In the cybersecurity industry, it’s more important than ever before to keep information safe and secure. As people have learned more about the internet and how to use it, information has become less secure. That’s where the cybersecurity maturity model comes in. What is CMMC? And how is it used? Keep reading to find out.
This is basically a document that is used to see if companies are in compliance with NIST SP 800-171. The public can read the draft of version four of this document to see what companies are being measured against.
The purpose of these documents is to identify whether or not the companies are safe for the government to use. There are levels one through five, and if your company does not meet the required level, it cannot bid for specified government projects. This has been made to enhance the cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base. It ensures that proper protections are in place to control and protect classified information.
To learn more about this model, watch the video in this article. It provides a great explanation of the cybersecurity maturation model. If you want to read about the CMMC, look for the version four draft that has been released to the public.
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