What is a CMMC RPO?
A CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO) is a company authorized by The Cyber AB to offer trusted CMMC consulting and pre-assessment services. RPOs help businesses like yours prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) by guiding you through gap assessments, documentation, and readiness preparation.
RPOs do not perform official certifications; that’s the role of Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs). But a CMMC RPO like MAD Security ensures you are ready to pass with confidence.
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If you are a DoD contractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC compliance isn’t optional; it is mission-critical. A CMMC RPO provides:
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Expert guidance on NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 |
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Pre-assessment and audit prep |
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Documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms |
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CUI scoping and remediation strategy |
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Advisory services tailored to your business size, complexity, and mission |
MAD Security removes the guesswork, simplifies the process, and gives you the tools to succeed securely and confidently.
| Feature | RPO (Like MAD Security) | C3PAO |
| Provides consulting and compliance prep | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Conducts official CMMC assessments | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Helps build SSPs, POA&Ms | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Supports your team during the preparation | ✅ Yes | 🚫 Assessment only |
You will need both, but you start with a Registered Provider Organization like MAD Security to ensure you are fully ready before engaging a C3PAO.
100% CMMC-Focused: Our expertise is grounded in DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC readiness
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Top 250 MSSP 4 Years in a Row: Named by MSSP Alert for excellence in managed cybersecurity services
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Perfect SPRS Scores: We’ve helped DoD contractors achieve a full score of 110 demonstrating complete readiness
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Dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC): Built specifically for the defense industrial base, offering 24/7 threat monitoring and rapid incident response
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CMMC Level 2 Certified: MAD Security has achieved CMMC Level 2 for our own Security Operations and Managed Services—we’ve walked the very path you’re preparing for
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Registered Practitioners (RPs) and Cyber-AB Certified Professionals (CCPs) On Staff: We bring both operational consulting and deep technical certification-level expertise to every engagement
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Proven Support Across the Ecosystem: We've guided clients through CMMC, Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessments (JSVA), DIBCAC High/Medium reviews, and helped C3PAOs prepare for their certifications
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Tailored Solutions: No off-the-shelf templates. We align our services to your tech stack, security maturity, and operational goals
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We do more than advise we take ownership of your compliance and readiness journey with:
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Comprehensive Gap Assessments |
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SSP and POA&M Development and Coaching |
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Mock Audits and Pre-Assessment Testing |
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Environment Scoping for CUI Mapping |
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Full Remediation Strategy and Execution Support |
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Policy Development and Configuration Guidance |
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Virtual Compliance Management (VCM) |
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24/7 Managed Detection, Response and Threat Hunting |
You don’t have to build this from scratch. We’ve already built it, and we will help you implement it.
A Registered Practitioner (RP) is an individual vetted and trained by The Cyber AB to provide CMMC-informed advisory services. RPs cannot perform audits but are the cornerstone of any successful compliance effort.
Every MAD Security CMMC engagement includes oversight and guidance from our team of experienced RPs ensuring your business gets reliable, expert-driven support from day one.
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Interested in joining the ecosystem as a CMMC RPO?
Here’s how a company becomes a Registered Provider Organization:
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Be a U.S.-Owned Entity
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Register with The Cyber AB
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Sign the RPO Agreement and the Code of Professional Conduct
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Pass an Organizational Background Check (includes DUNS verification)
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Employ at Least One Registered Practitioner (RP)
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Pay an Annual Registration Fee
Once authorized, RPOs receive an official listing on the Cyber AB Marketplace, and may publicly display the Cyber AB RPO logo, a symbol of trust within the Department of Defense supply chain.
At MAD Security, we’ve gone far beyond the basics of operating a CMMC Level 2-certified Security Operations Center and supporting clients through JSVA, DIBCAC, and C3PAO readiness.
MAD Security is more than a service provider; we are your compliance command center.
Contact us today to secure your contracts, safeguard your data, and master your CMMC journey with confidence.
Ready to see how it all comes together? Explore our CMMC RPO Services.
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What is a CMMC RPO?
A Registered Provider Organization (RPO) is authorized by The Cyber AB to provide CMMC advisory and pre-assessment services to organizations preparing for certification.
Can a CMMC RPO certify my organization?
What makes MAD Security different from other RPOs?
We’re a CMMC Level 2 certified organization with a 24/7 Security Operations Center, perfect SPRS scores, and real-world experience across JSVA, DIBCAC, and C3PAO processes.
How does MAD Security simplify compliance?
We provide full-service support from gap assessments and policy creation to live monitoring, virtual compliance management, and mock audits. Our RP-led teams make sure you’re always audit-ready.
What happens if I fail my CMMC assessment?
If you work with MAD Security, you won’t. Our process is designed to uncover and fix weaknesses early, reducing the risk of failure during the official audit.
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