Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Washington DC Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors will soon be required to comply with the new  Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 requirements. The CMMC program is intended to better enforce cybersecurity requirements across the defense industrial base (DIB) to better protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Three CMMC Maturity Levels (ML)

Once implemented, DoD contract solicitations will indicate the required maturity level for the winning contractor. If a contractor does not have the appropriate certification in the DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), then the contractor will be ineligible for contract award.

CMMC Level 1 will be added to contracts where FCI only will be received or generated by the contractor. Level 1 will require organizations to annually self-assess and affirm their compliance with the 17 Level 1 practice requirements, which are composed of 59 assessment objectives.

CMMC Level 2 requires a triennial third-party assessment and annual affirmation of compliance with 110 practice requirements, which are composed of 320 assessment objectives. Level 2 also expands the type of information system assets that are in scope for assessment, compared to Level 1.

CMMC Level 3 requires an existing Level 2 certification, and contractors will be assessed by the DoD for compliance against an additional 24 practice requirements. Level 3 also expands the type of information system assets that are in scope for assessment, compared to Level 2.

Readiness Preparation

By most estimates, organizations are likely to require 12-18 months to prepare for a Level 2 assessment. With the CMMC final rule likely taking effect during the first half of 2025, Washington DC DoD contractors who wish to participate on new DoD contracts should start preparing as soon as possible.

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Dallas CMMC Services

Many Dallas DoD contractors will need assistance performing initial assessments to uncover issues, establish corrective actions, and chart a path towards CMMC readiness.

The CMMC is complex. ML 3 contains 381 discrete cybersecurity requirements spread among 130 practices, and 310 policy/procedure requirements spread among 51process maturity requirements. The requirements are complex, and our team has almost 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity compliance services across many complex frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, and others. As a CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO), our team can help DoD prime and subcontractors with the following:

  • Readiness Assessments and Gap Analyses Against the CMMC Framework
  • Assistance with Remediating Gaps Identified during Readiness Assessment
  • Assistance with NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment that is recorded in Supplier Performance Risk System
  • Creating System Security Plans (SSP)
  • Creating Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

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Keiter provides CMMC readiness assessments and remediation services to DoD contractors across Texas including in Dallas and Houston. If you are interested in learning how we can assist your organization, complete the form below and a team member will follow up promptly.

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About Texas DoD Contractors

Texas’s Department of Defense (DOD) contractors are essential contributors to national security and technological innovation. The state is home to a vast and diverse community of defense contractors, specializing in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and technology development.

These contractors collaborate closely with DOD agencies and military installations, including Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, and Joint Base San Antonio. They are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge defense technologies and solutions, enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities.

Texas’s DOD contractors also have a significant impact on the state’s economy, creating jobs and fostering innovation. Their dedication to excellence and their partnership with the military ensure that the United States remains a leader in military technology and readiness. Texas’s commitment to supporting national defense is exemplified by the contributions of its DOD contractors.

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We also provide CMMC services to Department of Defense Contractors in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine,  Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas,  Vermont, the state of Washington, and Washington DC.

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