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What is CMMC?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Department of Defense to protect sensitive defense information.

CMMC combines various cybersecurity standards into a unified framework with five maturity levels, requiring contractors to implement specific practices to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Unlike previous frameworks, CMMC requires third-party assessment and certification - organizations cannot self-attest to compliance.

Who Needs CMMC?

Prime Contractors

  • Companies with direct DoD contracts
  • Organizations handling CUI or FCI
  • Defense manufacturers and suppliers

Subcontractors

  • Vendors in the defense supply chain
  • IT service providers to defense contractors
  • Any organization processing defense data

Key Requirement: Any organization handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as part of a DoD contract needs CMMC certification.

Why Was CMMC Created?

1

Cybersecurity Threats

Increasing cyber attacks from nation-state actors targeting sensitive defense information and intellectual property.

2

Previous System Limitations

Self-certification under DFARS 252.204-7012 lacked verification, leading to inconsistent cybersecurity implementations.

3

Supply Chain Security

Ensures every organization maintains appropriate cybersecurity standards across the defense supply chain.

Understanding NIST 800-171

NIST Special Publication 800-171 provides guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and serves as the foundation for CMMC Level 2 requirements.

14 Control Families

  • • Access Control • Awareness and Training
  • • Audit and Accountability • Configuration Management
  • • Identification and Authentication • Incident Response
  • • Maintenance • Media Protection

Additional Controls

  • • Personnel Security • Physical Protection
  • • Risk Assessment • Security Assessment
  • • System Communications Protection
  • • System and Information Integrity

110 security requirements must be implemented for NIST 800-171 compliance

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