If your organization depends upon the steady flow of contracts with the U.S. Department of defense, or if you plan to expand in this space in the future, you need to be aware of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This DoD initiative will land hard on July 1, 2023 as a requirement for you to retain and gain new contracts.The model aims to safeguard sensitive government information such as CUI by requiring contractors to implement enhanced cybersecurity controls and practices.
If your organization requires CMMC compliance to retain your DoD contracts, you might be wondering where to start.