M43 Programs

Join a growing mission-critical area of cybersecurity for national defense.

The Department of Defense built a framework called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification — CMMC. Its purpose is to ensure every contractor in the defense supply chain properly protects sensitive information. To win DoD contracts, organizations must demonstrate compliance. Not just on paper, but also in practice.

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) needs trained professionals who understand both technical controls and federal compliance — a rare combined skill set, and one of the largest emerging needs in cybersecurity.

With over 300,000 organizations in the Defense Industrial Base impacted, CMMC represents one of the largest emerging needs in cybersecurity — and one of the clearest credentialed pathways for Veterans and military spouses to enter the field.

300,000

Organizations ImpacteD

2 WEEKS

Live Virtual Learning

100%

Scholarship Coverage

Two certifications, one great career path.

CCP is the foundation. After earning it and gaining cybersecurity experience, you can return for the advanced CCA — the credential authorized to lead official Level 2 assessments.

Earn your CCP

Complete the 2-week Certified CMMC Professional cohort and pass the certification exam. The entry point into the CMMC ecosystem.

Earn your CCP

Complete the 2-week Certified CMMC Professional cohort and pass the certification exam. The entry point into the CMMC ecosystem.

Build Experience

Apply your skills in real-world cybersecurity roles. Support assessment teams as a CCP and gain the experience required for CCA.

Build Experience

Apply your skills in real-world cybersecurity roles. Support assessment teams as a CCP and gain the experience required for CCA.

Advance to CCA

Return for Certified CMMC Assessor training. Become authorized to lead and conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments.

Advance to CCA

Return for Certified CMMC Assessor training. Become authorized to lead and conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments.

ENTRY LEVEL

CCP

Certified CMMC Professional

The foundational certification for individuals working in cybersecurity compliance within the defense sector.

Learn the CMMC 2.0 framework

Identify gaps in cybersecurity practices

Support organizations preparing for assessments

Participate as members of assessment teams

WHO IT'S FOR

Individuals transitioning into cybersecurity, IT professionals, consultants, and those interested in working with defense contractors or federal compliance.

ENTRY LEVEL

CCP

Certified CMMC Professional

The foundational certification for individuals working in cybersecurity compliance within the defense sector.

Learn the CMMC 2.0 framework

Identify gaps in cybersecurity practices

Support organizations preparing for assessments

Participate as members of assessment teams

WHO IT'S FOR

Individuals transitioning into cybersecurity, IT professionals, consultants, and those interested in working with defense contractors or federal compliance.

ADVANCED

CCA

Certified CMMC Assessor

The advanced credential authorizing professionals to lead and conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments.

Evaluate whether organizations meet CMMC

Validate security based on NIST SP 800-171

Lead teams within authorized C3PAOs

Make final determinations on certifications

PREREQUISITES

Must hold CCP certification plus relevant cybersecurity experience. Designed for experienced professionals seeking to specialize in compliance and auditing.

ADVANCED

CCA

Certified CMMC Assessor

The advanced credential authorizing professionals to lead and conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments.

Evaluate whether organizations meet CMMC

Validate security based on NIST SP 800-171

Lead teams within authorized C3PAOs

Make final determinations on certifications

PREREQUISITES

Must hold CCP certification plus relevant cybersecurity experience. Designed for experienced professionals seeking to specialize in compliance and auditing.

Scholarship Opportunity

Fully funded for eligible Mission43 members.

Reduce barriers to entry and access high-demand, specialized roles in cybersecurity and federal compliance. Includes the full cost of training plus one certification exam attempt.

Scholarship Opportunity

Fully funded for eligible Mission43 members.

Reduce barriers to entry and access high-demand, specialized roles in cybersecurity and federal compliance. Includes the full cost of training plus one certification exam attempt.

To cyber threats, what you aren't doing to secure your network is far more important than what you are doing.

James McCarter

Shadowscape Founder

Shadowscape Founder

U.S. Veteran

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

No application form. Direct connection.

Members are connected directly to the Shadowscape team for eligibility review and enrollment.

STEP 01

Initiate Contact

Send us an email and mention which cybersecurity program you are interested in.

~ 1 minute

STEP 01

Initiate Contact

Send us an email and mention which cybersecurity program you are interested in.

~ 1 minute

STEP 02

Eligibility review

We'll confirm member status and introduce you to Shadowscape for program qualification.

1-2 Weeks

STEP 02

Eligibility review

We'll confirm member status and introduce you to Shadowscape for program qualification.

1-2 Weeks

STEP 03

Cohort assignment

Match to upcoming cohort based on prerequisites, timeline, and capacity.

By Cadence

STEP 03

Cohort assignment

Match to upcoming cohort based on prerequisites, timeline, and capacity.

By Cadence

STEP 04

Train & Certify

2-week course, official materials, 1-year LMS, one funded exam attempt.

2 Weeks + 1 Year

STEP 04

Train & Certify

2-week course, official materials, 1-year LMS, one funded exam attempt.

2 Weeks + 1 Year

WHAT'S NEXT

The next step is simply an email.

Mission43 will handle the introduction. The Shadowscape team takes it from there.