Defense contractors navigating cloud compliance encounter four terms with alarming frequency: FedRAMP, GCC, GCC High, and CMMC. Each one appears in contracts, solicitations, compliance guidance, and vendor marketing. Each one
One of the most common points of confusion for defense contractors preparing for CMMC Level 2 is the relationship between two things that sound similar but serve entirely different purposes:
For most defense contractors, CMMC Level 2 is the destination. It is the certification that applies to the vast majority of organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and it is the
For many defense contractors, the most stressful part of CMMC is not the preparation. It is the thought of going through everything, the months of work, the documentation, the remediation,
If you have been working toward CMMC certification or you have already achieved it, one of the most common questions that comes up is simple: how often does this actually
For many defense contractors, one of the biggest questions surrounding CMMC is straightforward: how do we determine which level applies to our organization? It is an important question because the
One of the biggest misconceptions about CMMC is that certification is a one-time event. It is not. CMMC compliance must be maintained continuously after certification is achieved. For Level 2
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Determining the Assessment Requirement The CMMC Level 2 process begins with a clear determination of the required assessment type. An organization must establish whether it is subject to a self-assessment