The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to ensure that contractors and subcontractors safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Today, CMMC is a prerequisite for doing business with the DoD. To help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, RKON is releasing an in-depth whitepaper designed for companies evaluating CMMC compliance services and seeking a realistic, achievable path to readiness.
For years, cybersecurity in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) was handled a bit like the “Honor System” at a roadside fruit stand. Contractors promised they were following guidelines; the DoD took their word for it, and everyone went about their day.
Unfortunately, global cyber-adversaries don’t really respect the honor system. After a series of data breaches that could be described as “eye-watering,” the DoD decided that trust needed to be replaced with verify.
Loss of revenue due to ineligibility for DoD contracts
Increased audit scrutiny and tighter enforcement
Reputational damage and potential operational disruption
Slower speed to market, caused by delays in contract awards