CHALLENGE:

The DoD now requires CMMC certification to continue working and bidding on projects.

Failure to do so will risk contract cancellation.

This year the Department of Defense (DoD) released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The framework ensures DoD contractors and suppliers have the appropriate cybersecurity framework and associated controls in place to protect data such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Federal Contact Information (FCI), and other valuable and/or critical data. The DoD is mandating this framework “to assess and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).”

SOLUTION:

SnowCap WatchTower identifies the specific areas requiring improvement to reach required CMMC certification level.

Organizations that intend to bid on DoD contracts must attest to their CMMC certification level.

Certification Comes with Preparation

The SnowCap WatchTower CMMC Readiness Baseline provides a defined methodology to not only identify cybersecurity business risks, but also to measure the cybersecurity risk across the entire business enterprise helping organizations prioritize goals and create strategies to make quantifiable improvements in their cybersecurity programs.

Know Your CMMC Level

CMMC includes five maturity levels adding to the 110 security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 currently required under DFARS 252.204-7012. Maturity Level 1 is associated with organizations who pose the least risk and require a baseline security program. Maturity Level 5 organizations pose the highest possible risk to national defense interests and therefore require the most rigorous security program. Organizations that intend to bid on DoD contracts must show that the maturity of their CMMC certification supports the risk associated with the contract on which they intend to bid.

Compliance and Risk Evaluation

These elements make the model an easily scalable assessment for implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework as well as preparation for CMMC certification. The CMMCRA deliverables will represent the results of an in-person interview- based assessment and evaluation of your Information Security Program. These results are then utilized to assist in identifying specific areas requiring improvement to reach the desired CMMC certification level as well as strengthen the cybersecurity program, prioritize cybersecurity actions and investments, and maintain the desired level of security throughout the IT systems life cycle.

Our CMMCRA service is based on our proprietary Adaptive Risk Model (ARM) methodology. The WatchTower ARM identifies deficiencies, measures potential business impact, and recommends prioritized remediation actions across the entire enterprise. This service can be ingested into the WatchTower ARM framework for deeper examination and lateral impact as part of a future holistic engagement.

Is your organization prepared for the CMMC certification process? Do you need expert guidance in evaluating processes? Contact us to discuss your CMMC level of preparedness and begin to implement a framework and set of processes that will guide your organization to CMMC maturity.

Why WatchTower?

Our CMMC baseline service is based on our proprietary Adaptive Risk Model (ARM) methodology. The WatchTower ARM identifies deficiencies, measures potential business impact, and recommends prioritized remediation actions across the entire enterprise. This service can be ingested into the WatchTower ARM framework for deeper examination and lateral impact as part of a future holistic engagement.

Are you prepared for CMMC certification?

Do you need expert guidance in that process?

Contact us to discuss your CMMC strategy and program maturity. Sales@SnowCaptech.com