CMMC

Navigate the complex world of defense compliance with NDM’s top-tier CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Services, specifically designed to guide your business through the certification process, ensuring the security of your sensitive information and opening doors to lucrative government contracts.

Our experienced team of professionals collaborates with you to assess your current cybersecurity posture, develop tailored strategies, and implement robust security practices that align with the CMMC framework. With our proactive approach, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to your success, you can trust in our expertise to help you achieve and maintain CMMC compliance. Seize the opportunity to secure your place in the defense supply chain, protect your reputation, and grow your business with NDM’s CMMC Services. Don’t wait; embark on your compliance journey and unlock new possibilities, today!

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Version 2, released in November 2021, streamlines the original framework to simplify and enhance its implementation. CMMC V2 focuses on three maturity levels instead of five, reducing the complexity and cost for businesses in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Here are some of the core requirements of meeting CMMC Version 2:

CMMC Level 1 (Foundational Cyber Hygiene):

    • Implement basic cybersecurity practices based on the FAR clause 52.204-21, which includes 17 security controls.
    • Examples of requirements include access control, identification and authentication, incident response, and system and information integrity.

CMMC Level 2 (Advanced Cyber Hygiene):

    • Comply with all Level 1 requirements and implement an additional 48 security controls from NIST SP 800-171.
    • Establish a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) to address any gaps or weaknesses.
    • Examples of additional requirements include awareness and training, configuration management, maintenance, risk assessment, and system and communications protection.

CMMC Level 3 (Expert Cyber Hygiene):

    • Comply with all Level 1 and Level 2 requirements, plus an additional 13 security controls from NIST SP 800-172.
    • Implement practices that protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and demonstrate a high level of cybersecurity maturity.
    • Examples of additional requirements include advanced system and communications protection, advanced incident response, and enhanced identification and authentication.

In addition to these core requirements, some levels of CMMC Version 2 mandates third-party assessment and certification for organizations seeking to demonstrate their compliance. The CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) oversees the certification process and grants the appropriate level of certification to organizations that meet the requirements. NDM can help you navigate that as well. It is crucial for organizations in the DIB to understand the requirements of the CMMC V2 framework, identify their target maturity level, and work towards achieving and maintaining compliance to secure their place in the defense supply chain.

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