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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Advanced

CMMC Level 3

Highest CMMC level, requiring Level 2 certification plus 24 selected NIST SP 800-172 requirements assessed by DIBCAC.

Definition

Level 3 (Expert) protects CUI on high-priority programs against advanced persistent threats. A Final Level 2 (C3PAO) status is a prerequisite, and the government (DCMA DIBCAC) conducts the Level 3 assessment every three years.

Example

A contractor supporting a classified-adjacent weapons program undergoes a DIBCAC Level 3 assessment.

Exam tip

Level 3 assessments are conducted by the government, not C3PAOs.

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