CMMC: Mastering the Basics Part 1

The government requires federal contractors to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) in accordance with requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC program is designed to ensure contractors fully meet their requirements under 800-171 by having 3rd Party assessments certify compliance with NIST SP 800-171. NIST is revising SP 800-171 while CMMC has entered the formal rulemaking process. The simultaneity of these two processes coupled with uncertainty about final requirements and timelines make it difficult for many defense companies to effectively plan their cybersecurity initiatives, operations, and investments. Please join Amira Armond, President Kieri Solutions and Vice Chair, C3PAO Stakeholder Forum, Vince Scott, CEO of the Defense Cybersecurity Group and Scott Whitehouse, Director of Compliance Services, C3Integrated Solutions, for NDIA’s monthly CMMC webinar where they will discuss foundational actions and processes to strengthen cybersecurity, protect critical information and prepare for 3rd Party Assessments. This webinar topic is subject to change if the government issues an Interim Final Rule (IFR) or a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NoPrM) prior to the webinar.