Why is CMMC Compliance Important for Defense Contractors?

Why is CMMC Compliance Important for Defense Contractors?

Why the Department of Defense Created CMMC? The Department of Defense (DOD) established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to strengthen its supply chain’s security. The impetus came partly from a DOD Inspector General report highlighting a lack of adherence to existing security requirements within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This initiative addresses the...

Introduction to CMMC Compliance. What is CMMC Compliance?

Introduction to CMMC Compliance. What is CMMC Compliance?

What is CMMC Compliance? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to protect sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector. It addresses the growing threat of cyberattacks and intellectual property theft by ensuring that defense contractors and subcontractors implement appropriate cybersecurity measures. CMMC compliance...