In October 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the first part of its final rule establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) program — a set of requirements designed to enhance cybersecurity maturity in defense contracting companies to reduce the risks associated with leveraging third-party contractors to complete mission-critical tasks, including the handling of controlled unclassified information (CUI). What is CMMC? CMMC is a framework that assesses an organization's cybersecurity capabilities and processes against a set of controls outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171. This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap for organizations…
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