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Preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
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Preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

CMMC has been introduced to create a comprehensive set of guidelines and processes for enterprises for cybersecurity and data protection. The certification has been made mandatory for enterprises that work with the Department of Defense (DoD). Businesses that have various contracts with DoD are supposed to work on their security systems and get them assessed for third-party certification. Only those businesses which have the certification will be eligible to bid for further contracts and continue with the existing contracts. So, what does this mean for enterprises? Will it change anything, apart from incurring more cost? Yes. CMMC has five levels with increasing processes and requirements, which have to be followed one after another. An enterprise that r...