The Difference Between a Readiness Assessment and a Certification Assessment
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: the readiness assessment and the certification assessment. Some organizations treat them as interchangeable. They are not. Others skip the readiness assessment entirely and go straight […]
CMMC POA&M Explained: What You Can Include Under 48
Understand what you can include in a CMMC POA&M under the latest 48 CFR rule. Learn which Level 2 controls are eligible, what “88 points” really means, and how to stay compliant with DoD (now DoW- Department of War) cybersecurity requirements. A POA&M in CMMC stands for “Plan of Actions and Milestones.” It is a […]
How Many CMMC Domains Are There?
“Domain” is a term you come across often when researching the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). But what are CMMC domains, exactly? In today’s post, we tell you everything you need to know about this crucial component of the CMMC ecosystem. A Definition of CMMC Domains Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) domains are groups or […]
CMMC Level 1 vs CMMC Level 2: What Is the Difference?
As you set your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification goals, it is important to have a solid grasp of the different compliance tiers available. For example, what is the difference between CMMC Level 1 and CMMC Level 2? In today’s blog post, we take a closer look. About CMMC The acronym CMMC stands for Cybersecurity Maturity […]
CMMC Practice AC.L1-3.1.1: What You Need To Know
Regardless of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level you need to achieve, there are some practices you need to observe. One of these practices is AC.L1-3.1.1, Authorized Access Control. Keep reading to learn more. What Is AC.L1-3.1.1? Let’s start by making sense of the different components of the CMMC practice number: AC indicates that […]
DFARS vs CMMC: What Is the Difference?
DFARS and CMMC are two concepts you need to understand if you are part of the Defense Industrial Base in any capacity. But if you have difficulties making sense of the differences between them, don’t worry: in this post, you will find everything you need to know. CMMC: The Basics CMMC stands for Cybersecurity Maturity […]