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CCP Exam Topics and Domains
CCP is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with DoD, Assessment Tools, CMMC-AB, NARA, and more.
CMMC Ecosystem
Roles and Responsibilities in CMMC Ecosystem
Identify and compare roles/responsibilities/requirements of authorities across the CMMC Ecosystem
CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct (Ethics)
Guiding Principles and Practices
Identify and apply knowledge of the Guiding Principles and Practices of the CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct
CMMC Governance and Source Documents
FCI and CUI in Non-Federal Networks
- Demonstrate understanding of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Determine appropriate roles/responsibilities for FCI and CUI
- Demonstrate understanding of CMMC Source and Supplementary documents
Data Classification and Handling
- Understand data classification, collection, and analysis
- Apply appropriate marking and labeling requirements
CMMC Source Documents
- Navigate and use CMMC source documents effectively
- Apply source documents to assessment scenarios
CMMC Model Construct and Implementation Evaluation
CMMC Model Architecture
- Apply appropriate CMMC Source Documents to evaluate implementation
- Review CMMC practices using assessment guides
Assessment Criteria and Methodology
- Apply knowledge of CMMC Assessment Criteria and Methodology
- Analyze adequacy and sufficiency of evidence
CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)
Phase 1 - Plan and Prepare Assessment
- Choose appropriate roles of CCP in developing assessment plan
- Assist in analyzing requirements and developing plans
Phase 2 - Conduct Assessment
- Apply CMMC Assessment Process requirements as team member
- Assist in collecting and examining evidence
Phase 3 - Report Assessment Results
- Demonstrate comprehension of CCP role in assessment reporting
- Assist in delivering recommended assessment results
Phase 4 - Evaluation of Outstanding Assessment POA&M Items
- Demonstrate comprehension of CCP role in POA&M evaluation
- Understand remediation requirements
Scoping
High-Level Scoping
Understand CMMC High-Level Scoping as described in CAP
FCI Asset Scoping
- Analyze organization environment to generate appropriate scope
- Define FCI data in various asset forms
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CCP earns the Certified CMMC Professional certification. It sits in the CMMC Assessment and Compliance track.
- CCA - Certified CMMC AssessorCCP is prerequisite for CCA
- CCI - Certified CMMC Instructor CCP is prerequisite for CCI
- Lead Assessor - CMMC Lead Assessor Advanced role requiring CCA certification
- RP - Registered Practitioner Implementation and consulting focus
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalComplementary security certification
- CISA - Certified Information Systems AuditorComplementary audit skills
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for CCP.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-10-17
- Announcement date: 2022-10-19
- CMMC Assessment Reporting System 2.0 New reporting requirements likely in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-06-01
- CMMC Artifact Hashing Tool 1.2 Tool usage now part of assessment process topics • Release date: 2024-03-15
Who should take this exam?
- College degree in cyber or IT field OR 2+ years related experience
- 2+ years experience in cyber, IT, or assessment field
- CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge/experience