CMMC Readiness – Phoenix Tucson (AZ)

CMMC Compliance – Phoenix Tucson (AZ)

Phoenix, Tucson, and other Arizona Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors will soon be required to comply with the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standard. The new standard is designed to help counteract the significant increase in the compromises of sensitive defense information which is shared across the defense industrial base.

In the past, DoD contractors have been responsible for maintaining certain cybersecurity practices, but under the emerging CMMC requirements contractors must undergo third-party compliance assessments and implement additional security protections. Once implemented contractors and subcontractors will need to be compliant to be awarded contract work.

5 CMMC Maturity Levels (ML)

Phased in over a five-year period, CMMC includes 5 maturity levels based on an Arizona’s DoD contractor’s access to Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

CMMC ML 1, known as basic cyber hygiene, requires the use of techniques such as antivirus and passwords to control access to FCI. The requirements become more complex reaching a Level 5, Optimizing, which requires standardized processes to address Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).

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Phoenix CMMC Services

Many Phoenix 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:

• 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)

About Phoenix (AZ)

Phoenix, Arizona, often referred to as the “Valley of the Sun,” is the capital and largest city in the state of Arizona, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of the country and is known for its warm climate, vibrant culture, and stunning desert landscapes. Here’s a narrative about Phoenix, AZ:

Phoenix, the vibrant heart of the Southwest, beckons visitors with its sun-drenched streets and captivating desert charm. As the capital of Arizona, it stands tall amid a sprawling valley surrounded by rugged mountain ranges. A city that rises from the ashes, Phoenix is a testament to human resilience and the pursuit of progress.

Once a small agricultural community nestled in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has evolved into a thriving metropolis. Its story is one of growth, fueled by the advent of air conditioning and the lure of a sun-soaked paradise. The city embraces its unique setting, where cacti thrive, and stunning sunsets paint the sky with hues of orange and purple.