The CMMC is a required third-party certification for all DoD contractors and subcontractors, with the goal of helping the government secure sensitive, unclassified data from cyber attacks. What is the history of the CMMC and what will it entail? Continue reading to learn more about CMMC guidelines, and what to expect once the CMMC is operational. Basics of CMMC - It will also allow time for third-party accrediting parties to get certified, which will confront an influx of businesses requiring review. So, what aspects of this framework will these parties be evaluating? Levels - The CMMC will feature successive levels of certification, similar to the Cyber Essentials concept. The CMMC features five levels instead of two, with level one needing only basic cyber hygiene. Level five requires strong cyber hygiene, meeting NIST criteria, having a comprehensive and proactive cybersecurity policy in place, and demonstrating optimization skills to fight against advanced persistent
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