The top credential in the CMMC assessor pathway
A Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA) is the top-tier designation for professionals authorized to lead official CMMC Level 2 assessments. An LCCA validates your ability to manage assessment teams, interpret complex requirements, and issue final determinations on behalf of accredited C3PAOs. As an LCCA, you hold final determination authority for CMMC Level 2 assessments, ensuring results submitted by accredited C3PAOs are accurate and defensible.
Earning an LCCA demonstrates that you can:
Direct CMMC Level 2 assessment activities and coordinate team efforts.
Guide evidence analysis and resolve discrepancies during evaluations.
Ensure assessment processes follow CMMC methodology and DoW expectations.
Ideal candidates for a LCCA
An LCCA is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals who have already earned the CCA credential and want to take on leadership responsibilities. It is well suited for senior assessors, consultants, and compliance leaders who direct assessment efforts within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and ensure the quality and consistency of formal Level 2 evaluations. Successful LCCA candidates are those who can provide objective leadership during complex assessments and ensure consistent application of CMMC standards across diverse environments.
Why you should earn a LCCA
As CMMC enforcement increases, accredited C3PAOs and DIB organizations need qualified leaders who can deliver accurate, evidence-based assessments. An LCCA positions you as a trusted expert capable of guiding high-stakes evaluations and ensuring organizations meet DoW cybersecurity requirements. As the highest credential in the CMMC assessor pathway, an LCCA puts you at the top of the profession with opportunities to lead, influence, and shape assessment quality across the DIB.
LCCA key features, benefits and career impact
An LCCA builds on your assessor experience to develop the leadership, decision-making, and quality-assurance skills required to direct CMMC Level 2 assessment teams. Training emphasizes reviewing evidence, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring consistent application of CMMC methodology. As the highest credential in the pathway, the LCCA holds final determination authority and is highly sought across the DIB.
With an LCCA designation, you will be able to:
Lead accredited C3PAO teams conducting official Level 2 assessments.
Advance into senior-level DIB auditing, consulting, and compliance leadership roles.
Deliver authoritative assessment determinations that strengthen DIB readiness.
LCCA designation requirements and details
Designation Prerequisites
- Active CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credential
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or assessment fields
- 5+ years of managerial or team-lead experience
- 3+ years of assessment or audit experience
- At least one advanced-level certification from 8140.3, Job ID 612
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As we build the next era of cybersecurity credentialing, the current process stays in place. For now, all questions and certification requests should be directed to Cyber AB. ISACA-specific questions can be directed to ISACA Support.