What is CMMC Compliance?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program evaluates the level of cybersecurity preparedness of a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor.
This assessment is conducted to confirm that contractors can safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) when processing sensitive information as part of a US Department of Defense (DoD) contract.
CMMC 2.0 has established three tiers of cybersecurity requirements, each of which aligns with independent standards such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NIST guidelines. These tiers increase in difficulty, reflecting the increasing importance of cybersecurity measures as the information being protected becomes more sensitive.
CMMC Program Support for DIB Contractors
The CMMC program is overseen by the U.S. DoD, which has defined the CMMC 2.0 certification levels. It has also established Project Spectrum to provide resources and guidance to help organizations understand and implement the CMMC framework. These resources include information about the different levels of CMMC certification, the practices and processes required at each level, and best practices for enhancing cybersecurity posture.
Organizations seeking CMMC certification can use the platform established by CyberAB (formerly known as the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB)) to request an assessment. This third-party organization is the sole authorized, non-governmental partner of the DoD. Only companies seeking level 3 certification will need government-led assessments.
After an assessment has been completed, the results are uploaded to the CMMC platform, CMMC EMASS. Organizations can access their assessment results through the platform, along with any recommendations for improving their cybersecurity posture. If an organization passes the assessment, it will be awarded a CMMC certification at the appropriate level.
Launch FileCloud as Part of a CMMC Compliance Services Solution
There are already many resources available to end-clients and DIB organizations pursuing certification within the CMMC program. MSPs seeking to provide not just consultation services but a full range of CMMC compliance services need robust enterprise-grade tools to offer their clientele.
FileCloud is a hyper-secure file sharing and data governance solution that can be leveraged by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) as part of CMMC Compliance Services. Specifically, FileCloud provides single-pane-of-glass file management for admins and users, with extensive compliance functionalities:
- Encrypted storage
- Role-based access controls
- Granular file sharing
- Data leak prevention
- Content classification
- Workflow automation
The FileCloud platform is easy to use, making secure access, storage, and file sharing an accessible experience for everyone, from business end users to environment managers, including IT managers, CISOs, and DPOs.