The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). CMMC is designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) within the DoD supply chain.
CMMC builds upon NIST SP 800-171 requirements and adds a certification component to verify that defense contractors have implemented the required cybersecurity controls. The program includes five maturity levels, with Level 1 being the most basic and Level 5 being the most advanced.
17 practices focused on basic cyber hygiene. Required for companies handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).
110 practices including all Level 1 practices plus intermediate cyber hygiene. Required for companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
110+ practices including all Level 2 practices plus good cyber hygiene. Required for companies handling CUI with additional security requirements.
110+ practices including all Level 3 practices plus proactive cybersecurity. Required for companies handling CUI with advanced persistent threat (APT) protection.
110+ practices including all Level 4 practices plus advanced/progressive cybersecurity. Required for companies handling CUI with the highest security requirements.
Conduct internal assessment to identify gaps and prepare for official assessment.
Address identified gaps and implement required controls and processes.
Prepare comprehensive documentation and evidence of control implementation.
Engage CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) for official assessment.
Receive certification and maintain compliance through ongoing monitoring and assessments.
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