The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 to standardize cybersecurity preparedness across the defense industrial base (DIB). This new verification mechanism helps ensure that DIB companies have the proper cybersecurity controls and processes in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within DIB systems and networks. CMMC will […]
8 CMMC Compliance FAQs
The Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies rely on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to determine whether an organization has the appropriate security measures in place to work with controlled or vulnerable data. CMMC was implemented by the DoD as a unified standard to improve the protection of the defense industrial base (DIB). […]
The CMMC Compliance Checklist
Contractors that work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will soon be required to meet CMMC requirements before they can bid on contracts. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was initiated by the DoD as a strategy to implement cybersecurity across the defense industrial base (DIB). Currently, there are more than 300,000 companies in […]
How To Identify Your Target CMMC Level
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to implement cybersecurity practices and policies for contractors throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The loss of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from the DIB has resulted in an increased risk to national security and the economy. To reduce […]
Who Needs to Comply With CMMC?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), developed by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a cybersecurity framework that combines requirements and standards to measure the cybersecurity maturity of the defense supply chain. The DoD released the first version of the framework in January 2020. Over the next several years, contractors and subcontractors that process federal […]
How Does CMMC Certification Work?
In an effort to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), the Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The DoD announced this next stage in DIB security in mid-2019 and has since publicly released several drafts, including 0.4, 0.6, 0.7, and CMMC 1.0. The DIB is a valuable target for […]
How To Increase Your CMMC Level
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a program that allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that all companies and subcontractors working with them are practicing sound cybersecurity policies. It defines five levels of cybersecurity that DoD contractors must meet in order to bid on and carry out projects in order to protect Federal […]
What CMMC Level Does My Organization Need?
Modern technology has made doing business easier in so many ways, but along with this convenience comes significant risk. Cybercriminals and hackers are becoming increasingly savvy, and the amount of damage they are capable of inflicting can devastate an organization. In response to this changing landscape, the U.S. government has tightened its regulations regarding data […]
What To Look For In A CMMC Consultant
As the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to move forward with tightening regulations surrounding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, many small and medium size businesses are turning to consultants to help them become compliant. Some may lack the in-house expertise needed to ensure compliance, while others would prefer to see their in-house experts […]