CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) - Professional Pathway to CMMC Assessment Expertise
Overview
Become a Certified CMMC Assessor through our comprehensive CMMC CCA training, where you can gain essential skills and knowledge to excel in cybersecurity assessments. The CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) occupies a critical position within the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem, with the primary responsibility of executing comprehensive cybersecurity assessments for defense contractors.
CMMC Training Overview
Why CMMC?
CMMC Cost Factor
Certification Pathway
Key Requirements
FAQs
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Must first complete CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification
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Advanced certification for cybersecurity professionals
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Authorized to conduct official CMMC assessments
Responsibilities of a CMMC Certified Assessor
Core Functions
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Conduct rigorous cybersecurity assessments
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Evaluate organizational compliance with CMMC standards
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Verify implementation of security practices
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Provide authoritative assessment reports
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Support the defense industrial base’s cybersecurity infrastructure
Who Should Pursue CCA Certification?
Ideal candidates include:
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Experienced cybersecurity professionals
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IT security auditors
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Compliance specialists
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Professionals with deep technical security knowledge
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Individuals committed to national security efforts
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you must have the foundational cybersecurity knowledge of a CMMC Certified Professional, which you can obtain by taking the following course and exam:
- CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)
This is an unofficial summary provided for your convenience. Always refer to The Cyber AB website https://cyberab.org/CMMC-Ecosystem/Ecosystem-Roles/Assessing-and-Certificationfor official requirements and be aware that CMMC requirements are subject to change.
Professional Benefits
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Advanced cybersecurity certification
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Specialized assessment skills
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Critical role in defense sector security
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Expanded career opportunities
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Contribution to national security infrastructure
Certification Process
Important Considerations
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Requires prior CCP certification
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Demonstrates advanced cybersecurity expertise
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Provides authorized assessment capabilities
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Rigorous training and qualification requirements
Securing the Defense Ecosystem, One Assessment at a Time
Disclaimer
Certification details and requirements are subject to change. Always verify the most current information with the Cyber AB official sources.
CMMC Training Acceptable Use Policy, (AUP).
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FAQs
All training purchases are final and non-refundable. Due to the immediate digital delivery and automated fulfillment workflows initiated upon purchase, we are unable to process returns or issue refunds for any training products. We encourage you to carefully review all details before completing your purchase.
A CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) is a cybersecurity professional who holds a critical role within the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem. Their primary responsibility is to execute comprehensive cybersecurity assessments for defense contractors, evaluating their organizational compliance with CMMC standards, verifying the implementation of security practices, and providing authoritative assessment reports. They are essential in supporting the cybersecurity infrastructure of the defense industrial base.
To become a CMMC Certified Assessor, candidates must first complete the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification. This advanced certification for cybersecurity professionals then authorizes them to conduct official CMMC assessments. It signifies advanced cybersecurity expertise and provides authorized assessment capabilities.
The ideal candidates for CCA certification include experienced cybersecurity professionals, IT security auditors, compliance specialists, and professionals with deep technical security knowledge. Individuals committed to national security efforts would also find this certification beneficial due to its critical role in the defense sector.
Achieving CCA certification opens numerous doors for your career. A CCA is qualified to be an integral part of a C3PAO (CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization) assessment team, and they are specifically eligible to assess CMMC Level 2 practice controls.
The course fee for the CMMC CCA training is USD 3200.00. Order fulfillment typically occurs between 24 to 48 hours. Corporate volume discounts and flexible training options are available for organizations looking to train their teams efficiently and affordably. Flex Private 1-on-1 Training is also offered, with schedules based on student preference the cost is $3650
CCP certification is required
All Step Ahead trainers are CAICO-approved Provisional Instructors (PIs), holding both CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) certifications. Each of our instructors, including Robert Joseph, also possesses DoD security clearances. You can find all our instructors listed in the CyberAB Marketplace.
Yes, prior certification is a strict requirement. Candidates must first complete the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification before they can enroll in the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) training program. This ensures that individuals pursuing the CCA certification already possess foundational knowledge in CMMC.
Interested individuals can learn more about CCA certification by contacting a certification advisor. They can also schedule a call directly through the provided online form on the Step Ahead Solutions website. For corporate volume discounts or flexible training options, it is recommended to call Step Ahead Solutions directly.
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Course Fee $3200.00 USD
Order fulfillment between 24hrs to 48hrs
Corporate Volume Discounts:
Train Your Team Efficiently & Affordably. Corporate volume discounts and flexible training options available. Call us to learn more.
Flex Private 1-on-1 Training:
Schedule is based on students preference.
Trainers
Robert Kenny Joseph
Robert is an entrepreneur, investor and founder/vice president of Step Ahead. A mature technologist who specializes in simplifying complexity. He is responsible for Technology Management. Acutis Cloud Enclave (ACE) one of his recent innovations is one such that is now available in AWS Marketplace. His goal is to enhance the credibility, integrity and reputation of SMB by augmenting their cybersecurity posture. He has a MS in Engineering Management & Leadership from Santa Clara University, CA and is an active alumnus in SCU and Stanford University.
John R. Sciandra
John, founder and CEO of Consultant Works is Vice President responsible for Step Ahead Training related to CMMC and Federal Contracting. John Sciandra is a seasoned and credentialed veteran of Information/Cyber Security. Having been a practitioner early on, he has participated in several large DOD investigations, Presidential and Congressional studies and served as a threat hunter to the FBI. Today John is focused on bringing cybersecurity solutions to small and medium sized businesses that otherwise could not afford them.