What is a C3PAO?
C3PAO denotes Certified Third Party Assessment Organization. This entity is duly authorized and accredited by the CMMC Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) for the purpose of conducting formal cybersecurity assessments under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework established by the U.S. Department of Defense. The CMMC framework aims to ensure that defense contractors and other…