Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Professional (CCP) Practice Exam

What must the C3PAO do if the OSC's Cloud provider does not meet FedRAMP Mod?

1. Revoke the provider's access

2. Negotiate with the CSP

3. Assess the CSP's security practices

4. Request additional documentation

The correct answer is: Assess the CSP's security practices

The correct answer highlights the responsibility of the C3PAO (CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization) in relation to assessing a Cloud Service Provider's (CSP) compliance with security requirements. If the OSC's (Organization Seeking Certification) cloud provider does not meet the FedRAMP Moderate baseline, the C3PAO needs to conduct an assessment of the CSP's security practices. This is necessary to ensure that the CSP's controls are adequate and align with the security requirements set forth in the CMMC framework. The assessment is crucial as it helps in understanding the specific gaps in the cloud provider's security posture and determining whether those gaps can be remediated. It allows the C3PAO to verify the CSP's ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately and ensure that it meets the security standards mandated by the federal government. By directly assessing security practices, the C3PAO can gather the necessary evidence to inform their judgment on the CSP's overall risk level and compliance status. In contrast, options such as revoking access, negotiating with the CSP, or requesting additional documentation do not directly address the need for a thorough evaluation of the CSP's security practices, which is essential when compliance with FedRAMP Moderate is in