CASE STUDY:
CMMC Compliance Without Disruption in Higher Education
BRIEF:
A large research institution anticipated a growing volume of federal research grants that would require CMMC compliance. Leadership recognized their cybersecurity maturity was not aligned with these expectations and sought a structured path forward before requirements became urgent.
ROLE OF MAX2:
Max² was engaged to deliver a phased roadmap toward CMMC compliance, tailored to the institution’s unique operational constraints, personnel capacity, and research obligations.
WHAT WAS DELIVERED?
Conducted a CMMC Level 1 gap assessment, implemented remediations, supported self-attestation, transitioned to CMMC Level 2 with additional gap analysis and remediation support, and helped prepare for a C-3PAO assessment—including ongoing support to operationalize changes.
OUTCOME:
The institution completed the CMMC process with minimal impact to limited staff resources, maintained research continuity, and was fully prepared for a successful C-3PAO assessment with confidence in their compliance posture.
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