A Tactical Partnership That Combines Policy Automation with Expert Readiness Strategy
- RSI Assurance brings deep CMMC and NIST 800-171 expertise, Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs), and end-to-end readiness planning.
- Exostar provides the platform foundation, including its powerful CMMC Policy Module and Certification Assistant tool for centralized evidence and control tracking.
This hybrid model ensures that both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution are optimized from day one.
The 60-Day Timeline
Weeks 1–2: Kickoff & Gap Analysis
- Define system boundaries and compliance scope (enclave vs. enterprise-wide)
- RSI conducts a NIST 800-171 gap analysis
- Exostar’s Certification Assistant is deployed, launching:
- Control mapping dashboard
- Policy engine
- Stakeholder task assignments
Weeks 3–4: Policy Customization & Control Execution
- Exostar’s CMMC Policy Module is used to generate draft policies
- RSI Assurance validates policy alignment and provides control remediation guidance
- Technical fixes are prioritized: MFA, encryption, audit logging, access reviews
Weeks 5–6: Readiness Testing & Audit Prep
- RSI runs a full mock CMMC Level 2 assessment
- SSP and POA&M are finalized within the Exostar platform
- Training logs, evidence artifacts, and system security plans are consolidated
- RSI guides submission to a C3PAO or DIBCAC High, depending on project type
Key Division of Roles
| Area | Exostar | RSI Assurance |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Engine | ✅ Drafts & customizes policies | ✅ Validates & enhances policy set |
| Control Tracking | ✅ Certification Assistant dashboard | ✅ Oversight & compliance coaching |
| Evidence Collection | ✅ Platform-based repository | ✅ Sufficiency checks & formatting |
| Mock Assessment | ❌ | ✅ CCP/CCA-led readiness validation |
| C3PAO Readiness | ❌ | ✅ Guidance & documentation review |
Why 60 Days Is Achievable
This program is designed for organizations with basic infrastructure in place, think M365 GCC High, endpoint protection, and backup systems.
With weekly reviews, clear ownership, and integrated tooling, the 60-day model is not just aggressive, it’s realistic.
- Exostar’s policy and evidence automation dramatically cuts documentation time
- RSI’s prebuilt templates and audit simulation ensure audit-readiness
- No duplication of effort or guesswork: one integrated system, one team
Conclusion
Whether you’re preparing for a C3PAO engagement or working toward a DIBCAC High score, RSI Assurance and Exostar offer the fastest, most reliable path to CMMC compliance.
It’s a smart, tactical partnership that combines automation with assurance, and gets you over the compliance finish line in just 60 days.
Ready to get started? Contact RSI Assurance today to learn more about our 60-day CMMC Readiness Program.
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RSI Assurance anticipates the final requirement will be in place October 2025.