cmmc for msps
The Treatment Plan for MSPs Serving Defense Contractors
You're here because you see the huge opportunity with defense contractors who urgently need cybersecurity help and are desperate for an MSP who actually understands CMMC. They know assessments cost $30K to $100K and they want to pass—the first time.
CMMC is how you differentiate, command premium fees, secure long-term clients, and increase the acquisition value of your MSP. Many defense contractors are actively looking to replace their MSPs because they aren’t confident they’ll survive the audit.
This is your opportunity.
Why This Matters to You?
Defense contractors are getting desperate to know that their MSP is up to the task. If you fail to act, you risk losing clients to MSPs that do understand compliance. MSPs that help clients pass assessments are indispensable.
CMMC adds high-margin recurring revenue, better clients, and a competitive edge.
Defense contractors that earn CMMC Level 2 certification can’t switch MSPs without paying $30K to $100K for a new assessment— That’s client stickiness.
THE early warning signs
If You're an MSP Serving Defense Contractors… These Are the Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore
“I told my clients I’d help with CMMC, but I didn’t realize how different it is.”
“I walked into a meeting with a CEO and his first words were, “If you can’t help us pass CMMC Level 2, this meeting is over.”
“We’ve done HIPAA and PCI, but CMMC is more complex and puts us directly in the line of fire.”
“My clients are starting to ask hard questions. I’m not sure we’re ready to survive the scrutiny of their assessment.”
"I just heard we can't use our usual email or backup services for defense contractors. True?"
“I thought POA&Ms gave us room to fix things—but now I hear clients can immediately fail.”
“I’ve read about CMMC and seen it presented at conferences, but I’m still not confident. What’s really expected of me as the MSP?”
“If I screw this up, I could get blamed—or sued.”
“CMMC seems like a foreign language.”
i want to help you before it's too late.
These are warning signs. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone—and it’s time to take action before a client surprises you with an audit or termination notice.
The Diagnosis: What Most MSP's Get Wrong
CMMC isn’t cybersecurity.
It’s compliance—with teeth.
MSPs fail because they assume CMMC is just another security project or stack upgrade. But CMMC isn’t about what tools you use. It’s about whether you can prove, with documentation and traceable evidence, that you’ve fulfilled 320 specific assessment objectives.
That’s what assessors look for. That’s what your client’s executives must sign off on—under penalty of the False Claims Act. And that’s what this system helps you prepare for.
YOUR TREATMENT PLAN:
CMMC FOR MSPs
THIS SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR HIGH-PERFORMING MSPS WHO WANT TO LEAD IN COMPLIANCE, NOT SCRAMBLE BEHIND IT.
It’s more than just training—it’s a full compliance delivery system that includes:
✅ CMMC Level 2 MSP Training
What to say, what to do, and what to document.
Curated for MSPs – hundreds of hours and thousands of pages boiled down to just what you must know, in language you understand, all in one place, to share with your team.
Built by a CMMC Certified Assessor who was an MSP and has experience passing audits as the CIO for regulated organizations.
✅ Assessment Scoping & Responsibility Guides
Avoid setting up your client to fail – without even knowing it – because you didn’t understand the nuances of CMMC’s unique scoping requirements.
Avoid the “we didn’t think that was our job” disaster.
Clearly define where your MSP stops and client responsibility begins.
Includes a done-for-you Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) template with all 320 requirements that you can customize for each client
✅ System Security Plan & POA&M Templates
Essential documents ready to customize and use now.
Avoid costly documentation errors and prove client progress!
✅ Technical Training Videos for Each CMMC Practice
Show your techs exactly how to support compliance—by control.
Use with any RMM, PSA, or GRC tool.
✅ Client Executive Video
Plain-English explanation for decision-makers signing CMMC attestations.
Positions you as a trusted compliance advisor.
Avoid False Claims Act accusations.
✅ CMMC Sales & Owner Kits
Equip your team to confidently sell and deliver CMMC-aligned services.
Understand legal and financial risks—and how to mitigate them.
BONUS:
Compliance ESSENTIALS
for your other clients – Everything needed to ensure your core MSP services align with compliance requirements INCLUDING hipaa, cmmc level 1, ftc safeguards rule, glba, state laws, contracts, cyber insurance
The Results
When you implement CMMC for MSPs, you:
Retain your best clients—because they trust you to protect their business.
Win new defense contractors—who are desperately looking for MSPs that can lead.
Raise your prices—CMMC compliance expertise demands premium fees.
Outperform your competitors—while they’re still scrambling to understand requirements.
Protect your own MSP from liability, finger-pointing, and expensive mistakes.
What’s the Investment?
$3,997. Optional payment plan. For up to 10 users.
That’s it.
Share it with up to 10 staff across management, sales, and tech services departments to quickly and consistently train current and new team members.
That’s your 1-time investment to protect your clients, grow your MRR, and position your MSP as a CMMC-ready leader. But it's always there as a refresher and to quickly bring new hires up to speed.
You could ask yourself: How many $6,000/month clients that bring over $100,000 in profit can I afford to lose—or fail to win?
CMMC for MSPs will pay for itself when you retain an existing client or win just one new client.
If you have any doubts, read the FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
$3,997 is a lot for training!
This isn’t training. It’s a revenue-producing system with proven templates, documented evidence strategies, legal protection insights, and full team alignment.
This isn’t a 2-day boot camp just for one person. It’s self-paced training without travel costs and ongoing reference materials you can reach for whenever you need them.
One client at $6,000/month = $129,600 in PROFIT over three years. Add one per quarter and you’re clearing over $1 million in profit. You’re not spending $3,997—you’re investing in long-term, sticky revenue.
We already know cybersecurity. Why do we need this?
Because CMMC isn’t about tech—it’s about proving compliance with federal controls. Most MSPs FAIL because they confuse security expertise with assessment readiness.
Reading a control is one thing. Producing mapped, documented, verifiable evidence is another.
Can’t I figure this out on my own?
Sure—if you have 100+ hours to study NIST SP 800-171A, decode DFARS clauses, draft 320 objective-aligned documents, and interpret SPRS scoring and POA&M limitations.
OR, you can follow a battle-tested system built by a CMMC Certified Assessor who’s already done it.
What if CMMC gets delayed?
CMMC is just the audit mechanism. DFARS enforcement is already happening.
Contractors must comply with 7012, 7019, and 7020 today—and some are being fined millions for non-compliance. Whistleblowers and DOJ enforcers aren’t waiting.
My team isn’t ready for thiS!
That’s why this was built for real MSPs.
Tech Kit for engineers
Sales Kit for your BDMs
Executive video for your clients
Templates and guides for your documentation
This system meets your MSP where it is—and brings your team up fast.
What if it doesn’t work?
Try it. Use it. If it doesn’t deliver results in 30 days, we’ll refund every penny.
You risk nothing. But if you do nothing, your clients—and your revenue—are absolutely at risk.
TAKE THE LEAD.
OR RISK BEING REPLACED.
CMMC for MSPs gives you EVERYTHING you need to retain clients, win new ones, and deliver services that align with strict federal audit expectations. It’s built by someone who has sat across from assessors and knows exactly what will make you pass—or fail.
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU LOSE A CLIENT TO A MORE PREPARED COMPETITOR.
CMMC for MSPs vs Other CMMC Solutions
CMMC for MSPs stands apart from other CMMC solutions in the market by being purpose-built by an actual CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), former MSP and CIO for regulated (and regularly audited) organizations—not a generic training provider, GRC tool vendor, or compliance consultant.
Below is a head-to-head comparison across key categories that MSPs care about:
CMMC for MSPs
Typical CMMC Tools
BUILT BY A CERTIFIED ASSESSOR WITH MSP BACKGROUND
✅ YES – Created by a CMMC CCA and former MSP who’s passed and delivered audits.
❌ RARE – Often built by trainers, compliance consultants, or tool vendors with no MSP field experience
TAILORED FOR MSP SERVICE DELIVERY
✅ YES – Built for how MSPs operate (RMM/PSA/GRC-neutral)
❌ NO – Typically designed for internal IT at contractors, not service providers
COVERS REAL-WORLD ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE
✅ YES – Based on actual audits and enforcement outcomes
❌ NO – Usually theoretical or based on documentation reviews
INCLUDES FULL COMPLIANCE DELIVERY SYSTEM
✅ YES – SSPs, POA&Ms, CRM, Scoping templates, Sales/Owner/Tech kits
❌ NO – May include theory or templates, but lacks delivery framework tailored to MSPs
TRAINS YOUR FULL TEAM (UP TO 10 USERS)
✅ YES – Tech videos, Sales playbooks, Owner guidance
❌ RARE – Often limited to 1–2 participants, mostly for executives or compliance leads
FOCUSES ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES
✅ YES – Clear guidance on how to meet 320 assessment objectives
❌ RARE – Often stops at explaining requirements without showing how to produce evidence
INCLUDES CLIENT-FACING MATERIALS (EXEC VIDEO, SALES DECKS)
✅ YES – Helps MSPs communicate with non-technical decision makers
❌ RARE – Usually focused inward, not on sales or client education
TEACHES RISK AND LEGAL EXPOSURE TO MSPs
✅ YES – Explicit guidance on contract language, SPRS risks, and False Claims Act
❌ NO – Most offerings ignore MSP-specific legal risks
TOOL-AGNOSTIC APPROACH
✅ YES – Works with any RMM, PSA, or GRC platform
❌ RARE – Often built to promote a specific vendor or product
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
✅ YES – 30-day risk-free trial
❌ RARE – Most training and consulting fees are non-refundable
INVESTMENT
✅ $3,997 for full access & templates. Optional payment plan.
❌ $5,000–$25,000 for assessments, GRC platforms, or less applicable training
🚫 WHAT OTHER SOLUTIONS MISS:
CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) training teaches theory, but not how to deliver compliant MSP services.
GRC tools organize data, but don’t use MSP language to describe evidence assessors actually want.
Consultants provide strategy, but don’t teach your team how to operationalize controls.
Boot camps are one-time events. This system is an ongoing toolkit you use day-to-day.
✅ What CMMC for MSPs Delivers That Others Don’t:
Clear, specific roles and responsibilities mapped to your services.
Real-world guidance from someone who has sat across the audit table.
Templates and tools you can use immediately to prepare yourself and your clients.
A direct path to retain clients, win business, and avoid legal exposure
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