The Department of Defense (DoD) released version 1.0 of the much-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) on January 31, 2020. This innovative framework and model apply to Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors and was designed to protect sensitive government information. It is common for contractors to use and store sensitive government data to develop and […]
CMMC 2.0 Level 1 Requirements To Be Aware Of
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model certification is a new set of criteria regarding cybersecurity infrastructure that must be met by companies who work with data involved with DoD. This certification program has undergone many changes and updates since it was first introduced in the beginning of 2020. The program, at its core, is designed to ensure […]
How To Determine What CMMC Level My Business Needs
The threat of cyber attacks and data breaches has never been higher. With each passing year cybercriminals continue to hone their craft and learn new ways to breach security systems and commit cybersecurity crimes. Data shows that by the end of 2022, cybersecurity programs are expected to make up over 50% of the total cybersecurity […]
What To Expect With CMMC 2.0 In 2022
This past November (2021), the DoD announced that there will be some significant changes coming to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) protocol. These changes are supposed to take effect “within 9 to 24 months” of this date, according to their announcement. With new and updated standards arriving soon, it is important for businesses who […]
How Does CMMC Compliance Impact Federal Contracting?
Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors have faced escalating cybersecurity risks in recent years. In a proactive attempt to prevent major security breaches, the Department of Defense (DoD) developed the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The main goal of CMMC is to safeguard controlled unclassified information (CUI) across the DoD supply chain. CUI is defined as […]
How To Be CMMC Compliance Ready
Over the last several years, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been working to develop the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to standardize cybersecurity preparedness for more than 300,000 contractors across the defense industrial base (DIB). The CMMC will soon become a requirement for any defense contractor or other vendor that is working with […]
How Much Does A CMMC Certification Cost?
Companies that do business with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will soon be required to pass an independent assessment for CMMC requirements to be able to bid on government contracts. Suppliers at all tiers across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) will be impacted by this mandate, such as prime contractors, subcontractors, commercial item contractors, […]
The Importance Of CMMC And Its Impact
Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors store and use sensitive government data to create and deliver goods and services. To ensure that contractors have the proper safeguards in place to protect this confidential information, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) developed a program known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC is a new […]
How Do I Know If My Organization Needs CMMC Certification?
Since its initial announcement in 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been working to establish a set of cybersecurity standards that all defense industrial base (DIB) contractors must meet. The program, known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), has undergone multiple evolutions since its introduction, including a transition from CMMC 1.0 to […]