Ensure Competence and Maturity in Cybersecurity Practices and Processes

WHAT IS CMMC: THE CMMC LANDSCAPE EXPLAINED - WHITEPAPER

Download this whitepaper to learn about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) regulatory landscape, key aspects of the proposed regulations, valuable insights, and essential planning tips for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors.

Discover the implications, challenges, and strategies for achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance. 

By March 2025, it is estimated that CMMC 2.0 rule will take effect for all new DoD contracts. A Gap Assessment should be conducted now so that your organization has time to examine and determine the appropriate solutions to close the gaps and implement the necessary requirements to become certified. Depending on the gaps found, it can take organizations 12-18+ months to implement the changes needed to address information critical to national security.

The whitepaper provides more detailed information on:

• The three-tiered CMMC model introduced in CMMC 2.0 
• CMMC 2.0 Compliance Levels 
• Plan of Action and Milestone (POA & M) Limitations 
• Assessing the Importance of CMMC for Existing and Future Contracts 
• Timelines for Implementation 
• Implementing a Plan 
• Best Practices for Achieving CMMC 2.0 Compliance 
• How TÜV SÜD and Relic Law can be a Solution Provider

For more detailed information, and how TÜV SÜD, a leading certification, inspection and testing company can help your organization meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 requirements, please complete the form to download our White Paper.

To learn more about CMMC please visit the CMMC FAQ and Blog

AUTHORS

Nathan Regola, JD, PH.D., Security Architect, Relic Lay PLLC

Nathan is a Cyber AB Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and has supported over 20 NIST 800-53 Information Systems ATOs. Nathan advises federal contractors on cloud and hybrid information systems architecture, SIEM integration, identity and access management and Office 365 configuration, in support of CMMC assessment. Nathan is also a Cyber AB Certified Provisional Instructor (PI). 

William Orlewicz, JD, Principal, Relic Law PLLC

Will is a Cyber AB Registered Practitioner (RP) and advises U.S. Federal contractors on government cybersecurity regulations, including DFARS 252.204 -7012, and the forthcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Will's clients include defense industrial base (DIB) contractors, manufacturers, technology companies and service providers.