Description #

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to assess and enhance the cybersecurity practices of organizations in the defense supply chain. The CMMC Self-Assessment Assistance is a process that helps organizations evaluate their compliance with the CMMC requirements on their own before seeking formal certification from a CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization.

It's important to note that the CMMC Self-Assessment Assistance is not a formal certification, but rather a preparatory step to assess an organization's readiness for a formal CMMC assessment. The self-assessment helps organizations identify gaps, develop a remediation plan, and improve their cybersecurity practices to meet the CMMC requirements before engaging with a C3PAO for certification.

IT Partner Responsibilities #

1. Conduct an initial meeting to understand the organization's current security practices.
2. Guide the organization through the CMMC requirements, helping identify areas of compliance and those needing further action.
3. Provide a comprehensive report with findings, compliance status, and recommendations for improvement.
4. Conduct a final meeting to discuss the report, explain the findings, and provide guidance on implementing the recommendations.

Client Responsibilities #

1. Provide all necessary access to the systems, documentation, and personnel for the assessment.
2. Review the findings and recommendations from IT partner.
3. Implement recommended actions to meet CMMC requirements.

Prerequisites #

1. An understanding of the CMMC requirements and a readiness to undergo a self-assessment.
2. Availability of the organization's team members for discussions and meetings.
3. Necessary permissions and accesses for IT partner to conduct the review.

Plan #

1. Initial meeting: Scope the project and understand the organization's security setup (Day 1).
2. Assessment: Guide the organization through the CMMC requirements (Day 2-5).
3. Reporting: Document findings, compliance status, and recommendations (Day 6-7).
4. Final meeting: Discuss the report, explain findings, and guide on next steps (Day 8).

Success Criteria #

1. The organization has a clear understanding of the CMMC requirements.
2. Compliance and non-compliance areas are identified.
3. A detailed report with improvement recommendations is provided.
4. The organization is well-prepared to undertake the CMMC certification process with confidence.