We Are Toad-ally An Authorized C3PAO
CMMC Third Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO) are authorized by The Cyber AB. The Cyber AB is the only entity authorized by the Department of Defense to manage and accredit the CMMC ecosystem. SteelToad is an authorized C3PAO with excellent CMMC certified appraisers.
And our role as a CMMC C3PAO?
Actually…first And Foremost…we Rely On Our Team’s Personal Integrity, Tenacity, And Accountability. Oh, And We Are Super-responsive.
Our Steeltoad Team is experienced. We have provisional assessors with over thirty years experience in IT solutions and cybersecurity. This experience in solutions, best-practice assessments and training allows us to deliver a unique perspective to your business, ensuring your cyber environment is locked down.
Ensure Professional Conduct
To adhere to the The Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct with the integrity which is characteristic of our team and a mandate of our company.
Confirm our Assessor Integrity
To ensure that only Certified CMMC assessors work with Steeltoad, follow the same level of honesty and work-ethic expected by our company, and tenaciously follow regulations and conduct set forth by the Cyber AB.
Provide Accountability
To schedule, perform and deliver excellent assessment services, with an outline of expectations communicated to the OSCs (Organizations Seeking Certification).
Share our Knowledge
SteelToad’s certified assessors are credentialed to conduct CMMC ML-1 and ML-2 assessments. SteelToad is authorized to work with and to manage Certified CMMC Professionals and Certified CMMC Assessors. Our team just completed multiple CMMC Assessments under the Joint Surveillance Program with DOD.
Write C3PAO Contracts
Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC) must first contract with a C3PAO organization such as SteelToad. We will conduct assessment services, and provide accurate and timely reporting to the the DoD.
Let us help bring order to your security posture.
We understand that every environment is different. In our interactions with DOD contractors seeking compliance with the CMMC model, we have observed how significantly our clients’ cybersecurity IT postures vary. Organizational demands, financial constraints, and priorities play into decisions that must be made. Let us work with your team to bring our unique perspective gained from experience conducting best practices assessments, cybersecurity solution delivery, and gap analyses for our clients.
We Will Deliver Experience And With Integrity.
CMMC Gap Analysis.
CMMC Appraisals (under the DOD Joint Surveillance Program)
Remediation: Align your organization with the CMMC model.
We are fun and we like to win.
If you are in the CMMC ecosystem – Let’s meet. Please email julie@steeltoad.com or click the button below. Assessors, consultants, tech friends, all friends, OSCs, DOD, The Cyber AB, Instructors, potential team members and anyone else who likes to WIN.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
C3PAO stands for CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization. C3PAO’s are authorized by the Cyber AB to conduct cybersecurity assessments for the Department of Defense’s CMMC program.
Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC) must contract with a C3PAO like SteelToad. After the assessment, the C3PAO provides a report to the Cyber AB. Upon approval, the Cyber AB issues the CMMC certification to the OSC.
Specific costs for SteelToad’s C3PAO services vary based on the complexity and scope of the assessment. For detailed pricing, it is recommended to contact SteelToad directly at team@steeltoad.com or (833) 333-TOAD (8623).
Yes, CMMC certifications have validity periods. Third-Party assessments for CMMC Level 2 are normally valid for 3 years. Self assessments for Level 1 and Level 2 must be completed annually.