CMMC

If your company currently works closely with the Department of Defense (DoD) or plans to begin a lucrative partnership with the military, you will soon need to acquaint yourself with a managed security service provider (MSSP) that’s been vetted by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB). There are many such organizations and many different kinds you’ll find on the CMMC AB Marketplace.

Companies need to ensure security over sensitive data to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) as a contractor or vendor.

Preparing for a CMMC Audit: What DoD Contractors Need to Know
Companies aiming for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts must demonstrate strong cybersecurity practices by achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Successfully implementing CMMC leads to an official CMMC audit, which is a critical step toward earning preferred contractor status with the DoD. This guide will walk you through how to prepare effectively for a CMMC audit.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is right around the corner.

By 2025 all Department of Defense (DOD) contractors will be required to have CMMC, and you will need a certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) to grant certification. 

Working as a contractor with the US Department of Defense (DoD) can provide lucrative short- and long-term opportunities for partnering companies. But it also requires strict adherence to multiple cybersecurity frameworks. The most recent of these, which has an ongoing roll-out, is the new Cybersecurity Model Maturity Certification (CMMC) framework. This framework is presided over by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD-A&S).

The US military and its broad network of businesses and individual contractors comprise the most critical infrastructure in the entire country. Any threat to the Department of Defense (DoD) resources and information could jeopardize all Americans’ security, both domestically and abroad.

Companies contracted with the Department of Defense (DoD) come into contact with sensitive information constantly. That’s why they need to comply with cybersecurity frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to retain preferred contractor status. One of the primary data types CMMC is designed to protect is the class of information known as “controlled unclassified information” (CUI).

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new regulatory framework that will soon be required for all contractors with the US Department of Defense (DoD). These contracts can be lucrative, but they’re hard to lock down without preferred status. For that, your business will need to work on getting certified through a qualified assessor accredited by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB).

If your company seeks lucrative contracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD) or other governmental agencies, you’ll need to keep your cybersecurity up to date. In practice, that means complying with several cyberdefense frameworks, many of which overlap in critical ways. Read on to learn all about CMMC vs. FedRAMP regulatory compliance.

Hygiene is essential for the overall well-being of a person. From taking a bath to brushing one’s teeth, good hygiene is crucial to health. In the digital realm, cyber hygiene is a term that refers to precautions, principles, and practices to keep a digital environment pristine from cybercriminals.