Preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0

The cybersecurity compliance landscape for defense contractors is rapidly evolving.

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) 2.0, introduced by the Department of Defense (DoD), is designed to protect sensitive information in the defense industrial base. Updated requirements in CMMC 2.0 will be fully integrated into DoD solicitations in Spring 2025, so the pressure to meet the new standards is mounting.

Key updates in CMMC 2.0 include:

• A reduction in compliance levels from five to three, with self-assessments permitted at Level 1 and certain Level 2 cases.
• Third-party assessments are required for critical levels involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Updated DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) regulations that require contractors handling Covered Defense Information to submit to third-party audits for certification.

With ongoing assessments and the risk of penalties for non-compliance, defense contractors must develop a robust CMMC Readiness Plan to be certified by the time contracts are awarded in Spring 2025. This includes conducting gap analyses, understanding contract scope, and investing in modern cybersecurity infrastructure.

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