CMMC Penetration Testing
Penetration testing aligned to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), helping defense contractors safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and achieve certification readiness.
Overview
White Knight Labs provides penetration testing services tailored for organizations seeking compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Our testing helps defense contractors, subcontractors, and vendors validate that technical safeguards are effective in protecting CUI and Federal Contract Information (FCI).
CMMC requirements are specific to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. Purely private sector organizations are not required to adopt CMMC. However, companies that partner with, subcontract to, or support DoD contractors may be asked to demonstrate CMMC-aligned practices, including penetration testing.
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Why CMMC Pentesting Matters
- At Maturity Level 3 and above, penetration testing is required under CA.3.162.
- Contractors and subcontractors must provide evidence that systems storing or processing CUI are tested annually.
- Some primes extend CMMC-aligned requirements to their vendors and partners in the private sector.
- Penetration testing validates that vulnerabilities are identified and addressed before they impact federal contracts.
What We Test
- External-facing systems and internet perimeter defenses
- Internal networks and lateral movement pathways
- Web applications and APIs tied to CUI or FCI data
- Authentication, SSO, and identity management (including Azure AD)
- Cloud services (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or other environments used for DoD contracts)
- Privilege escalation opportunities and endpoint controls
- Segmentation between in-scope and out-of-scope systems
- Vendor and supply chain integrations where applicable
Deliverables
- Professional PDF penetration testing report (executive summary + technical findings)
- Vulnerability scan results and supporting evidence
- Proof of exploitation where applicable
- Remediation recommendations aligned to CMMC control expectations
- Optional retest to validate fixes
- Additional reporting as required for C3PAO assessors or prime contractors
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — penetration testing is required at Maturity Level 3 and above (CA.3.162).
CMMC is specific to DoD contractors and subcontractors. Pure private-sector organizations are not required to adopt it, but some primes may ask their vendors to align with CMMC practices.
Yes — our reports provide assessor-ready evidence, aligned with CMMC practices and NIST 800-171 requirements.
Yes — retests are available to confirm remediation before assessment.
Next Steps
All CMMC penetration testing engagements begin with a scoping call to define your systems, CUI/FCI data flows, and reporting needs.
White Knight Labs provides penetration testing aligned to CMMC requirements, helping defense contractors, subcontractors, and their partners demonstrate compliance and protect CUI across their environments.
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