Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for defense contractors. NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Starting at $9,995. Join defense contractors we've certified.
CMMC is mandatory for DoD contracts. We make compliance achievable for small contractors.
Traditional vendors: Generic vendors: No CMMC specialization
LowerPlane: LowerPlane: DoD compliance experts
Our team understands DFARS, CMMC 2.0, and DoD supply chain requirements. We know what C3PAOs look for.
Traditional vendors: Manual preparation: 12-18 months
LowerPlane: LowerPlane: 6-9 months average
Most Level 2 contractors are 40-50% ready. We help you close gaps and pass assessment faster.
Traditional vendors: Consultants: $50K-$100K+
LowerPlane: LowerPlane: From $9,995
We built LowerPlane for small and mid-size defense contractors who can't afford $100K consulting engagements.
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the DoD's framework to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in the defense industrial base. It's now mandatory for all DoD contractors.
CMMC 2.0 has three levels. Most contractors need Level 2, which requires implementing all 110 practices from NIST SP 800-171 and undergoing a triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO.
Read complete guide to CMMC →110 practices from NIST SP 800-171 across 14 domains. Required for contractors handling CUI.
Our proven process for NIST 800-171 implementation and C3PAO assessment.
Define your CUI scope and assess current state against all 110 NIST 800-171 practices.
Create System Security Plan and all required policies aligned with NIST 800-171.
Implement missing technical controls and collect evidence for all 110 practices.
Connect with C3PAO assessor, undergo assessment, and receive CMMC Level 2 certification.
Small and mid-size contractors certified. DoD expertise. NIST 800-171 aligned.
As a small defense contractor, we couldn't afford $100K consultants. LowerPlane got us Level 2 certified for under $10K.
The advisor knew exactly what our C3PAO would look for. We passed assessment with zero findings.
The automated evidence collection saved us 100+ hours. We focused on implementation, not paperwork.
Honest comparison. Same certifications. Different approach.
| Feature | LowerPlane | Consultants | Vanta | Drata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMMC Level 2 Support | ✅ Full | ✅ Yes | ✅ Limited | ✅ Limited |
| DoD Expertise | ✅ Specialized | ✅ Yes | ❌ Generic | ❌ Generic |
| Starting Price | $9,995/yr | $50K-$100K | $28,000/yr | $24,000/yr |
| Dedicated Advisor | ✅ All plans | ✅ Yes | ❌ Enterprise only | ❌ Enterprise only |
| Automated Evidence | 30-50% | ❌ Manual | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Small Contractor Focus | ✅ Yes | ❌ Enterprise | ❌ All sizes | ❌ All sizes |
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B2B security standard. 70% overlap with CMMC Level 2.
Book a free 20-minute assessment. We'll show you exactly where you stand and create a roadmap to Level 2 certification.