The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule: What It Means for You
The long-awaited CMMC final rule has been published in the Federal Register, set to take effect on October 15, 2024. This milestone marks a significant shift in cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors and subcontractors. Let's explain what this means for your organization and how you can quickly adapt to these new standards.
Impact on Your Organization
Mandatory Compliance: If you're a defense contractor or subcontractor, CMMC compliance is no longer optional. It's crucial to start preparing now to avoid losing out on DoD contracts.
Cost Considerations: While initial costs may be associated with implementing new security measures, the DoD has stated that these will be considered allowable costs, potentially easing the financial burden.
Enhanced Cybersecurity Posture: Achieving CMMC compliance will significantly improve your organization's overall cybersecurity, protecting not just DoD information but all your sensitive data.
How Trusted Internet Can Help
Trusted Internet has ready-to-go cyber security solutions to meet specific controls such as vulnerability discovery and management, Virtual CISO™ services, continuous monitoring with 24/7 SOC, cyber assessments, and more.
Trusted Internet offers comprehensive cyber solutions designed around NIST 800-171 to help you achieve CMMC compliance quickly and efficiently:
Rapid Assessment: Our team can quickly evaluate your cybersecurity posture and identify gaps to meet CMMC requirements. Trusted Internet is offering no-cost workshops to help you with your baseline assessments. Sign up here for more information or to be notified of an upcoming session.
Tailored Implementation: We provide customized solutions that align with your specific CMMC level requirements, ensuring you implement only what's necessary for your compliance needs.
Continuous Monitoring: Our services include ongoing monitoring and 24/7 SOC services, along with updates to keep your systems compliant with evolving CMMC standards.
Best-of-class firewall implementation, configuration, and management.
Point-in-time security assessment services
Virtual CISO™ services to help you meet or augment the new CISO requirements and advise on your path towards CMMC compliance, including guidance on DFIR plan creation (per new guidance) and other challenging areas
Routine reporting on cyber events
Expert Guidance: Our team of CMMC specialists can guide you through the certification process, from initial assessment to final certification.
Next Steps
Determine your required CMMC level based on the type of information you handle.
Conduct a gap analysis to identify areas that need improvement.
Develop a compliance roadmap with realistic timelines and budgets.
Implement necessary security controls and practices.
Prepare for third-party assessment as needed (for Levels 2 and 3).
Don't let the CMMC final rule catch you off guard. Start your compliance journey today with Trusted Internet's support. Our expertise and tailored solutions can help you navigate these new requirements efficiently, ensuring your organization remains competitive in the defense contracting landscape.
For more information, contact Trusted Internet at staysafeonline@trustedinternet.io, or click the “Get CMMC Help Now!” button to sign up to be notified our next CMMC Baseline Assessment workshop.
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22905.pdf