification

Source: Merrill Research/CyberSheath Study (2024)View DoD CMMC Program Office →

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Enforcement planned for late 2025 per Federal Register rulemaking

Source: Federal Register DFARS Case 2019-D041 (Sept 2025)

View Federal Register CMMC Rule →View Secureframe CMMC Timeline →

NIST 800-171 Domain

MLNavigator Feature

What the assessor looks for

Access Control

MFA, role-based permissions

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

Audit and Accountability

Immutable logs, exportable audit trails

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

System & Information Integrity

Offline LoRA validation, signed firmware

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

Configuration Management

Version-pinned updates, controlled patches

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

Identification and Authentication

Device-locked access, MFA

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

Media Protection

No internet access, full local control

Policy documentation
Evidence of implementation
Periodic review records

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