COMMENTARY
RESOLVED: Start now to prepare for CMMC in 2020
Cybersecurity continued to be front-page news in 2019, as ransomware threats rose and government systems nationwide were increasingly targeted. From the largest hospital in New Jersey to some of the nation’s most prominent cities, cyber systems that deliver essential services were subjected to disruptions and losses caused by adversaries wielding sophisticated ransomware such as Ryuk, REvil, BitPaymer, etc.
The Department of Defense is adding some muscle to the fight. In recognition of growing threats and increasing weaknesses in its supply chain, the DoD has published draft guidelines, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 0.7 (CMMC), for its more than 300,000 defense contractors – before full implementation in January. Every contractor, large and small – prime and sub – will be required to be CMMC-certified in 2020. Cybersecurity maturity will be the fourth critical measurement along with cost, quality, and schedule. This compliance model will ultimately define cyber standards across several maturity levels…
