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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
LOCATION
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United States
industry
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Government
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Manufacturing
Requirements
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Understanding CMMC: Protecting CUI Throughout the Defense Supply Chain
CMMC consolidates existing DFARS and NIST 800-171 requirements into a tiered, certifiable model that scales with data sensitivity and mission criticality.
Winning and retaining DoD contracts now hinges on demonstrating the right CMMC level—validated by independent assessment—and maintaining documented evidence such as an SSP, network diagrams, and POA&Ms. Organizations must:
- Define scope of the CMMC assessment boundary and identify where CUI/FCI reside.
- Implement and document the required technical, physical, and administrative practices for their target level.
- Conduct self-assessments or coordinate with C3PAOs for third-party audits.
- Continuously monitor controls, remediate findings, and update artifacts to remain assessment-ready.
Forgepath guides contractors through every phase—from scoping and gap analysis to remediation coaching and audit preparation—so you can secure CUI, satisfy DFARS 7021 flow-down clauses, and stay competitive in the Defense Industrial Base.
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CMMC Compliance At a Glance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the U.S. Department of Defense framework that verifies defense contractors can protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the supply chain.
Requirements
CMMC Level 1 (Foundational)
Implements 17 basic cyber-hygiene practices—mirroring FAR 52.204-21—to safeguard FCI. Annual self-assessment is required.
CMMC Level 2 (Advanced)
Aligns to the 110 practices of NIST SP 800-171 to protect CUI. Requires triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO.
CMMC Level 3 (Expert)
Builds on Level 2 with additional practices (draft NIST SP 800-172) focused on proactive, adaptive cyber defense for critical programs. Government-led assessments are required.
How Forge Path Can Help
vCISO for DoD Programs
Provide executive-level guidance, liaison with C3PAOs, and ongoing program governance.
Policy & Procedure Creation
Craft mandatory access control, incident response, configuration management, and media protection policies aligned to CMMC domains.
Vulnerability Management
Deploy vulnerability scanng to sustain compliance post-assessment.
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Win DoD Contracts with Confident CMMC Compliance
Protect CUI, meet DFARS mandates, and strengthen customer trust. Forgepath helps you navigate CMMC requirements, close security gaps, and maintain continuous compliance—so you can focus on delivering mission-critical solutions.
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