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Most contractors handling CUI will need a certified third-party assessment, not a self-assessment, and the window to prepare is closing faster than most organizations realize.
A C3PAO (CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization) is the independent body authorized to certify defense contractors for CMMC. Here's who they are, what they do, and why the assessor shortage is already a problem.
