the Department of Defense's (DoD)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) cybersecurity framework.
The CMMC is a set of guidelines and requirements that must be met by companies that want to do business with the DoD. It is designed to ensure that companies that handle sensitive government data have the appropriate cybersecurity measures in place to protect that data.
The CMMC incorporates various cybersecurity standards and best practices, including those defined in the NIST cybersecurity framework.
The NIST cybersecurity framework is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. It consists of a set of standards, guidelines, and practices to help organizations improve their cybersecurity posture. The NIST framework includes five core functions: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover.
To become certified under the CMMC, companies must undergo an assessment by a third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) to determine their level of compliance with the CMMC requirements. The CMMC has five levels of certification, with each level requiring increasingly stringent cybersecurity controls and practices. If you are interested in obtaining certification under the CMMC, you should start by reviewing the CMMC guidelines and requirements to determine which level of certification you need. You can then work with a C3PAO to conduct a readiness assessment and develop a plan to achieve certification. It is recommended that companies work with experienced cybersecurity specialists to ensure they meet the necessary requirements and are prepared for the assessment process.