Let's be honest, CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance is a beast. 110 requirements. 320 assessment objectives. And if you've talked to any consultant or compliance firm, they've probably told you it'll take 12 to 18 months to get ready for certification. Maybe longer if your IT infrastructure needs serious work.

Here's the problem: defense contractors don't have 12 to 18 months. The Department of Defense isn't slowing down the CMMC rollout, and if you're handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you're already on the clock. Every month you wait is another month you're not bidding on contracts that require certification.

So what if you could skip the endless preparation cycle and achieve full CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance in just 4 weeks? That's exactly what CPE Level 2 delivers, and it's changing how small and mid-size defense suppliers approach compliance.

Why CMMC Takes So Long (For Everyone Else)

The traditional path to CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance is a nightmare of manual work, documentation gaps, and ongoing security theater. Here's what most companies face:

Gap Analysis Hell: You spend months identifying what controls you're missing, which systems need remediation, and how far behind you actually are.

Technology Patchwork: Next comes the scramble to deploy endpoint protection, encryption tools, multi-factor authentication, SIEM systems, network segmentation, all from different vendors that don't play nicely together.

Documentation Marathon: Every control needs policies, procedures, and proof of implementation. You're creating a System Security Plan (SSP) that accurately reflects your environment while simultaneously building that environment.

Continuous Monitoring Setup: CMMC doesn't accept "set it and forget it." You need ongoing monitoring, incident response capabilities, and audit logging for everything.

Staff Training: Your team needs to understand how to operate within the new security framework without breaking critical business processes.

Add it all up, and 12 to 18 months is actually optimistic for most organizations starting from scratch. Some companies spend two years preparing, only to fail their C3PAO assessment because one objective wasn't properly documented.

CMMC 2.0 Level 2's 320 assessment objectives displayed as interconnected compliance checklist

The 320-Objective Challenge

Let's talk about what makes CMMC 2.0 Level 2 so demanding. Those 320 assessment objectives aren't just checkboxes, they're granular, measurable criteria that auditors use to verify every aspect of your cybersecurity posture.

Each of the 110 CMMC requirements can have multiple assessment objectives. If you miss even one objective, the entire requirement fails. There's no partial credit. No "we're working on it." It's either MET or NOT MET.

Here's what makes this particularly brutal:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Objectives span access control, incident response, system integrity, configuration management, risk assessment, security training, and more.

  • Evidence Requirements: For each objective, you need documentation, proof of implementation, and evidence that controls are operating as intended.

  • Interconnected Dependencies: Many objectives rely on other objectives being properly implemented. Get the sequence wrong, and you're rebuilding large chunks of your security architecture.

  • Continuous Operation: Meeting an objective once isn't enough, you need to demonstrate sustained compliance over time.

Traditional compliance approaches try to tackle these objectives one-by-one, which is why the timeline stretches into months or years. It's like trying to build a car by hand-crafting each component individually.

How CPE Level 2 Automates the Impossible

CPE Level 2 takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of asking you to build a compliant environment from scratch, we deliver a pre-configured, fully hardened Cybersecurity Protected Enclave that meets every CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requirement out of the box.

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Here's what makes it possible to achieve certification readiness in 4 weeks:

900+ Automated Hardening Steps

CPE Level 2 implements more than 900 specific hardening configurations that directly address CMMC assessment objectives. These aren't generic security best practices, they're precisely calibrated to meet NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 requirements and the corresponding CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessment criteria.

Every hardening step is:

  • Documented with implementation evidence
  • Verified through automated compliance monitoring
  • Aligned to specific CMMC objectives
  • Continuously validated to prevent configuration drift

Pre-Built System Security Plan (SSP)

Your SSP is 90% complete on day one. We provide a comprehensive template that accurately reflects the CPE Level 2 environment, including:

  • Complete control descriptions
  • Implementation statements for all 110 requirements
  • Responsibility matrices
  • System boundaries and data flow diagrams
  • Network architecture documentation

You customize it for your organization's specific details, but the heavy lifting is already done.

Built-In Continuous Monitoring

CMMC assessment objectives require proof that your security controls are actually working. CPE Level 2 includes integrated monitoring that:

  • Tracks all 320 objectives in real-time
  • Generates compliance reports automatically
  • Alerts you to any configuration changes that could impact certification
  • Maintains audit logs that satisfy evidence requirements

No additional SIEM system to deploy. No log aggregation to configure. It's all included.

Zero POA&M Tracking Required

Here's something most compliance solutions won't tell you: they expect you to have gaps. They plan for Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) that you'll need to track and remediate over time.

CPE Level 2 achieves 100% coverage from day one. There are no gaps to track, no remediation timelines to manage, and no uncertainty about whether you'll pass your assessment.

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The 4-Week Implementation Path

So how does this actually work? Here's the breakdown:

Week 1: Onboarding & Training

  • Client kickoff and environment assessment
  • CMMC 2.0 Level 2 training for your team
  • SSP customization begins
  • Hardware deployment planning

Week 2: Physical & Network Security

  • CPE Level 2 server installation
  • Network segmentation implementation
  • Physical security verification
  • Access control configuration

Week 3: Operational Security Rollout

  • User provisioning and MFA setup
  • Encryption verification across all systems
  • Incident response procedures training
  • Security awareness program deployment

Week 4: Verification & Audit Readiness

  • Complete compliance validation
  • Final SSP review and approval
  • C3PAO assessment preparation
  • Audit evidence package compilation

At the end of 4 weeks, you're ready for your C3PAO assessment. Not "mostly ready." Not "ready except for a few POA&Ms." Actually ready.

The 8-Week Alternative

Some organizations prefer a slightly longer implementation timeline to accommodate more extensive training or complex integration requirements. That's why we offer an 8-week deployment path that reduces your monthly price by $100.

This extended timeline is perfect if you:

  • Have a larger team that needs comprehensive training
  • Want to phase in the transition gradually
  • Need additional time for change management
  • Prefer a less compressed implementation schedule

The choice is yours, same 100% compliance, same zero-gap approach, just on a timeline that fits your organization.

What's Actually Included

For $1,299 per month for up to 20 users, CPE Level 2 provides:

Complete Hardware & Software:

  • Hardened server infrastructure
  • All required security tools and applications
  • Encrypted storage and communication systems
  • Network security appliances

Full CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Coverage:

  • 110 requirements implemented
  • 320 objectives fully met
  • Pre-configured for C3PAO assessment
  • Continuous compliance monitoring

Ongoing Security Services:

  • 24/7 threat monitoring
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Compliance reporting and documentation
  • Technical support and guidance

AI-Obfuscated Data Protection:
Unlike generic AI tools that cannot be trusted with client data, our system uses AI-obfuscated data when processing information. This means you get AI-enhanced security monitoring without exposing sensitive CUI to Big-Tech cloud services.

Documentation & Training:

  • Customized System Security Plan
  • Policy and procedure templates
  • Staff training programs
  • Audit preparation support

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Why Traditional Approaches Can't Compete

The math is simple: traditional CMMC compliance costs between $11,800 and $130,150 over three years, not including the opportunity cost of 12-18 months of preparation time where you can't bid on CUI-related contracts.

CPE Level 2 delivers the same, no, better: security posture for a fraction of that cost, and you're operational in one month instead of waiting over a year.

But it's not just about price. It's about reliability and sustainability. When you build compliance manually, you're constantly fighting configuration drift, staff turnover, and evolving threat landscapes. Every change to your environment risks breaking compliance.

With CPE Level 2, compliance is maintained automatically. The system is designed from the ground up to remain compliant even as your business evolves.

Who This Is For

CPE Level 2 is perfect for:

Small to Mid-Size Defense Contractors who need CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification but don't have unlimited budgets or IT staff.

Companies Handling CUI that need to start bidding on DoD contracts immediately instead of waiting 18 months.

Organizations Facing Assessment Deadlines who need a proven, audit-ready solution that won't fail when the C3PAO shows up.

Businesses Tired of Compliance Theater who want a security solution that actually works, not just documentation that looks good.

The Bottom Line

You don't have to spend 18 months preparing for CMMC 2.0 Level 2. The 320 assessment objectives aren't impossible: they just require the right approach.

CPE Level 2 proves that comprehensive compliance can be achieved in 4 weeks when you start with a purpose-built solution instead of trying to cobble together generic security tools.

The question isn't whether you can afford this approach. The question is whether you can afford to wait another year while your competitors are winning contracts you can't even bid on.

Ready to skip the wait and get certified? Let's talk about getting your CPE Level 2 environment deployed. Contact Planet Security at CMMC@PLANETSECURITY.NET or call 702-508-2338.

Your 4-week path to CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance starts now.

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