A CMMC assessment is a process by which a company can measure its cybersecurity maturity and readiness. The CMMC is a certification program for the US Department of Defense, and companies that wish to do business with the DOD must meet certain cybersecurity requirements.

The CMMC assessment is not just for companies that want to do business with the Department of Defense. The DOD has published the CMMC standards, and they are available for any company to use. Companies can choose specific standards that measure their current cybersecurity maturity level, and then work on ways to improve these areas over time.

The aim of a CMMC assessment is help companies get closer to what’s considered an acceptable security posture. If they can get closer to meeting the standards, then they can become DOD-ready.

The CMMC assessment provides a self-assessment that companies can use on their own or with assistance from cybersecurity professionals. It’s based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), so it follows NIST’s approach of identifying and managing cybersecurity risk.

The CMMC assessment has five phases: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Each phase has a set of objectives that need to be met in order for the company to be considered DOD-ready.

The CMMC assessment is not a one-time event. It’s a continuous process that should be revisited on a regular basis. This allows companies to track their progress and make changes as needed.

If you’re interested in getting a CMMC assessment for your company, contact a CMMC expert today to come take a look at their IT.