CHICAGO – Today, MxD announced the official launch of CMMC CompliancePro, an interactive guide developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers navigate the complex process of meeting federal cybersecurity deadlines.
The tool is officially live and available to manufacturers at: cmmcpro.org.ohio-state.edu/
This launch comes at a critical moment for manufacturing defense contractors, which are required to comply with the U.S. Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2, as of November 2025.
“MxD is excited to partner with CDME to provide a resource for manufacturers that are navigating this new cybersecurity requirement,” said Scott Kruse, an MxD senior project engineer.
The project, funded by a grant from the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness, has delivered a first-of-its-kind interactive guide that simplifies the CMMC process. CMMC CompliancePro walks manufacturers through the certification process step-by-step, translating dense technical requirements into clear, actionable steps.
“Our tool is designed to simplify the process by providing education, templates and step-by-step guidance,” said Vimal Buck, project lead and CDME director of cybersecurity. “With these resources, users can efficiently prepare the necessary artifacts to demonstrate and achieve conformance.”
CMMC CompliancePro offers manufacturers tailored guidance aligned with the 110 controls outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s SP 800-171. It includes editable templates for key documents such as “System Security Plans” and “Plans of Action and Milestones” to help manufacturers streamline the compliance process.
Users can also explore interactive training modules focused on key cyber hygiene topics, including threat prevention, vendor management, and disaster recovery. Additionally, the tool features real-world case studies that demonstrate how small manufacturers have successfully put these practices into action.
Following initial testing and refinement with a group of small manufacturers across Ohio, CMMC CompliancePro will continue to be featured and distributed through MxD workshops, webinars, and outreach events, helping manufacturers strengthen their cyber resilience and readiness for defense work.
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