Our Solutions CMMC Compliance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified cybersecurity standard developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to protect sensitive information shared with defense contractors and subcontractors. Implemented to safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC represents a significant shift in how the defense industrial base approaches cybersecurity.
What Being CMMC Compliant Means
Achieving CMMC compliance means your organization has:
Implemented Required Security Controls You’ve established specific cybersecurity practices and processes appropriate to your certification level, including access control, incident response, risk management, and system monitoring.
Documented Your Processes Compliance requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating how your organization implements and maintains security controls, including policies, procedures, and evidence of practice.
Undergone Assessment Depending on your level, you’ve completed either a self-assessment or passed a third-party audit conducted by a CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).
Committed to Continuous Compliance CMMC isn’t a one-time achievement—it requires ongoing maintenance, regular reassessments, and continuous improvement of your cybersecurity posture.
The Three CMMC Levels
Level 1: Foundational
- Focuses on protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI)
- Requires implementation of 17 basic cybersecurity practices
- Primarily involves annual self-assessments
- Appropriate for contractors handling only FCI
Level 2: Advanced
- Designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Requires 110 security practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171
- Mandates third-party assessment for certain contracts
- The most common level required for defense contractors
Level 3: Expert
- Addresses advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Builds upon Level 2 with additional advanced practices
- Required for contractors handling the most sensitive CUI
- Always requires government-led assessments
Key Requirements Across All Levels
Access Control
Limiting system access to authorized users and devices
Awareness and Training
Ensuring personnel understand security responsibilities
Configuration Management
Establishing and maintaining secure system configurations
Identification and Authentication
Verifying user and device identities
Incident Response
Having plans to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents
Maintenance
Performing regular system maintenance and updates
Media Protection
Protecting and sanitizing data storage media
Physical Protection
Securing physical access to systems and facilities
Risk Assessment
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks
Security Assessment
Regularly evaluating security control effectiveness
System and Communications Protection
Monitoring and controlling communications
System and Information Integrity
Protecting against malicious code and system flaws