The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an assessment framework and certification procedure created by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure defense contractors comply with updated security requirements and are capable of protecting sensitive defense information from complex cyberattacks. Defense contractors that work with the DoD are expected to safeguard many forms of controlled unclassified information (CUI), such as legal documents, contracts, technical blueprints, sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII), unclassified controlled technical information (UCTI), confidential business information (CBI), and any other type of information that is considered sensitive by the government.
Meeting CMMC standards can be arduous, expensive, and challenging, which is why CMMC as a service exists. Providers that offer CMMC as a service help businesses meet the standard requirements by taking many responsibilities off their shoulders. CMMC providers have extensive knowledge of the CMMC process and procedures, allowing your business to reach compliance faster and at a fraction of the cost.