CMMC penetration testing for NIST SP 800-171 and CUI.

How a penetration test supports CMMC

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 aligns to the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800-171. While CMMC does not require a standalone penetration test line item, testing provides evidence that implemented safeguards actually work.

Penetration testing maps naturally to the Security Assessment (CA) and Risk Assessment (RA) requirement families, including the periodic scanning and vulnerability remediation expectations in RA, and validates System and Information Integrity (SI) controls.

What we test

• The enclave and systems that store, process, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Networks, applications, and cloud environments, including GCC High where in scope.
• Access controls, segmentation, and the safeguards your System Security Plan claims are in place.

What you receive

A CVSS-scored report with proof of concept and remediation, mapped to the relevant NIST SP 800-171 requirements, plus a free 90-day retest so you can show gaps are closed before assessment.

See our full penetration testing services for methodology details.

Frequently asked questions

Does CMMC require a penetration test?

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 aligns to NIST SP 800-171 and does not list a standalone penetration test, but testing is a strong way to validate that your implemented controls work and to support the CA, RA, and SI requirement families.

What is CMMC 2.0 Level 2?

Level 2 is the tier for contractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information. It requires meeting the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800-171, verified by a third-party assessment for most contracts.

How does a penetration test map to NIST SP 800-171?

Testing provides evidence for the Security Assessment and Risk Assessment families, validates System and Information Integrity controls, and demonstrates that the safeguards in your System Security Plan are effective in practice.