Blog tagged as cmmc
The CMMC ecosystem is full of acronyms, and it is easy to mistake an advisor for an assessor. This post explains what RP, RPA, RPO, CCP, CCA, and C3PAO each mean, what they can and cannot do, and why the partner who prepares you for a Level 2 assessment should not be the one who grades it.
A short yes or no checklist that helps subcontractors and suppliers figure out whether the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification applies to their business. Covers the questions that establish scope, what your answers point to, and the common cases where companies guess wrong in both directions.
A top-of-funnel guide for small DoD subcontractors who think they only need CMMC Level 1 and want to keep it that way. It explains the line between FCI and CUI, how to scope your environment so CUI stays out, what happens if CUI slips in, and the practical steps that protect a Level 1 scope.
Learn how to tell whether your DoD contract requires CMMC Level 1 or Level 2, where the requirement is written, and what to do if it is unclear.
FCI or CUI decides your CMMC level. Learn the difference in plain English, how to read your contract clauses, and what each one requires of you.
