CMMC Level 1
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Are you a contractor that bids on U.S. Department of Defense projects? You’re probably familiar with the rollout of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. These guidelines mandate that organizations must implement more stringent cybersecurity practices when safeguarding sensitive data. A certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) must conduct an audit to verify compliance.
The new CMMC framework includes a series of five hierarchal levels to assess a company’s cybersecurity “maturity.” Every organization that wants to bid on DoD contracts must meet the minimum requirements for the level stipulated in the DoD contract. A C3PAO audit determines whether the contractor satisfies the standards.
CMMC Level 1 Requirements
Level 1 represents the basic cybersecurity hygiene practices for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies. The primary focus at this phase
is safeguarding Federal Contract Information (FCI). In essence, this level establishes a solid security foundation for the other four steps in the hierarchy,
and all organizations must comply with the certification requirements.
CMMC Level 1 Practices
This level requires organizations to engage in a set of 17 practices that fall under six domains:
1. Access Control:
This area applies to implementing appropriate CMMC controls regarding limiting system and information access to authorized users and verifying and controlling connections to external information systems.
2. Identification and Authentication:
This practice addresses the identification of information system users and authenticating users, processes and devices.
3. Media Protection:
This practice pertains to the sanitization and destruction of media containing FCI before disposing of it or releasing it for reuse.
4. Physical Protection:
CMMC Level 1 requires implementing practices to limit physical access to information systems and equipment. It also covers monitoring visitor activity, maintaining audit logs and managing physical access devices.
5. System and Communications Protection:
This practice covers monitoring, controlling and protecting organizational communications and implementing subnetworks for system components physically separated from internal networks.
6. System and Information Integrity:
This practice addresses the timeliness of correcting system flaws, providing adequate protection from malicious coding and performing periodic scans of files from external sources.
Getting Help With Level 1 Compliance
Although these requirements are less stringent than those for higher levels in the hierarchy, many companies don’t know where they stand and may fall short in one or several areas. Working with a capable CMMC advisory service is crucial for ensuring compliance and meeting the new guidelines.
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CMMC Level 2
The newly implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is impacting all businesses seeking contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Companies can no longer self-report their cybersecurity practices. Instead, a certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) must conduct an audit to determine a business’s preparedness and ensure it complies with the guidelines. The CMMC framework includes a tiered system consisting of five certification levels. The requirements and processes for each step are cumulative and range from basic to highly advanced regarding processing cybersecurity maturity requirements and hygiene practices.
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What Are the CMMC Level 2 Requirements?
While CMMC Level 1 provides a solid foundation for basic cybersecurity applications, Level 2 focuses on implementing intermediate cyber hygiene practices. Instead of limiting the protection requirements to Federal Contract Information (FCI), Level 2 begins to emphasize safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Consequently, this step serves as a bridge to Level 3.
Additionally, Level 2 requires organizations to provide more documentation regarding the implementation of CMMC practices and policies. While Level 1 lists a set of mandatory cybersecurity practices, the next level takes it further by mandating that companies outline their processes for enacting them.
Level 2 also encompasses nine additional domains in addition to the six in the preceding level. These include:
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Configuration Management
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Maintenance
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Security Assessment
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Audit and Accountability
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Recovery
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Awareness and Training
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Risk Management
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Incident Response
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Personnel Security
The mandated Level 2 processes include:
CMMC Level 2
The newly implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is impacting all businesses seeking contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Companies can no longer self-report their cybersecurity practices. Instead, a certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) must conduct an audit to determine a business’s preparedness and ensure it complies with the guidelines. The CMMC framework includes a tiered system consisting of five certification levels. The requirements and processes for each step are cumulative and range from basic to highly advanced regarding processing cybersecurity maturity requirements and hygiene practices.
Get Started todayGetting Help With Level 1 Compliance
Although these requirements are less stringent than those for higher levels in the hierarchy, many companies don’t know where they stand and may fall short in one or several areas. Working with a capable CMMC advisory service is crucial for ensuring compliance and meeting the new guidelines.
Contact Us TodayCMMC Level 3
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Are you a contractor that bids on U.S. Department of Defense projects? You’re probably familiar with the rollout of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. These guidelines mandate that organizations must implement more stringent cybersecurity practices when safeguarding sensitive data. A certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) must conduct an audit to verify compliance.
The new CMMC framework includes a series of five hierarchal levels to assess a company’s cybersecurity “maturity.” Every organization that wants to bid on DoD contracts must meet the minimum requirements for the level stipulated in the DoD contract. A C3PAO audit determines whether the contractor satisfies the standards.
What Are the CMMC Level 2 Requirements?
While CMMC Level 1 provides a solid foundation for basic cybersecurity applications, Level 2 focuses on implementing intermediate cyber hygiene practices. Instead of limiting the protection requirements to Federal Contract Information (FCI), Level 2 begins to emphasize safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Consequently, this step serves as a bridge to Level 3.
Additionally, Level 2 requires organizations to provide more documentation regarding the implementation of CMMC practices and policies. While Level 1 lists a set of mandatory cybersecurity practices, the next level takes it further by mandating that companies outline their processes for enacting them.
Level 2 also encompasses nine additional domains in addition to the six in the preceding level. These include:
-
Configuration Management
-
Maintenance
-
Security Assessment
-
Audit and Accountability
-
Recovery
-
Awareness and Training
-
Risk Management
-
Incident Response
-
Personnel Security
The mandated Level 2 processes include:
CMMC Level 2
The newly implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is impacting all businesses seeking contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Companies can no longer self-report their cybersecurity practices. Instead, a certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) must conduct an audit to determine a business’s preparedness and ensure it complies with the guidelines. The CMMC framework includes a tiered system consisting of five certification levels. The requirements and processes for each step are cumulative and range from basic to highly advanced regarding processing cybersecurity maturity requirements and hygiene practices.
Get Started todayProtect the Mission: Contact Coalfire Federal Today
Does your organization need to comply with Level 2 or any of the other CMMC compliance steps? Coalfire Federal offers a suite of comprehensive advisory services that provide a pathway to certification. We’ll conduct a thorough assessment to determine your degree of preparedness and identify opportunities for improvement. We can also offer training that helps you get where you need to be.
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