Breaking Down CMMC 2.0: What You Need to Understand
Are you ready to meet the enhanced cybersecurity criteria of CMMC 2.0? With cyberattacks on US organizations increasing by 38% in 2024 alone, achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has never been more important. Designed to protect sensitive government contract information, CMMC 2.0 includes reduced criteria...
Effective Strategies for Managing Your CMMC Certification Costs
On October 16, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) released its Final Rule for the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, known as CMMC 2.0. The new CMMC program became operational sixty days after its initial publishing, signaling the DoD’s commitment to safeguard its vendor networks. ...
What DoD Contractors Should Know About the 32 CFR CMMC Rule Changes
The publishing of the 32 CFR Final Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 by the US Department of Defense (DoD) was a significant leap towards averting rampant cyber-attacks across the defense ecosystem. The rule was published on October 15, 2024, in the Federal Register and became...
C3PAO Vs. 3PAO: Which One Is Right For Your Needs?
The United States government has received aggressive cyber-attacks in recent years. Statistics show that the US was the country most targeted by hackers between July 2020 and June 2021, accounting for 46% of all cyber-attacks reported globally. Most of these attacks target critical infrastructures across several federal agencies, with...
How To Scope Your CMMC Certification Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever contemplated the requirements for establishing your business as a reliable partner for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)? Due to escalating cybersecurity risks and heightened emphasis on data protection, obtaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has become an essential prerequisite for Department of Defense contractors. Where...
C3PAOs vs. Standard Assessors: Breaking Down the Differences
In the spheres of military spending, the United States towers over all other nations. The U.S. military spent an astounding 916 billion dollars in the 2023 fiscal year. For perspective, that was over 40% of the total global military spending that year ($2.44 trillion) and more than the combined...
CMMC Certification Vs. Compliance: How to Choose the Right Option
In the modern world, the protection of data and its integrity are crucial goals, and it is especially important for organizations cooperating with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The CMMC (cybersecurity maturity model certification) has become germane to the protection of CUI in the DIB due to the...
The Roadmap To Your CMMC Strategy: Seven Critical Steps
CMMC compliance is a crucial requirement for all organizations that fall within the broader purview of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and those that wish to bid for and participate in DoD contracts. The development of such a process requires a programmatic and systematic approach to ensure compliance with...
Stay Informed: The Latest News from the CMMC Accreditation Body
October 15, 2024, became a historic date in the cybersecurity sector after the United States Department of Defense (DoD) published the final rule for the latest CMMC iteration. Unsurprisingly, this announcement triggered mixed reactions across the global cybersecurity community. While many pundits immediately embraced the Final Rule as the...
How To Determine the Best CMMC Assessment for Your Needs
Is your organization prepared to satisfy the demanding cybersecurity requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD)? With cyberattacks on the rise by over 25% in the last few years and sensitive federal information more vulnerable than ever, the need to comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is greater...
DoD CMMC Rule Updates: Key Dates and Compliance Insights
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule on October 15, 2024, in response to rising cybersecurity threats across the defense industrial base (DIB). This new framework, anticipated to go into operation on December 16, 2024, and attain widespread adoption from...
The Role of the CMMC CAP Handbook in Strengthening DIB Compliance
After a long and anxious wait, the Department of Defense (DoD) eventually published the CMMC Final Rule on October 15, 2024. The newly issued regulation will take effect on December 16, 2024, although full operation is expected to commence from around mid-2025. According to the CMMC Final Rule, all...