We've been hearing about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for years. With CMMC 2.0 on the horizon, you likely have an understanding of what the requirements will look like, but what's the best way for you to implement the 14 control families and achieve the level of certification your contracts require?
If your organization relies on business with the Department of Defense (DoD), you may need to ensure that your IT infrastructure can pass a third-party assessment for cybersecurity readiness soon as part of the requirements for CMMC 2.0 compliance.
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Organizations that work as contractors or subcontractors to the Department of Defense (DoD) are required to comply with the NIST 800-171 framework. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is the next iteration of this framework.
For years, the IT world has been focused on the importance of having strong passwords.
According to a quick internet search, the average person has 100 passwords. (That may be why 23 million people resort to the overused and not so safe “123456” password.)
Most business and IT leaders would agree that cybersecurity is a top priority. The thing is, there’s so much to know!
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2016, but has been updated to reflect current information and technology advances.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2021, but has been updated to reflect the latest CMMC information.
