CMMC Compliance

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)1, 6 is a set of guidelines mandated by the Department of Defense (DoD) and is designed to provide specific guidance to organizations that process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI)3, 7 or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)2, 5. CMMC compliance is not optional. You must comply with CMMC tier levels 1, 2, or 3, depending on the type of data your organization processes, stores, or transmits4.

CMMC Compliance is Not Optional

Not meeting these requirements can lead to your organization’s inability to submit bids or task orders, losing contracts, being refused grants, facing penalties, or damaging your reputation.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Loss of DoD Contracts

Non-compliant organizations may become ineligible for DoD contracts.

Legal and Regulatory Repercussions

Organizations may face penalties, fines, or legal action.

False Claims Act Liability

Posting an inaccurate SPRS score could lead to liability, with potential fines of $10,000 per control.

Competitive Disadvantage

Non-compliant organizations may be less favored for both DoD and non-DoD related work.

Increased Vulnerability to Cyber Threats

Non-compliance weakens an organization's defenses against prevalent cyber threats.

Erosion of Trust

Non-compliance can damage relationships with partners and customers, potentially leading to long-term reputational damage.

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How CyNtell Solutions Can Help

At CyNtell, we’re here to make your journey toward CMMC compliance as smooth as possible.  As a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) and future Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), we offer expert guidance and support throughout your CMMC journey.

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Our Services

CMMC Level Determination: We assist in determining the appropriate CMMC level for your organization.

Compliance Assessment: We help determine if you need to post a score, comply with NIST 800-171, or meet CMMC requirements.

Gap Analysis: We identify your current compliance status, highlight gaps and deficiencies, assist with the creation of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and provide short-term and long-term remediation strategies.

Remediation Support: Our expert team helps address compliance gaps efficiently and cost-effectively.

Mock Audits: We conduct thorough pre-assessment audits to ensure you’re prepared for official CMMC certification by a C3PAO.

OUR PROGRAM

Why Choose CyNtell?

Expertise: Our team consists of certified CMMC professionals with extensive experience in CMMC and NIST 800-171 cybersecurity compliance.

Comprehensive Approach: We offer end-to-end solutions, from initial assessment to certification preparation.

Cost-Effective: Our strategies help you achieve compliance efficiently, minimizing resource expenditure.

Future-Ready: As a future C3PAO, we stay ahead of CMMC developments to keep you prepared

Key Definitions

C3PAO

Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) are authorized by the CMMC Advisory Board to conduct and deliver official CMMC assessment audits. C3PAOs cannot provide pre-assessment services to organizations they are assessing to avoid conflicts of interest.

C3PAO Audit Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation process conducted by a C3PAO to determine an organization’s compliance with the CMMC framework.

CMMC

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – a framework designed to protect sensitive information within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Organizations that handle FCI or CUI DoD are required to comply with CMMC.

CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)

Information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls but is not classified. It is information that legally cannot be made public and, if leaked, could negatively impact national security.

DIB

Defense Industrial Base – Network of defense contractors and subcontractors

DoD

Department of Defense

FCI (Federal Contract Information)

Information provided by or generated for the government under contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the government, not intended for public release.

NIST

National Institute of Standards and Technology

POA&M

Plan of Action and Milestones – A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished to address security weaknesses

RPO

Registered Provider Organizations (RPOs) are authorized by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) to provide consulting services to government contractors and businesses preparing for CMMC assessment. RPOs cannot conduct official CMMC assessment audits.

SP

Special Publication (referring to NIST documents)

SPRS

Supplier Performance Risk Score, used by DoD, is s rating based on the NIST 800-171 standard.

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Sources

  1. About the CMMC, Chief Information Officer, US Department of Defense, https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/About/
  2. Access to controlled unclassified information (CUI), Title 48, Chapter 4, Subchapter H, Part 2452.237-83, Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-24/subchapter-H/part-2452/subpart-2452.2/section-2452.237-83
  3. Acronyms and Definitions, Title 32, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Subchapter 6, Part 170, Subpart A, 170.4, Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-170/subpart-A/section-170.4
  4. CMMC Resources & Documentation, Chief Information Officer, US Department of Defense, https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/Resources-Documentation/
    1. CMMC Level 1 Assessment Guide: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/ScopingGuideL1v2.pdf
    2. CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/AssessmentGuideL2v2.pdf
    3. CMMC Level 3 Assessment Guide: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/AssessmentGuideL3v2.pdf
  5. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Title 32, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 2002.4 (h) Definitions, Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-B/chapter-XX/part-2002
  6. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Chief Information Officer, US Department of Defense, https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/
  7. Federal Contract Information, Title 48, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart 4.1901 Definitions, Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-4.19/section-4.1901

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