In late January 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out a sweeping mandate: All organizations, whether public or private, who do business with the DoD need to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). While federal defense contractors — private businesses and higher education institutions receiving large federal grants (R1/R2 specifically) — are the organizations most impacted today, CMMC will likely become the compliance standard across all levels of government. This piece discusses how these organizations can prepare for CMMC compliance and be rewarded with a more robust cybersecurity posture and greater confidence they have effectively reduced their risk profile.
