CMMC Compliance Framework
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense’s framework for verifying that contractors and subcontractors protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The program is now active, with phased implementation beginning in November 2025. Organizations supporting DoD contracts must meet the required CMMC level specified in solicitations and maintain ongoing compliance through required assessments and annual affirmations.
CMMC Framework Levels
The CMMC framework establishes three levels of progressively increasing cybersecurity requirements. Each level is keyed to independent standards: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-21 and NIST 800-171 and 800-172 requirements.
- Level 1: Requires annual self-assessment against 15 security requirements defined in FAR 52.204-21.
- Level 2: Aligns with the 110 security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. Depending on the contract, organizations must complete either a self-assessment or a third-party assessment conducted by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), along with annual affirmation.
- Level 3: Builds on Level 2 and includes additional security requirements derived from NIST SP 800-172. Assessments are conducted by the U.S. Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).
Creating a CMMC Compliance Framework
The DoD, which oversees the CMMC program, estimates that most DIB contractors will need Level 2 certification to bid on contracts. However, many popular file sharing programs do not support CMMC Level 2 requirements for storing and sharing CUI.
FileCloud supports these efforts by enabling secure file sharing, centralized access management, detailed audit logging, and data governance controls that align with CMMC requirements for protecting FCI and CUI.
Leading Defense Contractors Choose FileCloud
Organizations handling sensitive federal data must balance strict security requirements with the need to collaborate across teams, partners, and subcontractors. Protecting controlled data while enabling efficient workflows is a core challenge in building a CMMC-aligned environment.
FileCloud is a secure file sharing and data governance platform designed to support these requirements. It enables organizations to centralize file access, enforce granular permissions, maintain detailed audit logs, and apply governance policies needed to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
With flexible deployment options, FileCloud can be implemented in a way that aligns with your organization’s security architecture, operational model, and CMMC requirements—whether maintaining full control over infrastructure or leveraging a secure, compliant cloud environment.
FileCloud Deployment Options for CMMC-Aligned Environments
FileCloud Server (Self-Hosted)
Deploy FileCloud in your own data center or private cloud to maintain full control over infrastructure, storage, and security configuration. This model is ideal for organizations building and managing their own CMMC-aligned environment.
FileCloud FedRAMP (Cloud-Hosted)
FileCloud FedRAMP is a FedRAMP High authorized, cloud-hosted offering designed for federal agencies and contractors handling sensitive federal data. It provides a secure cloud environment aligned with federal security standards, reducing infrastructure management burden.
Both deployment models support secure file sharing, access controls, audit logging, and governance capabilities required for protecting FCI and CUI under CMMC.