Cyber Kiaʻi is proud to announce that its owner has earned the CMMC Certified Professional™ certification, also known as the CCP certification. This milestone strengthens Cyber Kiaʻi’s ability to help businesses prepare for CMMC Level 2 certification, protect sensitive information, and meet cybersecurity compliance expectations for Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors.
For companies in the Defense Industrial Base, understanding CMMC can feel overwhelming. Businesses may need to review cybersecurity controls, protect Federal Contract Information, safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information, prepare policies and procedures, collect evidence, and understand how their systems will be assessed.
Cyber Kiaʻi helps make the CMMC process easier to understand, especially for small and mid-sized businesses that need practical, clear, and business-friendly cybersecurity guidance.
What Is a CMMC Certified Professional?
A CMMC Certified Professional, or CCP, is a cybersecurity professional who has completed approved CMMC training and passed the CCP certification exam.
The CCP certification validates knowledge of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, including CMMC governance, source documents, scoping, the CMMC assessment process, Federal Contract Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, and how CMMC practices are evaluated.
For companies preparing for CMMC Level 2, working with a CCP means they are getting support from someone formally trained in the CMMC framework and the assessment process.
How Is a CCP Different from a Registered Practitioner?
CMMC includes different types of professionals, and it is important for businesses to understand the difference between a Registered Practitioner (RP) and a CMMC Certified Professional (CCP).
A Registered Practitioner may provide consulting, recommendations, and implementation support to organizations preparing for CMMC. However, RPs cannot participate as members of an official CMMC assessment team.
A CMMC Certified Professional can also provide consulting and CMMC readiness support, but the CCP certification goes further. A CCP has completed formal CMMC training and passed the CCP certification exam, demonstrating validated knowledge of the CMMC framework, CMMC source documents, scoping, assessment methodology, and the CMMC Assessment Process.
Most importantly, a CCP may be eligible to support official CMMC assessments as part of an assessment team, depending on the assessment role and applicable CMMC ecosystem requirements.
In simple terms:
A Registered Practitioner can help a company prepare for CMMC, but a CCP has earned a formal CMMC certification and may be asked to support official CMMC assessments. RPs cannot serve on official CMMC assessment teams.
This distinction matters because CMMC Level 2 certification is not just about implementing cybersecurity controls. Companies must understand how their environment is scoped, how CUI is handled, what evidence is needed, and how cybersecurity practices are evaluated during an assessment. Working with a CCP gives organizations access to someone with certified knowledge of both CMMC preparation and the assessment process.
Why CMMC Level 2 Preparation Matters
CMMC Level 2 applies to many businesses that handle Controlled Unclassified Information as part of Department of Defense contracts. These companies are expected to implement the 110 security requirements from NIST SP 800-171 and be prepared to show that those requirements are in place.
For many businesses, especially small and mid-sized contractors, this can be challenging. They may not have a dedicated compliance department or internal cybersecurity team with the time to translate CMMC requirements into practical steps.
Cyber Kiaʻi helps businesses move from confusion to clarity.
How Cyber Kiaʻi Can Help with CMMC Level 2
Cyber Kiaʻi provides practical CMMC consulting services to help businesses prepare for CMMC Level 2 certification. The goal is to help organizations understand what is required, identify gaps, prioritize remediation, and prepare for an official CMMC assessment.
Cyber Kiaʻi can assist with:
CMMC Level 2 readiness support
CMMC gap reviews
NIST SP 800-171 readiness reviews
CUI scoping and data flow discussions
System Security Plan support
Plan of Action and Milestones support
Cybersecurity policy and procedure development
CMMC evidence preparation
Security awareness training
Executive-friendly cybersecurity reporting
Preparation for working with a C3PAO
Cyber Kiaʻi’s approach is practical, clear, and focused on helping businesses build a cybersecurity program that supports both compliance and operations.
CMMC Consulting for Hawaii Businesses and Defense Contractors
Cyber Kiaʻi is committed to helping Hawaii businesses and defense contractors improve their cybersecurity posture and prepare for CMMC requirements. CMMC preparation does not have to feel impossible. With the right guidance, companies can understand their current state, prioritize the work, and create a realistic path toward CMMC Level 2 readiness.
Earning the CCP certification is an important step in Cyber Kiaʻi’s continued mission to support organizations that need to protect sensitive government information and meet cybersecurity compliance requirements.
If your company is preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification, needs help understanding CMMC compliance, or is unsure where to begin, Cyber Kiaʻi can help.
Contact Cyber Kiaʻi today to start your CMMC Level 2 readiness journey with confidence.