The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program has reached a significant milestone. As of December 16, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) has codified CMMC in the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR Part 170). This milestone brings critical updates for defense contractors and the CMMC Ecosystem, setting the stage for the next phase of […]
The final Cyber AB Town Hall 2024 took place this past November delivering some big updates on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and if you’re part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ll want to take note. From the transition to CMMC 2.0 to practical steps for certification, the session offered valuable insights […]
The latest Cyber AB Town Hall centered on key developments in the ongoing CMMC program, providing valuable updates for organizations working toward compliance. With the CMMC Final Rule nearing publication, several important milestones and updates were highlighted. Below is a recap of the major takeaways from this month’s session. TL:DR – Key Takeaways from the […]
The August 2024 Cyber AB Town Hall was an informative session packed with updates for those in the cybersecurity space, particularly organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) navigating the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The event provided a roadmap of upcoming regulatory changes and valuable insights into the CMMC ecosystem’s ongoing […]
The first CMMC Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) was announced and listed on the CMMC Marketplace earlier this month. There are at least 156 known organizations aspiring for C3PAO status to pass the full Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) assessment at CMMC Level 3. Ardalyst is one of those companies. The announcement of […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Body held a Town Hall Apr. 27 to present updates on the progress of the CMMC roll-out and some insight into the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) assessments. The CMMC-AB’s recently appointed CEO Matt Travis kicked off the virtual event. Travis talked about importance of the […]
The OUSD (A&S) team and CMMC Accreditation Body hosted a virtual town hall meeting Jan. 26 to review CMMC and DFARS requirements and provide updates. Below, the Ardalyst team has provided a summary of the updated information released. 1. The DoD is initiating its CMMC pilot program for FY21. 2. The notional timeline the DoD […]
Ardalyst announced today it has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO) certification. This new achievement fortifies the company’s position as the leader in CMMC compliance solutions and services meant to eliminate theft of intellectual property and sensitive information across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. “The RPO […]
This week the DoD released the interim final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and added details that may have immediate effects. It is outlined in an 89-page notice in the federal register published yesterday (Sept 29) entitled “Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041).” What […]
Several developments in the last couple of weeks have stood out as harbingers of the future – a future that involves the Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). For months, representatives from the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) and the CISO for OSD(A&S) Katie Arrington talked about the Summer of 2020 being marked by forward […]