Understanding CMMC
Gain a basic understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), its purpose, and who it applies to. Learn key components, implementation timelines, and the benefits of certification for organizations that contract or subcontract with the Department of Defense (DoD).
The basics of CMMC
To earn—or maintain—contracts with the DoD, you must pursue CMMC.
The certification program is meant to safeguard data and information within the DoD supply chain via tiered requirements based on the types of government data and information an organization processes, stores, and transmits.
Learn more about key components of the program, implementation timelines, and the benefits of CMMC certification.
Introduction to CMMC
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The basics of CMMC
To earn—or maintain—contracts with the DoD, you must pursue CMMC.
The certification program is meant to safeguard data and information within the DoD supply chain via tiered requirements based on the types of government data and information an organization processes, stores, and transmits.
Learn more about key components of the program, implementation timelines, and the benefits of CMMC certification.
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