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The Four Steps to Compliance

Gain valuable insight about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, getting an accurate assessment, remediating gaps in compliance, and receiving certification below.
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STEP 0

Understanding CMMC

New to CMMC? Start here. Prepare a foundation for efficient compliance by learning about CMMC’s purpose, model, rules, and how they all affect your company. In this category, find cornerstone topics that form the basis of the program, such as NIST SP 800-171, the CMMC Accreditation Body, and the three CMMC levels.

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NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards are well-known, widely accepted, and are integral in the foundation of the CMMC model.

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STEP 1

Assessment

Secure your contracts by meeting immediate assessment requirements. Find options and resources to help you report your score quickly and accurately.

Readiness assessments are the initial evaluation a contractor must perform to comply with the DFARS Interim Rule and begin CMMC remediation.

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STEP 2

Remediation

Carry out the solutions that best fit your company’s needs. Learn about cybersecurity services, providers, and the costs associated with different remediation methods.

Standardized cybersecurity services provide efficient, cost-effective data protection in one solution instead of many third-party solutions.

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STEP 3

Certification

Minimize your risk of cyber incidents and maintain eligibility for contracts. Learn which route your company needs to take to become CMMC certified.

The CMMC-AB facilitates the relationship between service providers, assessors, and contractors through the various steps to compliance.

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As a contractor, you have limited options regarding cybersecurity requirements. However, you have the power to decide how you’ll fulfill them. Gather advice and tools to help make CMMC as simple and cost-effective as possible, every step of the way.

Articles & News

Written by compliance experts, find articles containing helpful advice and solutions, and stay up to date with the latest in CMMC news.

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Free Guides & Tools

Find free, downloadable guides & tools including PDFs, automated spreadsheets, and quizzes to help make the steps to compliance easier and more efficient.

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