Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Overview
Prepared by Cyber Security Compliance Group, LLC
Prepared by Cyber Security Compliance Group, LLC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense's (DoD) unified cybersecurity standard designed to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
CMMC was introduced to ensure contractors have adequate cybersecurity controls in place to safeguard sensitive data and to reduce the risk from advanced persistent threats (APTs).
In November 2021, the DoD released CMMC 2.0, which simplified the original model and aligned more closely with existing federal cybersecurity requirements. The latest framework has three distinct levels:
Safeguard Sensitive Information
Protect FCI and CUI to support the warfighter and national defense.
Enhance Cybersecurity
Strengthen defenses across the DIB to respond to evolving cyber threats.
Ensure Accountability
Implement enforceable, scalable assessment requirements with reduced barriers to entry.
Foster a Cybersecurity Culture
Build resilience and shared responsibility among prime contractors and subcontractors.
Maintain Public Trust
Promote transparency and ethical standards to uphold trust in government contracting.
If your organization handles DoD contracts—or intends to—you will need to comply with the CMMC framework to bid on and execute contracts involving FCI or CUI. Starting in 2025, CMMC requirements will be phased into DoD contracts through rulemaking in 32 CFR and updates to DFARS.
Cyber Security Compliance Group, LLC helps organizations:
Assess readiness against CMMC requirements
Implement technical and policy controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171
Prepare for third-party assessments or self-assessments
Maintain documentation, policies, and POA&Ms (Plans of Action and Milestones)
Conduct gap analyses, training, and remediation strategies
Start your CMMC journey now to stay ahead of upcoming DoD contract requirements. Our team has the expertise to guide you through every stage of implementation—protecting your contracts, your reputation, and our nation’s security.
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