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Miami, Tampa, and other Florida 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).
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.
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, Florida DoD contractors who wish to participate on new DoD contracts should start preparing as soon as possible.
Many Tampa DoD contractors will need assistance performing initial assessments to uncover issues, establish corrective actions, and to 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:
Keiter provides CMMC readiness assessments and remediation services to DoD contractors across Florida including in Miami and Tampa. 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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Miami’s Department of Defense (DOD) contractors are an essential part of the city’s defense landscape. While Miami is not typically associated with large military installations, it is a hub for defense-related businesses and services that support national security efforts. These contractors specialize in various fields, including cybersecurity, technology, logistics, and maritime services.
Miami’s strategic location as a major port city and gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean makes it a critical point for defense-related activities. DOD contractors in Miami often work in collaboration with military agencies and organizations, contributing to areas like cybersecurity, transportation, and logistics support.
The presence of DOD contractors in Miami also brings economic benefits to the city and its surrounding regions by creating job opportunities and supporting local industries. While Miami may not have large military bases, its DOD contractors are integral to the broader national defense efforts, ensuring that the United States maintains its security and readiness in various strategic areas.
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.