Why is CMMC Important for You?

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is important for any contractors working with the Department of Defense. Having that certification means you can safeguard our national security with elevated practices to protect our most sensitive cyber assets. This is even more important in an FFiage with increasing levels of threats to our cyber infrastructure. The CMMC assessment process helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your internal cyber hygiene and add appropriate controls.

Having a CMMC certification provides a competitive advantage in business and is an absolute necessity for bidding on any Department of Defense jobs.

Benefits of the CMMC Certification

Obtaining a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification benefits your business in multiple ways. First, the process reveals the true health of your cyber infrastructure, showing possible vulnerabilities and allowing you to fix them before something goes wrong. Knowing that you’re less vulnerable to cyber threats brings relief. Meeting CMMC requirements boosts confidence in clients and vendors.

That enhanced cybersecurity posture opens up new business opportunities, especially providing services that involve highly sensitive data. If pursuing highly prized Department of Defense contracts or bidding to provide professional services of any kind to them, CMMC is a must that gives you the advantage.

How Do I Get Started

There are different levels of CMMC certification, depending on the sensitivity of the kinds of information your organization handles and how it applies to the opportunity you’re pursuing, like a federal contract. Determine if your business needs Level 1, 2, or 3 (Level 3 is for handling the most sensitive, classified materials).

The next step is to identify the particular part of your business that will be assessed. Use NIST 800-171 standards to conduct a self-assessment, which will reveal any gaps needing to be addressed. Finally, reach out to a CMMC professional, like Continuum GRC, to get you through the more formal assessment process.

Our CMMC Services

Continuum GRC offers business advisory services around compliance; that includes reviewing certification needs required for CMMC. We offer the services to review and ensure IT security within your organization. Through interal and external audits, we ensure that your processes, including risk management, meet the standards for CMMC compliance and regulation.

Our cybersecurity solutions make these ongoing checks and audits much simpler. We’re versed in the standards for both the US and international CMMC compliance, staying on top of the ever-changing security landscape. We have the data center and network architecture to provide robust controls in a highly-secure environment as we review your system.

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FAQ

Who needs to be CMMC certified?

Any organization that works with the Department of Defense needs to be CMMC certfied. This includes anyone involved in their supply chain, from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. For anyone handling controlled unclassified information or federal contract information, this compliance is a must.

What services are included in CMMC compliance support?

Services for CMMC compliance include analyzing gaps in your cybersecurity infrastructure and overall risk assessment. We offer remediation planning and implementation assistance, risk mitigation strategies, audit readiness, and continued help with ongoing compliance monitoring.

There are many steps to CMMC compliance and Continuum GRC has the solutions to simplify them all.

How do I prepare for a CMMC assessment?

Start by determining the CMMC level your organization will require (some demand much higher standards than others). Conduct an analysis to determine existing gaps in your security posture, then implement the needed controls. Document those steps and include your staff. Finally, contact Continuum GRC to guide you through a more detailed assessment.

How long does it take to become CMMC compliant?

Getting your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification takes anywhere from six to 18 months, depending on the current status of your cybersecurity and the CMMC level you’re trying to achieve.

Level 1 can be reached in a few months; Levels 2 and 3 may need a year or more to achieve.

Who conducts official CMMC assessments?

These are conducted by authorized, Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations. The C3PAO will conduct a multi-day evaluation, both onsite and remotely. Documents will be reviewed and controls will be reviewed around IT systems, network configurations, and physical security. These assessments provide evidence of compliance with the control objectives.

Is CMMC compliance a one-time certification?

No. Maintaining CMMC compliance requires ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure that the security posture of your organization is current with constantly evolving requirements. At the very least, an annual self assessment is needed to check for potential security gaps and implement remediation.

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