Compliance Standards

If your organization is currently contracting with the US military or plans to compete for these lucrative contracts in the future, you’ll need to achieve CMMC compliance—possibly up to Level 3, depending on the nature of your work. Getting there starts with knowing the requirements.

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For contractors in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, cybersecurity is not just a technical requirement, it’s a national security priority. That’s why the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was introduced: to enforce standardized security protocols across all defense contractors, especially those handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Among the most demanding requirements for CMMC Level 3 is the need to counter Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) , stealthy, targeted attacks often backed by nation-states. To meet this challenge, organizations must go beyond firewalls and encryption. They need a cyber-aware workforce trained to recognize, respond to, and mitigate complex threats as they unfold. That’s where advanced threat awareness training becomes critical.

Achieving CMMC Level 3 compliance means going beyond the foundational safeguards of Levels 1 and 2. At this advanced stage, organizations must implement enhanced practices to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) against sophisticated threats.

One of the most critical requirements is conducting a Threat-Informed Risk Assessment—an approach that integrates real-world threat intelligence into your risk management strategy.

This proactive method doesn’t just strengthen periodic assessments, it informs every aspect of your cybersecurity posture, from system hardening to incident response planning.

As the Department of Defense (DoD) rolls out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), third-party validation is becoming mandatory for all contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

To achieve certification, organizations must undergo an official assessment conducted by a provider with C3PAO Certification, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization recognized by the CMMC Accreditation Body (Cyber AB).

By 2025, all DoD contractors will need to be CMMC certified, and only C3PAO-certified assessors can perform the evaluations.

To work with the Department of Defense (DoD), organizations need to follow its guidance on safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which focuses on the following: