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  With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Version 1.0 finally released, contractors looking to work for the Department of Defense (DoD) are wondering what CMMC level they should apply for. While being closely similar to the Version 0.7 draft, the final version of the CMMC model includes descriptions of processes and practices in Appendix B and source mapping in Appendix E.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified security standard requiring contractors working for the US Department of Defense (DoD) to implement strong cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive government information. The CMMC framework was developed with the help of federally funded research and development centers and university affiliated research centers. It takes ...

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) represents the federal government’s next step in the standardization of information security controls and processes throughout the entire DoD supply chain. It applies to the 300,000+ organizations that provide contracting services and products to the DoD.

Contractors and subcontractors for the United States Department of Defense (DoD) should have a working knowledge of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. It’s the set of guidelines set by the DoD in implementing cybersecurity protocols for contractors. These guidelines augment, and overlap with, the requirements of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ...

According to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), all contractors and subcontractors must be certified before they can bid and work for the US Department of Defense. The CMMC framework categorizes contractors into five maturity levels based on the complexity of their cybersecurity policies.

  Did the expensive and resource-intensive requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance prevent you from bidding on a US Department of Defense (DoD) contract before? Well, you’ll be happy to know that the DoD is now transitioning to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. 

One of the most crucial aspects of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements involves the strict implementation of data privacy protocols. Both small and large DoD contractors and subcontractors must comply with these requirements, depending on their CMMC level. 

The US Department of Defense (DoD) works with over 300,000 contractors and subcontractors every day. These companies handle a huge amount of sensitive government information, such as federal contract information (FCI) and controlled unclassified information (CUI), making them prime targets for cybercriminals and hostile countries.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a universal cybersecurity standard, which applies across the entire supply chain of the US Department of Defense. This includes over 300,000 companies. CMMC builds upon the established NIST SP 800-171 documentation to identify five levels of cybersecurity maturity. Most importantly, it requires that all DoD contractors obtain third-party ...

To protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) that the US Department of Defense (DoD) handles, the department initially required its contractors to comply with the cybersecurity requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). However, starting this year, the DoD is shifting to the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework.   To help you and ...