Here's the thing most defense suppliers don't realize: you're not buying cybersecurity: you're buying experience.
And when it comes to CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance, there's a massive difference between companies that started thinking about cybersecurity in 2020 and those that have been securing federal agencies since 1993.
Planet Security isn't new to this game. We've been at it for over 30 years: back when the internet was just finding its footing, when "cloud" meant something you looked at in the sky, and when securing data meant something entirely different than it does today. That three-decade head start? It's the reason we can deliver CPE Level 2 compliance in weeks instead of months.
The Legacy That Makes Speed Possible
Let's talk about what 30 years of cybersecurity experience actually means.
Since 1993, Planet Security has been building "unbreakable resilience" for organizations that can't afford to fail. We're talking about the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, Chase, Bank of America, and dozens of other Fortune 100 companies and federal agencies that demand the highest levels of security.
This isn't marketing fluff. When you've spent three decades securing the most critical infrastructure in the country, you learn things that simply can't be taught in a classroom or picked up from a compliance checklist.
You learn:
- How to think from first principles instead of following trends
- What actually works when nation-state actors are probing your defenses
- How to build systems that don't just pass audits: they withstand real attacks
- The difference between "technically compliant" and "operationally secure"
That battle-tested knowledge is baked into every line of code, every configuration, and every security control in CPE Level 2.
Why Most Companies Take 6-9 Months (And Why We Don't)
The typical CMMC Level 2 timeline looks something like this:
- Initial prep: A few weeks of panic
- System mapping and control implementation: 3-4 months of trial and error
- Assessment and remediation: Another 3-4 months of fixing what didn't work
That's 6-9 months minimum. And that's if everything goes smoothly, which it rarely does.
Here's why it takes so long for most providers:
They're figuring it out as they go. They're reading the NIST SP 800-171 guidance, interpreting requirements, testing solutions, and learning from mistakes: your mistakes, on your dime.
Planet Security already knows what works. We've implemented these controls thousands of times. We've secured environments under fire. We've been tested by the best adversaries in the world and come out stronger.
When you have 30 years of institutional knowledge, you don't need to experiment. You know exactly which 900+ hardening steps matter, how they integrate, and what order to implement them in for maximum efficiency.
The 4-Week CPE Level 2 Deployment Roadmap
So how do we compress 6-9 months into 4 weeks?
Week 1: Client Onboarding & CMMC Training
We don't waste time. Your team gets immediate access to our Training Academy, learning exactly what CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requires and how CPE Level 2 addresses all 110 CMMC requirements and 320 objectives.
Week 2: Operational Security Rollout
We implement the operational policies, procedures, and security controls your organization needs. This isn't generic compliance theater: these are battle-tested protocols refined over decades.
Week 3: CPE Server Installation & Configuration
Your dedicated CPE Level 2 infrastructure goes live. Over 900 CPE-specific security features are configured, hardened, and verified against real-world threat scenarios.
Week 4: Verification & Audit Readiness
Final operational security checks, physical security verification, and complete documentation review. By week's end, you're 100% audit-ready with a verified SPRS score of 110.
No POA&Ms required. No excuses. Just complete compliance.
What Actually Comes With CPE Level 2
When we say CPE Level 2 provides complete CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance, we mean it covers every single technical requirement:
✅ Access Control (AC) – 22 requirements fully implemented
✅ Awareness and Training (AT) – Your team gets professional-grade security training
✅ Audit and Accountability (AU) – Comprehensive logging and monitoring
✅ Configuration Management (CM) – Every system baseline documented and controlled
✅ Identification and Authentication (IA) – Multi-factor authentication and identity management
✅ Incident Response (IR) – 24/7 monitoring with Yoo-Jin AI integration
✅ Maintenance (MA) – Automated patch management and system updates
✅ Media Protection (MP) – Secure CUI handling and sanitization protocols
✅ Personnel Security (PS) – Background checks and security clearance integration
✅ Physical Protection (PE) – Facility security requirements documented
✅ Risk Assessment (RA) – Continuous vulnerability scanning and threat analysis
✅ Security Assessment (CA) – Built-in audit readiness and documentation
✅ System and Communications Protection (SC) – Encryption, boundary protection, and network security
✅ System and Information Integrity (SI) – Malware protection and security monitoring
The Price That Actually Makes Sense
Here's where the legacy really pays off: $1,299/month for up to 20 users.
That's not a typo. Complete CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance for less than most companies spend on coffee.
And here's the kicker: choose an 8-week deployment instead of 4 weeks, and the monthly price drops by $100. We're so confident in our turnkey approach that we give you flexibility on implementation speed.
Compare that to the traditional approach:
- Hardware: $8,000-$25,000
- Software licenses: $2,400-$12,000 annually
- Security services: $1,400-$93,150 monthly
- Compliance consulting: Add another 6 figures
Traditional setup cost: $11,800-$130,150 just to get started.
With CPE Level 2? You're audit-ready in a month for a fraction of the cost. That's what 30 years of efficiency looks like.
First-Principles Thinking: The Foundation of Unbreakable Resilience
During the pandemic, while many companies were scrambling to adapt, Planet Security doubled down on first-principles thinking.
We didn't ask "how do we bolt on compliance?" We asked "what does unbreakable cybersecurity actually require?"
That approach led us to bridge cybersecurity with energy security and water security: understanding that true resilience means protecting not just data, but the infrastructure that keeps critical operations running.
It's why CPE Level 2 isn't just CMMC-compliant: it's operationally resilient against nation-state attacks, ransomware campaigns, and supply chain compromises.
Why Experience Beats Enthusiasm Every Time
Look, there are a lot of companies jumping into the CMMC space. They're enthusiastic. They've read the regulations. They want to help.
But enthusiasm doesn't stop a nation-state actor.
When you're protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the Department of Defense, you need more than good intentions. You need proven methodologies, battle-tested configurations, and institutional knowledge that only comes from decades in the trenches.
You need a partner who's been securing federal agencies since before CMMC was even a concept. Someone who understands that compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.
That's the 30-year shortcut. It's not cutting corners: it's cutting out all the trial and error because we already know what works.
Ready in Weeks, Protected for Years
Here's the bottom line: CMMC Level 2 compliance doesn't have to take 6-9 months and cost six figures.
With CPE Level 2 and Planet Security's 30 years of experience behind you, you can be fully compliant and audit-ready in as little as 4 weeks for $1,299/month.
That's not just faster. That's fundamentally better: because you're not just getting compliance, you're getting the unbreakable resilience that comes from three decades of defending the most critical infrastructure in the country.
The November 2026 deadline is approaching fast. Don't waste 6 months learning what we already know.
Ready to leverage 30 years of expertise? Contact us at CMMC@PLANETSECURITY.NET or call 702-508-2338.
Planet Security Inc. has been forging unbreakable resilience since 1993. Learn more about our legacy at planetsecurity.net/get-to-know-planet-security.