DoD Simplifies Cybersecurity Compliance with CMMC 2.0
The Department of Defense (DoD) has updated its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to version 2.0. This new framework simplifies compliance and aligns with other federal cybersecurity standards, affecting all Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors.
CMMC 2.0 introduces three levels of certification: Foundational (Level 1), Advanced (Level 2), and Expert (Level 3). It aims to safeguard sensitive information, foster a collaborative cybersecurity culture, and maintain public trust in the defense industry.
CMMC compliance is mandatory for DoD contractors and subcontractors. It ensures continuous monitoring and upgrading of cybersecurity to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) from malicious attacks. Non-compliance can lead to being unable to bid on DoD contracts, revenue loss, business closure, and exposure to other cyber threats.
CMMC 2.0 aligns with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and allows limited use of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for specific controls. It provides increased assurance to the DoD that contractors can protect CUI, including data shared within a multi-tier supply chain.
CMMC 2.0, published in November 2021, streamlines the original framework by reducing compliance requirements and simplifying self-certification processes. It governs DIB contractors and incorporates processes and security implementations of several U.S. federal cybersecurity standards. Compliance with CMMC is mandatory for U.S. DoD contractors, ensuring a robust cybersecurity posture across the defense industry.
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