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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Get ready for your CMMC assessment

Later this year, the U.S. government is expected to finalize CFR 48—a rule that will officially make CMMC 2.0 compliance a formal requirement in federal contracts.

Once it’s in effect, compliance won’t just be recommended, it will be a condition of doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD).

Now is the time to prepare. The earlier you start, the smoother your path to certification and the easier it is to maintain eligibility for DoD opportunities.

Your first critical milestone? A successful assessment.

This guide will help you reach that milestone with confidence.

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Who needs to comply with CMMC?

CMMC compliance applies not only to prime contractors, but to any organization within the DoD supply chain.

This includes:

  • Large defense contractors

  • Small and medium-sized businesses in the supply chain

  • IT or cybersecurity vendors servicing the DoD

In summary, any handling of Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) triggers the requirement for CMMC compliance.

Where assessments go wrong

Even with CMMC 2.0’s simplified structure, organizations can still miss the mark during formal assessments. Common missteps include: 

  • Controls that exist on paper, but not in practice. Assessors will likely look for proof of implementation, not just written policies.
  • Overconfidence during internal reviews and self-assessments that may inflate your compliance compared to an objective third-party.
  • Misunderstanding the compliance scoring system or relying too heavily on a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
  • Incomplete or outdated documentation, because even strong technical controls won't compensation for missing or old documentation.

 

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Jumpstart your CMMC compliance

A look inside the guide

If your organization is in scope, the question isn’t whether you’ll need CMMC—it’s how to confidently move forward.

So whether you’re just getting started or nearly ready, this guide will help you navigate assessments with ease, with expert insights into:

  • Common pitfalls that cause assessment setbacks
  • What a successful assessment looks like—step by step
  • How the right external service providers (ESPs) can help you prepare with precision
  • Timelines and documentation you’ll need to consider
  • How to build a smoother, audit-ready path to certification
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CMMC goes beyond data protection

In a threat landscape increasingly shaped by rapid and sophisticated cyberattacks, CMMC goes beyond setting a standard for protecting sensitive data across the DiB. It sets clear, enforceable structure to: 

  • Standardize cybersecurity across contractors and subcontractors 
  • Hold organizations accountable via assessments and certifications 
  • Strengthen the resilience of the defense supply chain 

Need more information?

With new rules expected this year, now's the time to get ahead. And no matter where you are in your compliance journey, we’re here to help.

We work with a global network of trusted partners ready to help organizations like yours prepare for an upcoming assessment.

Contact us today and let’s make sure you’re ready when CFR 48 takes effect.

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