Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

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What is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is based on the NIST SP 800-171 framework, established to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems. Since 2016, the DoD has used NIST 800-171, but voluntary compliance has proven insufficient. In response, the DoD created CMMC to bring greater standardization and accountability to cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). By achieving CMMC certification, your organization ensures it meets the required standards to protect sensitive CUI.

Who Needs to be CMMC Certified?

If your organization is part of the DIB and handles CUI, you will most likely need to obtain CMMC certification to qualify for DoD solicitations. The DOD will begin to include CMMC requirements in contracts starting in 2025. This requirement applies to prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved in the DoD supply chain. The DoD will determine the CMMC level required for each contract and will continue with a phased approach until all contracts include these requirements.

CMMC Level 1 is for contracts that only include Federal Contract Information (FCI) and involves an annual self-assessment attested to by a senior company official. CMMC Level 2 typically requires certification by a CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), though some contracts may accept a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment attested to by a senior company official. CMMC Level 3, is reserved for the most critical defense programs, and requires a government-led CMMC Level 3 certification.

Why is CMMC Certification Important?

CMMC certification is your key to staying competitive in the defense industry. Without it, your organization risks losing eligibility to bid on or maintain DoD contracts. As a member of the DIB, your organization is a potential target for malicious actors, including ransomware gangs, foreign adversaries, and insider threats. Achieving CMMC compliance not only helps prevent these threats from impacting your organization but also ensures you meet the necessary cybersecurity requirements for contractual eligibility.

It’s also important to understand the legal risks associated with self-assessments. Misrepresenting compliance can lead to prosecution under the False Claims Act, which offers whistleblower protections and financial incentives for reporting non-compliance. By pursuing CMMC certification through a C3PAO, your organization demonstrates its commitment to robust cybersecurity practices, safeguarding both your operations and your reputation.

Strengthen your cybersecurity with CMMC certification.

How Can We Help?

By leveraging our tiered cybersecurity services, you can prepare your organization to meet DoD and industry-related cybersecurity standards. Explore our suite of security audit and assessment solutions:

• Cybersecurity
• CMMC
• CMMC Mock Assessment
• NIST SP 800-171: Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information
• Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST 800-53)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• HIPAA
• HITRUST
  • HITRUST e1
  • HITRUST i1
  • HITRUST r2
• SOC Audits
  • SOC Readiness Assessment
  • SOC 1 Type 1 and SOC 1 Type 2 Audits
  • SOC 2 Type 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Audits
  • SOC 3 Audits
  • SOC for Cybersecurity