The CMMC Knowledge Base

POA&M Best Practices for CMMC

If you’re working toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance, you’ve likely encountered the term Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) or POA&M. Maybe your consultant mentioned it, or you…

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CMMC Evidence: What Assessors Want to See

You’ve implemented security controls. You’ve written your System Security Plan. Added your CMMC evidence. Now comes the moment of truth: proving to an assessor that everything you’ve documented actually exists…

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How to Write a CMMC System Security Plan

A Practical Guide for Defense Contractors If you’re a defense contractor preparing for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), you’ve probably heard that you need a System Security Plan. Maybe you’ve…

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CMMC for Small Businesses

If your small business provides products or services to the Department of Defense, CMMC for Small Businesses is now a requirement. The good news: small businesses can achieve compliance without…

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CMMC for Aerospace Subcontractors

The DoD’s supply chain security requirements flow down from primes like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon to every tier of the aerospace supply chain. CMMC stands for Cybersecurity…

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CMMC for Managed Service Providers

If your managed service provider supports defense contractors, CMMC for Managed Service Providers certification may be required for your organization. MSPs and MSSPs occupy a unique position—you are both a…

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CMMC for Universities & Research Labs

If your university or research laboratory conducts research funded by the Department of Defense, you likely need CMMC for Universities & Research Labs certification. This requirement extends to university-affiliated research…

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CMMC for Machine Shops

Specific CMMC Guide for Machine Shop Businesses If your machine shop manufactures parts for defense contractors, you need CMMC certification to continue bidding on Department of Defense work. This “CMMC…

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CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2

Learn about the difference: CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2 One of the most common questions defense contractors ask is whether they need CMMC Level 1 or Level 2. The…

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Steps to CMMC certification

What are the steps to CMMC Certification Getting CMMC certified doesn’t happen by accident. It requires deliberate action, proper preparation, and a clear understanding of the process from start to…

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