Does my business need to be CMMC certified?

CMMC was officially rolled out on November 30, 2020, but is only being enforced on some new contracts. All businesses will need to be compliant on some level by 2026.

What are the 5 levels of CMMC?

1. “Performed” - basic cyber hygiene 2. “Documented” – intermediate cyber hygiene 3. “Managed” – good cyber hygiene 4. “Reviewed” – proactivity 5. “Optimized” – advanced and progressive measures

How do you get CMMC compliance?

Businesses will choose a C3PAO from the CMMC Accreditation Board’s marketplace, and it will be up to the organization and C3PAO to coordinate an assessment.

When do I need to be CMMC certified?

All businesses pursuing government contracts will need to be certified by 2026. The certification process is expected to be lengthy, and the DoD recommends beginning planning for certification at least 6 months before your anticipated start date.

How do I know what CMMC level my business is?

A pre-assessment is a great way to learn where your organization’s compliance is at that moment and can help reassess where you want to be by your assessment date. A registered practitioner provider can guide you through the assessment a step at a time, or you can undergo a more standard pre-assessment through a certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO).

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Q: Who needs CMMC certification?

By 2026, any company entering a contract with the DoD must be CMMC certified on some level. Until then, DoD requests will be made requiring various levels of certification.

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