CMMC Consulting, Powered by the Artemis™ Platform
SunStone leads with the Artemis Platform for CMMC Level 1, 2, and 3. When contractors need hands-on help (CUI scoping, SSP authoring, C3PAO readiness), we work alongside an ecosystem of independent CMMC consultants who deliver those engagements on top of the platform.
Why the Platform Comes First
Most CMMC consulting was built for an era of paper SSPs and hourly billing. SunStone's position is different: the platform owns the program, and consultants amplify it where expert hands are needed.
Integrates with your existing environment
Artemis connects to the cloud environments, GRC tools, HR systems, and ticketing platforms your team already runs, pulling evidence, tracking gaps, and routing remediation work through the systems people use every day.
You own the work product
Artemis generates the SSP, POA&M, and policies, and they're stored on your network, not on a consultant's drive. When an engagement ends, nothing walks out the door.
Consultants amplify, not replace
When you need expert help, our partner consultants plug directly into the same Artemis tenant your team will keep using after certification.
What the Artemis Platform Does for CMMC
A purpose-built compliance platform that takes defense contractors from gap analysis to assessor-ready, then keeps them there.
All 110 Level 2 practices mapped to NIST SP 800-171 with evidence requirements.
SSP and POA&M generation from live system state, so there's no drift between the document and reality.
Continuous evidence collection across your enclave so audits aren't a fire drill.
Assessor-ready exports for C3PAO engagements and Level 1 self-assessments.
Where CMMC Consultants Add Value
The Artemis Platform automatically generates the SSP, POA&M, and policies from your live system state. Independent CMMC consultants in our partner network focus on the judgment work around those artifacts: scoping, interpretation, prime/DIBCAC conversations, and assessor readiness, all inside the same Artemis tenant.
CUI & enclave scoping
Identifying where CUI lives, drawing a defensible boundary, and choosing between an enclave or full-environment approach before assessment dollars are spent.
Practice interpretation & implementation guidance
Translating the 110 Level 2 practices into decisions for your environment (how to satisfy AC, IA, and SC practices given your stack), and reviewing the SSP and POA&M that Artemis generates before they go to an assessor.
Prime & DIBCAC support
Flow-down questions, prime-contractor reviews, and DIBCAC engagements, handled by consultants who've sat at those tables.
C3PAO readiness
Mock assessments and evidence walk-throughs so the real C3PAO engagement is a confirmation, not a discovery exercise.
Consultant-Only vs Artemis Platform + Partner Consultant
How the two engagement models compare on cost, ownership, and time to certification.
| Consultant-Only | Artemis Platform + Partner Consultant | |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | Hourly retainer, multi-year | Platform subscription + targeted partner help |
| Documentation ownership | Lives on the consultant's drive | Lives in your Artemis tenant |
| Time to assessment-ready | 12–18 months | 60–90 days |
| Cost profile | $250K–$750K+ retainer | Platform + scoped partner engagement |
| Post-certification continuity | Depends on the consultant | Your team runs the Artemis Platform |
Built for Both Sides of the Engagement
For defense contractors
Start with the Artemis Platform. If you need hands-on help with scoping, SSP authoring, or C3PAO readiness, we'll introduce you to a consultant in our partner network who works directly inside your tenant.
Talk to UsFor CMMC consultants
Deliver better outcomes for your clients on the Artemis Platform. Faster time to assessment-ready, a defensible work product clients keep, and a tenant that anchors the relationship post-certification. Join our partner network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CMMC consultant do?
A CMMC consultant guides a defense contractor through certification: scoping the CUI environment, mapping NIST SP 800-171 practices, authoring the System Security Plan and POA&M, and preparing for the C3PAO assessment. The work spans technical implementation, policy authoring, and assessor readiness.
Does SunStone provide CMMC consulting services directly?
No. SunStone leads with the Artemis Platform for CMMC. Hands-on consulting engagements are delivered by independent CMMC consultants in our partner network, working inside your Artemis tenant so the SSP, evidence, and program stay with you.
How do I get connected with a partner consultant?
Contact us with a short description of your CMMC scope and timeline. We'll introduce you to consultants in our network whose experience matches your enclave size, level (1, 2, or 3), and industry.
Can I use my existing consultant with the Artemis Platform?
Yes. The Artemis Platform is consultant-agnostic. Your current CMMC consultant can review and refine the SSP and POA&M that Artemis generates, advise on practice implementation, and prep you for the C3PAO assessment, all inside your tenant.
I'm a CMMC consultant. How do I partner with SunStone?
We're actively growing the partner network. Consultants who deliver engagements on the Artemis Platform get a defensible work product for their clients, faster time to assessment-ready, and a recurring tenant their clients keep using post-certification. Contact us to start the conversation.
Ready to Move on CMMC?
See the Artemis Platform first. If you need a partner consultant, we'll bring one in.