Background
An aerospace / defense contractor was preparing for bid eligibility on Department of Defense (DoD) contracts requiring Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 3.
The organization had limited cybersecurity resources and no prior experience with CMMC compliance.
Challenge
The client organization needed to achieve CMMC Level 3 certification within a relatively short timeframe to qualify for DoD contracts. They faced several challenges, including limited internal cybersecurity resources, a lack of cybersecurity policies and procedures, and the need to integrate the new CMMC framework into existing systems and processes.
Solution
The organization engaged ACCSCIENT to assist with its compliance efforts. ACCSCIENT provided a comprehensive range of services to support the organization’s CMMC compliance, including:
Initial Assessment
Policy and Procedure Development
ACCSCIENT conducted an initial assessment of the client’s cybersecurity posture to identify gaps and deficiencies required for CMMC compliance.
ACCSCIENT worked with the organization to develop cybersecurity policies and procedures that met the requirements of the CMMC framework. This exercise was comprised of access control, incident response, vulnerability management, and other CMMC Level 3 requirements.
Implementation Support
Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
ACCSCIENT provided support to help the client implement cybersecurity controls and processes. This included working with the client to configure its systems and tools to meet the requirements of the CMMC framework.
ACCSCIENT provided continued monitoring and maintenance to help the client maintain CMMC Level 3 certification. This included regular cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability scanning, and incident response planning.
Results
With the support of ACCSCIENT, the organization was ready to achieve CMMC Level 3 certification, enabling them to bid on and win DoD contracts with CMMC requirements.
Additionally, the organization’s overall cybersecurity position was improved through the implementation of the CMMC framework, helping reduce the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.
Conclusion
The engagement with ACCSCIENT allowed the client to prepare for achieving CMMC Level 3 certification, providing the opportunity to bid on lucrative DoD contracts. ACCSCIENT’s experience, qualifications, and comprehensive range of services helped the organization overcome the challenges faced, improving its overall cybersecurity posture.
The engagement with ACCSCIENT allowed the client to prepare for achieving CMMC Level 3 certification, providing the opportunity to bid on lucrative DoD contracts.
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