The CMMC Accelerator Cohort
Get CMMC Ready.
Together. Faster. For Less.
Get assessment-ready with the cohort for a fraction of going solo. Built for the Defense Industrial Base.
Cohort-Based CMMC Compliance for the Defense Industrial Base
Instead of navigating CMMC 2.0 alone, you move through certification alongside a group of peer companies, guided by cybersecurity experts, at a fraction of the cost and time of going solo. Defense Technology Accelerators and Valor Cybersecurity.
Solo Compliance is Broken for Most Defense Contractors
CMMC is no longer optional. Primes are already screening subcontractors by certification status, and solo compliance, consultants, documentation, 9–18 months isn’t realistic for most small and mid-sized contractors. That’s the gap the CMMC Accelerator cohort was built to close.
$75K–$150K+
Solo cost range
9–18 months
Solo timeline
The CMMC rule is live. Primes are already filtering subs by certification status. Most defense contractors can’t afford to go alone. The cohort changes that.
What You Get
Every company gets the same structured path to CMMC readiness: a completed SSP, POA&M, WISP, and IRP, built for you, not just templated. Guided step-by-step by cybersecurity experts, no in-house expertise required.
Shared Momentum
Progress alongside peer companies for shared accountability.
Full Documentation
Every required document (SSP, POAM, WISP, IRP) is built for you.
Expert-Led
Guided by cybersecurity SMEs, no technical expertise required.
Cost-Effective
Achieve certification at a fraction (50% of the price of solo compliance)
How The Cohort Works
The CMMC Accelerator follows a clear, five-stage path from enrollment to audit-ready certification, securing your seat, closing compliance gaps, building documentation, preparing for assessment, and maintaining continuous compliance.
01
Enroll
Secure Seat
02
Gap Analysis
Spot Weaknesses
03
Build Docs
Fill Gaps
04
Audit Prep
Prove Readiness
✓
Ready
Stay Certified
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CMMC Accelerator cost compared to going solo?
The cohort model typically costs about half of what solo CMMC compliance runs, without sacrificing the quality or completeness of your documentation.
Who is the CMMC Accelerator for?
Small and mid-sized defense contractors and subcontractors in the Defense Industrial Base who need to reach CMMC 2.0 compliance but don’t have the budget or internal resources for a solo engagement.
Do I need in-house cybersecurity expertise to join?
No. The program is expert-led, Valor Cybersecurity’s team guides every company through each stage, so no prior technical expertise is required.
How long does the cohort take to complete?
While solo compliance typically takes 9–18 months, the cohort model is designed to move faster by pooling resources and momentum across peer companies at each stage.
What documentation will I walk away with?
A complete SSP, POA&M, WISP, and IRP are the core documents required to demonstrate CMMC readiness during a formal assessment.
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