Scoping Applicability Matrix

This matrix simplifies the process of determining which systems, assets, and processes fall within the scope of your compliance assessment. By breaking down applicability across key categories, it helps organizations clearly define boundaries, avoid unnecessary work, and focus resources where they matter most. Ideal for compliance frameworks like CMMC, it serves as a practical reference to ensure accurate and efficient scoping.

This resource provides you with…

Documentation

This resource exists to help you document your own scoping guide as it pertains to the 320 assessment objectives of NIST SP 800-171A to the CMMC scope.

Professional Consultation

This resource was drafted after a thorough review of DISA STIGs and SRGs, numerous discussions with certified assessors to ensure the highest level of accuracy as possible.

Use as a Guide

We developed this to map K2 GRC to incorporate aspects of scope for each objective. In other words, this resource is a direct reflection of our own solution!

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