CMMC 2.0 Readiness in Southeast Michigan: How CTS Helps Your Business Prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Compliance

The Department of Defense’s CMMC 2.0 framework is becoming a core requirement for doing business within the defense supply chain. For manufacturers, engineering firms, machine shops, and contractors across Southeast Michigan, achieving CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 is now essential.

For most organizations, the challenge is not the certification itself. The challenge is getting ready for certification. That is the role CTS Companies fills.

CTS helps Southeast Michigan organizations prepare for CMMC by providing readiness assessments, gap analysis, documentation support, and technical remediation. CTS does not perform the final CMMC certification, but CTS does coordinate with accredited C3PAO partners and provides the auditable documentation required for a successful assessment.

Why CMMC Readiness Matters for Michigan Companies

Defense-related organizations in Michigan must be able to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC 2.0 formalizes this requirement by enforcing:

• Documented cybersecurity practices

• Verified security controls

• Demonstrated compliance during a formal audit

• A clear record of continuous improvement

Many organizations do not struggle with technology. They struggle with preparation. Certification failures typically occur due to missing documentation, incomplete evidence, unmapped controls, or incorrect scoping. This is the gap CTS helps close.

How CTS Helps Organizations Prepare for CMMC 2.0

Below are the core service areas provided by CTS to support CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 readiness.

1. CMMC Readiness Assessment and Gap Analysis

CTS begins every engagement with a structured readiness assessment aligned to:

• CMMC 2.0 Level 1 practices

• CMMC 2.0 Level 2 practices

• NIST SP 800-171 controls

• DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements

The assessment includes evaluation of:

• Current cybersecurity controls

• Evidence availability

• Security practices and workflows

• Technical gaps such as MFA, logging, backup maturity, encryption, and endpoint security

• Administrative gaps such as policies, access procedures, and training

• Boundary definition and CUI data mapping

The outcome is a CMMC Gap Analysis Report that provides a prioritized roadmap to reach full compliance.

2. CMMC Documentation Support (SSP, POA&M, Policies, Procedures)

CMMC requires extensive documentation. CTS assists with creation and maintenance of all essential documents, including:

• System Security Plan (SSP)

• Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

• Written cybersecurity policies

• Procedures for operational control areas

• Asset inventories and system boundary diagrams

• Incident response documentation

• Access control documentation

• Audit log and monitoring documentation

• Configuration baseline records

CTS ensures documentation meets the expectations of CMMC assessors and can be presented as evidence during the audit.

3. Technical and Administrative Remediation

CTS assists with remediation work required to achieve readiness for CMMC Level 1 or Level 2. This includes:

Technical remediation:

• Multi-factor authentication implementation

• Server, workstation, and firewall hardening

• SIEM and centralized logging setup

• Network segmentation for CUI environments

• Encryption enforcement

• Backup modernization and testing

• Endpoint detection and response (EDR/MDR)

• Vulnerability management and patching processes

Administrative remediation:

• Policy creation and alignment

• Cybersecurity awareness training

• Documented access control workflows

• Role and responsibility definitions

• Incident response plan improvements

• Continuous monitoring plans

CTS tailors remediation recommendations to each company’s size, industry, and operational constraints.

4. Coordination With C3PAOs and Certification Partners

CTS does not perform the CMMC certification itself, because only accredited C3PAOs can certify companies under CMMC 2.0. However, CTS coordinates closely with certification partners to ensure clients are prepared.

This includes:

• Preparing all required documentation and evidence

• Creating and organizing artifacts needed for each control

• Assisting with audit preparation and scheduling

• Helping define scope, boundaries, and CUI flows

• Supporting subject matter experts during interviews

• Ensuring all mapped controls align with assessor expectations

CTS ensures that organizations walk into their CMMC audit fully prepared and with no gaps in documentation or evidence.

Why Southeast Michigan Companies Choose CTS for CMMC Preparation

CTS has decades of experience supporting organizations in Bloomfield Hills, Ann Arbor, Novi, Troy, Detroit, Auburn Hills, Livonia, and throughout Southeast Michigan. CTS specializes in helping small and mid-sized manufacturers, engineering firms, and service providers meet the strict cybersecurity expectations of the defense supply chain.

Organizations choose CTS because CTS provides:

• A clear, structured readiness process

• Practical remediation guidance

• Strong regional presence

• Transparent documentation

• Coordination with top C3PAO partners

• Long-term cybersecurity maturity planning

Conclusion: CTS Helps Michigan Businesses Achieve CMMC 2.0 Readiness

CTS helps Southeast Michigan organizations reach CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 readiness through:

• Comprehensive readiness assessments and gap analysis

• Complete documentation support including SSP, POA&M, and policies

• Technical and administrative remediation services

• Coordination with accredited C3PAO partners

While CTS does not perform the final certification, CTS prepares organizations for a successful audit and provides all evidence and documentation needed for certification to proceed smoothly.