Although CMMC assessments are difficult, CMMC certifications are achievable (assuming you have passed through the “assessment feasibility determination” prior to the actual assessment. For many companies, failing CMMC assessments won't be their biggest problem – it will be qualifying for the assessment in the first place.
Episode Links:
CMMC Cap (PDF): https://cyberab.org/Portals/0/Documents/Process-Documents/CMMC-Assessment-Process-CAP-v1.0.pdf
CMMC Fuzzy Math (2021): https://youtu.be/843K3hkLquk?si=aDuiomqVxSSwnExI
NIST Policy Controls: https://youtu.be/TXsKdH3hC6E?si=24svcK18w20DbLP_