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).
Compliance can be challenging, especially for newcomers to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector. To get started on your journey toward compliance, read on for a CMMC self-assessment checklist.
Your CMMC Self-Assessment Checklist
Consistent lucrative work with the DoD will only be available to companies that achieve “preferred contractor” status. And CMMC compliance is one of many hoops you’ll need to jump through for that because it proves that you’re protecting sensitive cases of information to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) specifications. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about CMMC assessment in two primary sections:
First, we’ll explain the CMMC self-assessment guides available from the OUSD(A&S), including differences between self- and full-assessments and scoring methodologies.
Then, we’ll explain the entire CMMC framework, including all its Levels, Domains, and Practices, to establish a clear checklist for your self-assessment and certification.
By the end of this blog, you’ll be well on your way to assessment, certification, and DoD preferred contractor status. But first, let’s address a significant consideration.
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