--- title: "CMMC Consultants: Compare Firms, Services & Locations" url: https://cmmc-compliance.org/ description: "Compare 50 CMMC consulting firms across 20 states. Review service specialties, company profiles, and assessment-preparation options for your next step." lang: en --- # Top CMMC Consultants in the United States Compare CMMC consultants by location, listed services, and compliance focus. Find a CMMC compliance consultant for readiness, documentation, remediation, or assessment preparation, then review the firm's profile and sources before you contact it. **50**firms ranked: https://cmmc-compliance.org/top-cmmc-consultants/ **20**states: https://cmmc-compliance.org/states/ **8**services: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/ ## Top-Rated CMMC Consulting Firms The first ten of 50 ranked firms. Hover a firm to preview it. 1. #1 MAD Security Huntsville, AL (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/mad-security/) CMMC gap analysis; SSP and POA&M support; assessment coaching; Virtual Compliance Manager; U.S.-based 24/7 SOC. Company reports CMMC Level 2 certification and SPRS 110. Services listed - CMMC Gap Assessments - Security Documentation - Managed Compliance Services - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market Huntsville / North Alabama View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/mad-security/) 2. #2 KNC Strategic Services Carlsbad, CA (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/knc-strategic-services/) CMMC consulting; gap assessment; policy development; remediation and mock assessment preparation. Services listed - CMMC Gap Assessments - Compliance Remediation - Security Documentation - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market San Diego View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/knc-strategic-services/) 3. #3 ATX Defense Austin, TX (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/atx-defense/) CMMC readiness; control and documentation implementation; managed compliance environments. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - Security Documentation - Managed Compliance Services Regional market Austin View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/atx-defense/) 4. #4 KLC Consulting Framingham, MA (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/klc-consulting/) CMMC consulting; gap assessment; compliance program development; remediation and mock assessments. Services listed - CMMC Gap Assessments - Compliance Remediation - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market Boston View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/klc-consulting/) 5. #5 Axiotrop Quincy, MA (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/axiotrop/) CMMC consulting and advisory; mock assessments and readiness evaluation. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market Boston View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/axiotrop/) 6. #6 CyberNINES Madison, WI (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/cybernines/) CMMC consulting; readiness journey planning; NIST SP 800-171 compliance support. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Regional market Madison / Southern Wisconsin View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/cybernines/) 7. #7 Digital Beachhead Colorado Springs, CO (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/digital-beachhead/) CMMC consulting; evidence collection guidance; readiness and third-party assessment support. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market Colorado Springs View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/digital-beachhead/) 8. #8 H2L Solutions Huntsville, AL (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/h2l-solutions/) CMMC and NIST gap analysis; compliance support; cybersecurity advisory and technical services. Services listed - NIST SP 800-171 Compliance - CMMC Gap Assessments Regional market Huntsville / North Alabama View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/h2l-solutions/) 9. #9 Hive Systems Defense Solutions Richmond, VA (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/hive-systems-defense-solutions/) CMMC readiness assessment; remediation planning; implementation support. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - Compliance Remediation Regional market Richmond / Central Virginia View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/hive-systems-defense-solutions/) 10. #10 Redspin Nashville, TN (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/redspin/) CMMC readiness and consulting; assessment preparation; managed cloud support. Services listed - CMMC Readiness Assessments - CMMC Assessment Preparation Regional market Nashville View Company Profile (https://cmmc-compliance.org/consultants/redspin/) View All 50 (https://cmmc-compliance.org/top-cmmc-consultants/) ## Find CMMC Consultants by State - Virginia 9: https://cmmc-compliance.org/virginia/ - Maryland 5: https://cmmc-compliance.org/maryland/ - Alabama 4: https://cmmc-compliance.org/alabama/ - California 4: https://cmmc-compliance.org/california/ - Colorado 4: https://cmmc-compliance.org/colorado/ - Florida 3: https://cmmc-compliance.org/florida/ - Massachusetts 3: https://cmmc-compliance.org/massachusetts/ - Texas 3: https://cmmc-compliance.org/texas/ - Georgia 2: https://cmmc-compliance.org/georgia/ - Pennsylvania 2: https://cmmc-compliance.org/pennsylvania/ - Tennessee 2: https://cmmc-compliance.org/tennessee/ - Indiana 1: https://cmmc-compliance.org/indiana/ - Michigan 1: https://cmmc-compliance.org/michigan/ - Minnesota 1: https://cmmc-compliance.org/minnesota/ ## Find Consultants by CMMC Service - CMMC Readiness Assessments 20: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-readiness-assessments/ - CMMC Level 2 Consulting 2: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-level-2-consulting/ - NIST SP 800-171 Compliance 8: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/nist-sp-800-171-compliance/ - CMMC Gap Assessments 9: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-gap-assessments/ - Compliance Remediation 9: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/compliance-remediation/ - Security Documentation 12: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/security-documentation/ - Managed Compliance Services 11: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/managed-compliance-services/ - CMMC Assessment Preparation 13: https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-assessment-preparation/ ## Find the right help for your next step CMMC consulting supports readiness, documentation, remediation, and assessment preparation. Start with the decision you need to make, then compare the firms that list the relevant service. ### Understand your starting point Start with a review of your environment, existing security practices, and the systems that handle contract information. Ask the consultant to define the scope, explain what is already in place, and outline the work needed before you commit to a larger engagement. Compare CMMC readiness assessments (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-readiness-assessments/). ### Identify specific gaps Turn a general readiness review into findings tied to individual requirements. Ask for a prioritized action list that identifies missing practices, supporting evidence, and the people responsible for each task, so your team can plan the next stage of work. Compare CMMC gap assessments (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-gap-assessments/). ### Close gaps and document the work Agree on who will implement each change and who will maintain it after the engagement. Require documentation that reflects how your systems actually operate, with clear responsibilities and evidence your team can keep current as the environment changes. Compare compliance remediation (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/compliance-remediation/) and security documentation (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/security-documentation/). ### Prepare for an assessment Review the evidence behind your implemented practices and prepare the people who will explain them. Ask for interview practice, a check of unresolved findings, and a clear handoff that distinguishes the consultant’s preparation work from the assessor’s role. Compare CMMC assessment preparation (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/cmmc-assessment-preparation/). For an ongoing program, compare managed compliance services (https://cmmc-compliance.org/services/managed-compliance-services/) and ask which responsibilities remain with your team. ## What Does a CMMC Consultant Do?: https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/what-does-a-cmmc-consultant-do/ A consultant helps a contractor identify gaps, plan improvements, and prepare for the assessment its contracts call for. CMMC certification consulting is preparation work; it does not mean the consultant awards certification. Read what a CMMC consultant does (https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/what-does-a-cmmc-consultant-do/) before comparing a firm's scope of work. Read the Guide: https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/what-does-a-cmmc-consultant-do/ How We Rank: https://cmmc-compliance.org/methodology/ ## Frequently Asked Questions What is a CMMC consultant? A CMMC consultant helps a defense contractor understand which Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification level applies to its contracts, find the gaps in its current security practices, and get ready for a self-assessment or a third-party assessment. How much does CMMC consulting cost? Cost is determined by the CMMC level required, the size of the environment that handles federal information, and the remediation scope. Ask each firm for a written scope and a fixed or capped fee, then compare the cost and timeline factors (https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/cmmc-consulting-cost-and-timeline/) across matching scopes. How do I choose a CMMC consultant? Look for documented CMMC or NIST SP 800-171 experience with companies your size, check credentials against the Cyber AB Marketplace, and ask what the firm delivers at the end of the engagement. Review the questions to ask a consultant (https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/how-to-choose-a-cmmc-consultant/) before you request proposals. Do I need a local consultant? Readiness work includes remote support and on-site activities. Physical security reviews and facilities that process CUI require attention to the site itself. Choose a firm whose delivery approach matches your needs. You can browse consultants by state (https://cmmc-compliance.org/states/). Can a CMMC consultant certify my business? No. Consultants prepare you. Level 2 certification assessments are performed by an authorized C3PAO, and a C3PAO cannot assess a company it has also advised on the same scope. The guide to RPO and C3PAO roles (https://cmmc-compliance.org/resources/rpo-vs-c3pao/) explains the split. How long does CMMC preparation take? Your current security practices, remediation scope, and available staff determine the preparation schedule. 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