The journey to CMMC Level 3 represents the highest level of cybersecurity maturity under the CMMC framework. Unlike Levels 1 and 2, which focus on FCI and CUI, respectively, Level 3 targets Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). That means more extensive security, defined in NIST Special Publication 800-172.

For organizations that support critical programs or handle high-value assets for the Department of Defense, achieving Level 3 is imperative. But what does it take to implement the enhanced controls from NIST SP 800-172, and how do they fit into the broader CMMC ecosystem? This article explores that challenge and provides a practical roadmap for organizations preparing to meet it.

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Manual evidence collection slows teams down and introduces risk. Every audit cycle turns into a scramble for screenshots, exports, and documents. Each framework adds another layer of repetition. The same control might need to be proven three or four times in slightly different ways. The result? Wasted time, outdated evidence, and frustrated compliance teams. 

There’s a better way to manage evidence: automate it and connect it all to a single source of truth. This approach turns a reactive process into a continuous, reliable, scalable system.

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FedRAMP requirements include, as part of an organization’s security readiness, incident response capabilities that directly impact an organization’s ability to maintain authorization and protect sensitive government data. For security professionals operating in the federal cloud ecosystem, understanding the relationship between FedRAMP requirements and incident response planning is essential for both compliance and operational excellence.

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