CMMC Evidence 101: How to Prove NIST 800-171 Compliance in a Level 2 Assessment

Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Get your free SPRS Roadmap here: https://cmmccomplianceguide.com/free-sprs-roadmapIn this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Austin and Brooke break down the #1 thing that trips companies up before a CMMC Level 2 assessment: evidence.Having a binder of policies (or a 300-page SSP) is not enough. Assessors want proof you are doing what you say you do consistently, over time and they want it organized so they can quickly map evidence to controls and assessment objectives.You’ll learn:What assessors mean by “acceptable evidence” (and what doesn’t count)The “who, what, when, where” test for logs and proofHow tickets, approvals, and checklists strengthen your evidence trailWhat to avoid putting in cloud ticketing systems (SPD risks)Manufacturer-specific pitfalls assessors notice on the shop floorWhy “fresh out of the oven” evidence raises red flagsHow GRC tools can make evidence collection and linking easier