An OSC's Journey through CMMC

CMMC Level 2 Certification demands an institute-wide transformation that extends far beyond IT compliance. This session presents USC Institute for Creative Technologies' comprehensive 18-month journey from initial gap assessment (200+ findings) through successful certification. The session will deliver practical frameworks and hard-won lessons adaptable to any organization—whether you're a research institution bridging academia and defense, a university department, or a nontraditional contractor. This session dissects the critical components required not only to achieve CMMC Level 2 Certification but also to sustain compliance, post-audit. Topics include strategic approach, preparation, documentation structure and preparation, C3PAO selection, and lessons learned.