With the implementation of CMMC 2.0 announced November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense is introducing several key changes that build on and refine the original CMMC program requirements. While significant changes have been made, we are still awaiting the approval of several requirements in the program.
While no official timeline has been released, such a process typically takes two to three years for a suggestion to be enacted, so the CMMC 2.0 is actually an acceleration of the previous five-year phased rollout strategy, and affected organizations must prepare accordingly.
According to the notification from the Department of Defense —
CMMC 2.0 will phase out certification Level 2 and Level 4
The standards for Level 1 appear to be unchanged
Requirements for the new Level 2 (previously Level 3) appear to be divided according to the demands of various procurements
CMMC 2.0 now allows for self-certification in specific scenarios. Level 1 contractors can now self-assess annually with annual affirmation from corporate leadership. Prioritized acquisitions and related CMMC requirements for Level 2, will now require independent review and certification, while non-prioritized acquisitions will require annual self-evaluation and company affirmation.
Our CMMC Cybersecurity Quiz makes your self-assessment easy and accurate. Check off what securities you have in place and what you still need to implement in order to receive your CMMC Level 1 certification.
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Contractors or suppliers who have the necessary IT staff & resources to meet the standards of NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 or Rev. B and a Security Operations Center may be able to achieve a CMMC certification in-house.
The challenge is that most SMB contractors and suppliers lack the expertise, bandwidth, and financial resources to maintain security & compliance for the long haul.
DoD contractors can partner with a third-party CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO) consultant that specializes in CMMC compliance. This will save time, money, and a whole lot of heartache.
Experts can monitor your environment, respond to threats, complete required remediation processes, & maintain compliance for ongoing audits.
The first step toward certification is knowing how close, or how far away, you are from meeting the minimum requirementsDon’t leave the future of your business up to chance.
Based on the results of the Readiness Assessment, a CMMC Consultant should create a remediation strategy. A remediation plan may include simple, low-cost repairs to a network and/or its processes, or it could include more thorough creation of compliant networks and procedures from the ground up to meet today’s cybersecurity requirements.
Processes that do not meet today’s requirements are comprehensively documented remediation plans. DoD Contractors will find it simpler to implement required system modifications if they have a well-researched strategy.
For FCI handling organizations, this is greatly simplified as Level 1, removing the old transitional level that might be required for FCI.
For organizations handling CUI, the required CMMC level for contractors and sub-contractors will be specified in Requests for Information and Solicitations. No CMMC requirements will be added to contracts until the formal rule-making process is complete.
Partnering with your CMMC Consultant/MSSP for ongoing monitoring is a smart move. They have the tools and processes in place to monitor, identify, and report on cybersecurity breaches inside a DoD contractor’s systems after the remediation plan is complete and the contractor’s systems and procedures are compliant with the relevant CMMC Level. Remember, CMMC audits are completed every three years.
To get started on your CMMC journey, you’ll want to partner with a registered provider organization, like Snap Tech IT, who can help you with cybersecurity posture. Our experts have been trained to advise DoD contractors & subcontractors on CMMC framework compliance and are ready to help equip your business for a CMMC audit.
The next step assists you in identifying and understanding areas in your cybersecurity strategy that require improvement. In the gap analysis, we’ll generate a gap report that our cybersecurity experts will examine your existing security program and compare it against the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) framework. Aside from identifying potential savings, depending on the CMMC compliance level, the report details what is working well and what improvements need to be made. Relax, Snap Tech IT is your partner and will help you through your CMMC certification journey.
After the gap analysis, we get to work turning lemons into lemonade — identifying your security weaknesses and turning them into strengths. With the details from the gap report, our team of experts will recommended changes and develop a solid implementation plan to minimize negative effects on productivity and business processes. We will keep you informed and help you design a program that meets your specific business needs. We’re there for you every step of the way, providing you with training and documentation required for your official CMMC certification. Now it’s time to build evidence for the CMMC exam.
Collecting your evidence and documentation for the assessor is the final step before certification. Our team will advise you on a reasonable time limit for your cybersecurity program assessment. The third-party CMMC assessors, or C3PAO, will explain what evidence is required, what to expect throughout the process, and how to demonstrate compliance within the CMMC framework. We will ensure you fully comprehend the cybersecurity program and how it protects both CUI and FCI. It’s time to get your certification.
Training
The cyber threat landscape is evolving at lightning speed. Internal security awareness training remains a critical component in protecting your IT environment. We can show you how to implement training that will help you defend against attack & limit your exposure.
Monitoring
Always on monitoring provides peace of mind in knowing that daily cyber threats can be quarantined & mitigated, thwarting devastating attacks. Know how your IT environment is performing against threats, anytime, anywhere.
Refinement
Whatever level of certification is required for your contracts, Snap Tech IT can tailor the approach to your unique business needs. Our top priority is to create an exceptional cybersecurity posture for your business that eliminates surprises during certification and beyond. Your future contracts depend on it!
The first step toward certification is knowing how close, or how far away, you are from meeting the minimum requirements
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