Across CMMC certification and ongoing monitoring and assessment, the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) plays a pivotal role in verifying contractor compliance. Here, we will cover the relationship between DIBCAC and CMMC assessments, providing expert-level guidance for organizations seeking Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
For decades, compliance has meant preparing for an audit, gathering evidence, reviewing documentation, and waiting for the auditor’s assessment. It’s a cycle that drains resources, disrupts operations, and often delivers results that are already outdated the moment they’re published. That’s where continuous assurance comes in.
Rather than treating compliance as a point-in-time exercise, continuous assurance integrates automation, monitoring, and analytics to provide ongoing, real-time evidence that controls are in place and effective.
It’s a shift with wide-ranging implications for how organizations manage risk, prepare for audits, and build trust with regulators and customers.
Protecting CUI isn’t getting any easier, and providers in the DIB are looking for ways to protect sensitive data above and beyond network and app security. One such method gaining prominence is the implementation of CMMC-compliant enclaves. Enclaves are logical or physical isolation zones engineered to meet the requirements of CMMC, particularly for Levels 2 and 3.
This blog delves into the concept, design, implementation, and strategic value of CMMC-compliant enclaves. It focuses on their role in achieving certification, reducing assessment scope, and managing compliance risk, empowering you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions.