The NIST SP 800-171 lays out the requirements for any non-federal agency that handles controlled unclassified information, or other sensitive federal information.
DFARS does not address the CMMC at all but a new clause is currently being drafted for this purpose.
CMMC is based on both DFARS and NIST 800-171 and includes all 110 controls and more.
CMMC Version 1.0 was originally made up of 5 maturity levels.
The updated CMMC Version 2.0 has condensed 5 levels into 3 levels, which we'll expand upon below.
Due to the lack of certification, the DoD found that contractors were claiming to uphold all of the NIST 800-171 standards but in reality, they were not.
DoD decided that it was necessary to develop a certification process to ensure that contractors were compliant with a basic set of cybersecurity controls: the CMMC. Recent Updates to the NIST 800-171 and the CMMC NIST 800-171.
The new version of CMMC has been restructured into 3 levels to better reflect how mature and reliable a company's cybersecurity infrastructure is.
NIST 800-171 is an incredibly worthwhile voluntary cybersecurity framework designed to safeguard CUI on the networks of third-party government contractors and subcontractors.
CMMC is a soon-to-be mandatory framework that draws from the 800-171 and 800-172.
The introduction of CMMC v 2.0 is the result of risk mitigation effort, where self-attestation failed.
NIST 800-171 will act as a bridge for those who want to achieve compliance with CMMC. Avoid last minute stress and pressure to comply by beginning to prepare now.
To begin preparing your organization for CMMC compliance, see how Centraleyes' modern GRC solution can automate your efforts and prepare you with NIST 800-171 to meet the upcoming CMMC v2.0.
Centraleyes is thrilled to introduce the enhanced CMMC version 2.0 into its expansive framework library.
Centraleyes has meticulously mapped the new CMMC version, ensuring an updated framework that accurately reflects the modifications in these three levels.
The DoD initiated the CMMC certification protocol to safeguard CUI and sensitive data within contractor environments.
Complying with CMMC controls is imperative for organizations seeking to engage with the US Department of Defense.
Facilitating the journey toward a CMMC system security plan, the Centraleyes platform incorporates an integrated and updated CMMC level 2 controls questionnaire.
The platform supports organizations in commencing assessments related to the NIST 800-171 framework, guiding users through each prerequisite with precision.
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This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:13:05 +0000