Third-Party Certification for DoD Contractors
CMMC is a unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the defense industrial database (DIB), which includes over 300,000 companies in the supply chain. Released in January 2020, CMMC was the DoD’s response to significant compromises of sensitive defense information located on contractors’ information systems.
Going forward, any defense company that does business with the Department of Defense (DoD) will need to certify through a third-party at one of the CMMC levels established. This requirement applies to not only prime contractors but also their subcontractors and every supplier across the supply chain the prime works with.
The CMMC consists of progressively secure levels of certification built around different domains of cybersecurity and organizational health.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements
Level 3: Expert
Coverage of all NIST 800-171 and 800-172 controls. Ensures processes are maintained and followed.
Level 1: Foundational
Practices are performed in an ad-hoc manner so there is no process requirement.
Level 2: Advanced
Inclusive of universally accepted cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-171).
How VULNERA Helps You
Prevent Breaches
A fast and repeatable way to expose potential security vulnerabilities across the network – in real-time
Reduce Risk of Threat Actors
Continuous assessments aid in the exposure and remediation of possible risks before they become threats
Win & Maintain DoD Contracts
Bid on more DoD opportunities by demonstrating you are not putting government contracts at risk
