C3PAO Selection Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Strategic Briefing
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February 18, 2026
Executive Summary
Selecting a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) presents a significant challenge for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) within the Defense Industry Base (DIB). This briefing document synthesizes a guide produced by the National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ND-ISAC) to assist Organizations Seeking
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