Listen, I get it. When you first see the number "110" associated with CMMC Level 2 compliance, your blood pressure probably spikes. It sounds like an endless mountain of paperwork, technical configurations, and expensive consultant hours. Most defense contractors look at NIST SP 800-171 and see a wall they can’t climb.
But here is the reality: 110 controls are only scary if you try to build the solution yourself.
At Planet Security Inc., we’ve spent years perfecting a way to make these controls invisible to the contractor. If you use the right platform: specifically our CPE Level 2: you aren't actually "implementing" 110 things. You are inheriting them.
Let’s break down why CMMC Level 2 is actually a manageable hurdle and how we turn a year-long headache into a 4-week sprint.
Breaking Down the 110 Controls
The 110 controls aren't just a random list of chores. They are organized into 14 logical domains that reflect standard security practices. When you look at them through the lens of a CPE Level 2 architecture, the complexity evaporates.
The 14 Domains of NIST SP 800-171:
- Access Control: Who gets in?
- Awareness and Training: Does your team know the rules?
- Audit and Accountability: Can you prove what happened?
- Configuration Management: Are your systems set up right?
- Identification and Authentication: Are you who you say you are?
- Incident Response: What do you do if things go wrong?
- Maintenance: Is your gear kept in good shape?
- Media Protection: Where is the data stored?
- Personnel Security: Can you trust your people?
- Physical Protection: Is your office locked up?
- Risk Assessment: What are the threats?
- Security Assessment: Is the security actually working?
- System and Communications Protection: Is the "pipe" secure?
- System and Information Integrity: Is the data uncorrupted?
When you look at this list, you realize that most of these are things a professional IT environment should already be doing. The problem isn't the concept; it's the 320 assessment objectives required to prove you're doing them. This is where most companies fail. They have the "vibe" of security, but not the 100% coverage required by the DoD.
The Secret Sauce: Inheritance and Automation
The biggest misconception in the CMMC world is that the contractor must manually configure every single one of those 110 controls on every single device they own.
That is simply not true.
By using our CPE Level 2, you move your Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) into a Cybersecurity Protected Enclave. Think of it as a digital vault.
Inside this vault, the 110 controls are already "baked in."
- FIPS-validated encryption? It’s already there.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)? It’s already enforced.
- Audit logging? It’s happening automatically.
- SIEM implementation? Integrated from day one.
You don't "do" the controls; you inherit them from the enclave. This shifts the burden of 110 requirements and 320 objectives from your shoulders to our platform. There is simply not a more comprehensive offering for small to medium defense suppliers who need to get compliant without hiring a 10-person IT team.
Stop Guessing, Start Verifying
One of the main reasons contractors feel overwhelmed is the SPRS score. The Department of Defense wants to see a score out of 110. If you’re guessing on your self-assessment, you’re playing a dangerous game with your contracts.
With CPE Level 2, we provide a verified DODAM/DOWAM SPRS score of 110. We use a scientific compliance methodology that includes more than 900 hardening steps. This isn't just "checking a box"; it's building a fortress.
Why Manual Implementation is a Trap
If you decide to go the DIY route, here is what your next 12 months look like:
- Gap Analysis: Spending $15k–$30k just to find out what you’re missing.
- Remediation: Buying new firewalls, new laptops, and expensive software licenses.
- Policy Writing: Creating hundreds of pages of documentation that no one will read.
- Monitoring: Hiring someone to watch logs 24/7.
- Audit Failure: Realizing you missed 3 out of 320 objectives, disqualifying your entire bid.
Compare that to the Planet Security approach. Our CPE Level 2 is an audit-ready solution that can be fully implemented in 4 weeks. We’ve removed the guesswork and replaced it with a turnkey solution.
AI Done Right: Yoo-Jin and Obfuscated Data
We know the modern contractor wants to use AI to be more efficient. However, generic AI tools cannot be trusted with client data. If you put CUI into a standard LLM, you’ve likely just committed a major security violation.
At Planet Security, we utilize our proprietary Yoo-Jin AI integration. What makes us different is our use of AI-obfuscated data. This means your sensitive information is protected and scrambled in a way that allows the AI to work for you without ever exposing the raw CUI to the "Big-Tech" cloud. This is unparalleled security posture combined with cutting-edge productivity.
Transparent Pricing for Real Businesses
We don’t believe in "hidden fees" or "call for a quote" games that waste your time. We provide outstanding value leadership through clear, tiered pricing.
The standard CPE Level 2 package is $1,199/month for up to 20 users.
You get:
- Full CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance.
- 100% coverage of the 110 requirements.
- A System Security Plan (SSP) that is actually accurate.
- No need for complex POA&M tracking.
- Wartime readiness focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to replace all my existing computers?
A: Not necessarily. By using a CPE Level 2, you can often keep your current hardware for "non-CUI" work while using the secure enclave for your DoD contract work.
Q: How long does certification take?
A: While the C3PAO audit depends on third-party schedules, our platform makes you audit-ready in as little as just 4 weeks. We provide the evidence you need to pass with flying colors.
Q: What if I only have 5 users?
A: Our $1,199/month tier covers up to 20 users, making it the most cost-effective way for small shops to achieve the same level of security as a massive defense prime.
Changing the Entire Industry
The old way of doing cybersecurity was slow, expensive, and manual. Planet Security Inc. is changing the entire industry by treating compliance as a product, not a consulting project. We provide a scientific methodology that ensures you don't just "feel" safe: you are compliant.
110 controls aren't scary when you have the right partner. They are just another set of requirements that we’ve already solved for you. Stop losing sleep over NIST SP 800-171 and start focusing on winning more contracts.
There is no substitute for a Cybersecurity Protected Enclave. It is the most direct, secure, and affordable path to CMMC success.
We welcome a discussion on how we may assist in your CMMC success story!
Planet Security Inc.
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