Complete Guide to Understanding CMMC Compliance
Cybersecurity requirements for companies in the defense supply chain have entered a decisive enforcement phase. The Department of Defense has moved beyond self-attestation and toward verifiable, contract-bound cybersecurity standards. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), now plays a central role in determining which organizations are eligible to work with the DoD. CMMC establishes three compliance levels, each tied directly to the sensitivity of the data an organization handles.