Compliance & Legal
Course · 11 lessons · 1h 1m
CMMC 2.0 Readiness: Baseline to Audit Evidence
Move from baseline readiness through gap detection, documentation, evidence, and POA&M planning.
By the end, you'll be able to
- AI Compliance Command Center for CMMC and NIST 800-171
- CMMC Dashboard Basics: Readiness, Journey, and Next Steps
- Controls Panel Basics: Start with AC-2 and Build Momentum
- CMMC Journey Page: Your Roadmap to Audit Ready
Curriculum
11 lessons- 01AI Compliance Command Center for CMMC and NIST 800-171This episode explores how an AI-powered Compliance Hub turns CMMC and NIST 800-171 into a guided workflow, from onboarding and gap analysis to a personalized compliance roadmap. It also breaks down plain-English controls, evidence tracking, document generation, and context-aware AI help for faster audit readiness.7 min
- 02CMMC Dashboard Basics: Readiness, Journey, and Next StepsLearn how to use the CMMC Dashboard to see overall readiness, spot weak domains, and focus on the next best control to tackle. The episode also walks through the five-stage journey, Today’s Focus, and AI-guided support for generating evidence and documents like the SSP.
- 03Controls Panel Basics: Start with AC-2 and Build MomentumThis episode breaks down the Controls Panel as the practical center of CMMC Level 2 compliance, showing how to map existing security practices to NIST SP 800-171 controls and identify real gaps. It also walks through a simple first step: use the Access Control domain, document AC-2 honestly, and let one saved control turn compliance into manageable progress.7 min
- 04CMMC Journey Page: Your Roadmap to Audit ReadyLearn how the My Journey page breaks CMMC Level 2 into manageable stages, from Foundation and Discovery through Build, Prove, and Audit Ready. The episode also explains how to use domain progress, update control status, and add notes to keep your compliance work clear and actionable.7 min
- 05CMMC Onboarding: Build Your Compliance Baseline FastLearn how the four-step onboarding wizard captures your company, scope, government work, and industry details to tailor the compliance experience to your environment. Then see how it maps your CUI setup, current controls, and timeline against 110 NIST 800-171 requirements to deliver an instant readiness baseline.7 min
- 06Build Your Compliance Docs Without the Blank-Page PanicLearn why the Documents page is the starting point for turning real compliance data into draft policies and a System Security Plan. The episode also walks through the best workflow for generating, reviewing, approving, and exporting documents without losing accuracy.2 min
- 07Find CMMC Gaps Faster with the Document ScannerLearn how a document scanner can turn scattered policies, handbooks, and records into a clear view of what already supports CMMC and NIST 800-171. The episode explains how AI highlights coverage, partial matches, and gaps so teams can stop guessing and focus on what needs attention.3 min
- 08Evidence Locker Basics: Turning Compliance Proof Into Audit ReadinessThis episode explains how the Evidence Locker helps you store, tag, and organize real proof of security controls so you can answer auditor requests with confidence. It also covers how to use notes, track coverage gaps, and keep evidence current instead of scrambling before an assessment.8 min
- 09POA&M Explained: Turn Compliance Gaps into a Clear Action PlanLearn why a POA&M is less of a red flag and more of a practical roadmap for managing CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 gaps with clarity and accountability.This episode breaks down what makes a strong POA&M item, how statuses work in the tracker, and how AI-driven tools help teams assign, prioritize, and close remediation tasks.7 min
- 10Health Report: The CMMC Readiness MRILearn why the Health Report is the most important view for spotting real CMMC readiness across all 14 domains, beyond the summary numbers on the dashboard. The episode breaks down the radar chart, health score, and AI analysis that help leaders see gaps, understand risk, and choose the next best action.7 min
- 11CMMC Sample Documents: Start with Industry-Specific TemplatesExplore how a Sample Document Library can turn blank-page frustration into action with 35 CMMC-compliant examples tailored to five defense industries. Learn the seven essential audit documents, plus how to preview and adapt templates into policies your team can actually use.5 min
Your instructor
CMMC Compliance Partner
What is cmmcDIRECTED?
cmmcDIRECTED is an AI-driven CMMC 2.0 compliance platform for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) manufacturers seeking Level 1 and Level 2 certification. It replaces expensive consultants and generic compliance portals with an intelligent, guided experience that walks companies through every step of CMMC compliance.
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