The C3PAO audit, rehearsed before it counts.
Simulate the real C3PAO assessment before it counts. Catch gaps, validate evidence, and walk into your official audit knowing you're ready.
- 320
- assessment objectives tested
- Every tier
- of your team interviewed
- 0
- surprises on assessment day
- What is a CMMC mock assessment?
- A CMMC mock assessment is a full dress rehearsal of your official C3PAO audit. Independent assessors review your evidence, interview your team, and test your controls exactly the way the real assessment will — so you find the gaps while they're still cheap to fix, instead of during the audit that determines your contract eligibility.
The problem
The Cost of Being Unprepared
- Failed assessments cost $15K-$50K in wasted fees
- You can't redo failed assessments for 90+ days
- Surprise findings destroy timelines and budgets
- Contract opportunities slip away while you remediate
- Teams freeze under pressure without practice
How it works
Run the audit before the audit
Step 01
Pre-Assessment Preparation
We review your documentation, evidence repositories, and team roster.
Step 02
Evidence Review
We examine all artifacts, logs, policies, and documentation for each required control.
Step 03
Team Interviews
We conduct structured interviews with your team to validate control implementation.
Step 04
Findings & Remediation
You receive detailed findings with specific steps to close any gaps.
Deliverables
Concrete artifacts you keep
Not advice that evaporates when the engagement ends. Everything you need to move forward — and reuse with any assessor.
You also receive
- Prioritized remediation plan for every gap found
- Readiness recommendation for scheduling your official C3PAO assessment
Outcomes
Why it pays off
Catch Issues Early
Find and fix gaps before the official assessment, when they're still cheap to remediate.
Save Money
Avoid $15K-$50K in wasted assessment fees and 90+ day re-assessment delays.
Validate Evidence
Confirm every artifact meets the bar assessors will actually apply.
Protect Timelines
Keep contract pursuits on schedule by de-risking the official audit.
Build Team Confidence
Your team practices interviews before the day that counts.
We've got you covered
Frequently asked questions
When should we schedule a mock assessment?
4-8 weeks before your official C3PAO assessment — enough time to remediate findings without losing momentum.
What happens if we fail the mock assessment?
That's the point of doing it. You get detailed remediation guidance for every finding, with no official record and no 90-day penalty.
Are you a C3PAO?
Deliberately not. Our independence means a conflict-free evaluation, and you can use any authorized C3PAO for the official assessment.
How ready should we be before booking?
We recommend 90%+ readiness so the mock assessment validates your program rather than restating known gaps.
Validate your readiness
Book a 30-minute readiness call with a Fortwise advisor. No high-pressure sales — just a clear read on where you stand and what it takes to certify.
- Confirm which CMMC level your contracts actually require
- Pinpoint the gaps most likely to fail your assessment
- Leave with a clear, prioritized path to certification
One-on-one with a CMMC advisor · No obligation · We never store your CUI
