CMMC gets a revamp
On Nov. 4, following an internal assessment, the Defense Dept. announced “CMMC 2.0,” a revamped version of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements intended to be less onerous for industry.
There will be three compliance levels, down from five. Also, self-assessments will replace third-party audits for the low levels. And some vendors will be allowed time to comply post-award.
Level 1 requires 10 cybersecurity practices, and includes annual self-assessments. Level 2 requires 110 practices outlined in NIST SP 800-171. And Level 3 include 110 or more practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
More information:
OUSD CMMC website: https://www.acq.osd.mil/cmmc/
National Defense magazine story: https://bit.ly/3FfxpyI