MNS Group CMMC Assessments is a certification assessment service offered by an authorized C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization) for defense contractors that process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The service covers three assessment types: **Level 2 Assessments:** A formal CMMC Level 2 certifying assessment conducted every three years by a team comprising a Lead CCA, CCA, and Quality Assurance CCA. The assessment evaluates an organization's cybersecurity practices against NIST SP 800-171 and DoD CMMC requirements, culminating in a certification package submitted to the DoD. **Mock CMMC Assessments:** A preparatory assessment that mirrors the actual CMMC evaluation process without issuing a score. It includes information collection, domain assessments, staff training, practice scoring, and delivery of MET/NOT MET findings to guide remediation. **Yearly Compliance Assurance:** An annual compliance review available to organizations that have completed a certifying assessment, designed to maintain ongoing compliance between the three-year certification cycles and support the Affirming Official's yearly attestation. The assessment process follows four structured phases: Plan and Prepare, Conduct Assessment, Report Results, and POA&M Close Out. Assessors are CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) with experience in the client's industry vertical to streamline evidence verification and reduce interview time.