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Preparing for your CMMC Assessment is not just implementation of toolsets to meet controls. A large part of the assessment deals with policies, procedures and how your business deals with CUI and FCI. You’re busy running your business and may not have time to learn all of the ins and outs of CMMC, attend all of the town hall meetings and stay abreast of all the enhancements in the standard. This is why you assistance from Summit! Our CMMC consultants are well-versed, trained and authorized by the AB to assist OSCs in their preparation for their official assessment.
I’m not part of the Defense industry, should I care?
For now, obtaining and maintaining a CMMC certification is only a requirement for Defense contractors, but many within the industry don’t expect that limitation to last long. Currently, CMMC requirements will begin appearing in Defense RFIs and RFPs as early as late Spring 2025. Broader federal adoption, once considered years away, is already underway. The GSA STARS III contract now includes language stating it “reserves the right” to require CMMC certifications and suggests it may serve as a baseline for civilian acquisitions—strongly encouraging contractors to begin preparing.
Further expansion is on the horizon with the upcoming FAR CUI Rule (Federal Acquisition Regulation), likely to be finalized in Summer 2025. This rule will require all federal contractors—not just those working with the DoD—to implement NIST 800-171 controls if they handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In short, CMMC and related requirements are quickly becoming relevant across the entire federal landscape.
What do I need to do now?
The CMMC requirements only affect the defense industrial base. However, that doesn’t mean you should turn a blind eye to this either. CMMC is based on NIST 800-171, which is a standard for all government FCI and CUI. CMMC is specifically focused on DOD, however there has been movement with CUI Far Rule which will most likely codify NIST 800-171 for all federal agencies. Becoming familiar with NIST 800-171 and its requirements is a proactive approach to strengthen compliance posture and position organizations advantageously for future regulatory demands.
With a rise of cybercrime and system attacks during the pandemic and a shift to a more remote and cloud-based work force, establishing a more robust cyber security infrastructure is more important now than ever before. With the average loss to a company of $2.7 Million that same year, properly securing your infrastructure client data and intellectual property against a malicious attack could save your company millions in losses.
How can Summit Help?
At Summit Business Technologies our team utilizes our 30+ years of experience to assist you in securing your organization’s data. Our team of cybersecurity and compliance consultants, including CMMC certified professionals and assessors, can help you prepare for your official CMMC assessment. With our vCSO services, we will be there to guide you through every step of the remediation process and continuing compliance.
If you would like to know more about our security team offerings contact us at sales@summitbiztech.com or give us a call at 443-795-5112.
