The Cyber AB
The official accreditation body for the CMMC ecosystem, responsible for authorizing C3PAOs, certifying assessors, and overseeing the assessment process.
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CMMC
A DoD framework requiring defense contractors to meet specific cybersecurity standards before handling federal contract information.
C3PAO
An organization authorized by the CMMC Accreditation Body (the Cyber AB) to conduct CMMC Level 2 assessments of defense contractors. Third-party assessment as a condition of award was suspended on July 13, 2026 pending review, so a C3PAO assessment is not currently required to be eligible for a contract.
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