What is CMMC?
CMMC is a compliance framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to protect sensitive information within the defense supply chain. It requires organizations that work with the DoD to implement a set of cybersecurity practices and processes. Meeting CMMC standards is essential for maintaining contracts and staying competitive in the defense industry. Without certification, organizations risk losing eligibility for DoD contracts, which can represent a significant portion of revenue.
Rhymetec's CMMC readiness services address a wide range of cybersecurity requirements to ensure businesses can securely handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). By partnering with Rhymetec, you'll have the tools and guidance needed to meet the evolving demands of the defense sector while strengthening your security posture.
Why CMMC Compliance Matters
CMMC certification is not only critical to fulfilling DoD requirements but also allows you to show a commitment to cybersecurity, reduces the risk of breaches, and protects the trust of clients and partners. Certification can be a deciding factor in winning new contracts or maintaining existing ones in the defense sector.
Rhymetec's CMMC readiness services enable you to meet requirements while minimizing disruptions to your daily operations. By meeting CMMC requirements, you not only maintain eligibility for DoD contracts but also position your business as a trusted partner in a highly regulated industry.
How Rhymetec's CMMC Readiness Services Work
We guide you through every step of the CMMC readiness process. Starting with a gap assessment, we find areas where your organization needs to strengthen its cybersecurity practices. We then provide recommendations and services to deliver the tools and documentation required to meet CMMC standards.
Our approach is customized to the unique needs and resources of your organization, and we keep your business goals top of mind throughout the process. With our proven track record of helping over 700 organizations meet their security and compliance goals, with Rhymetec, you can confidently address all CMMC requirements while keeping your team focused on core business objectives.
CMMC Readiness Services & Deliverables We Provide
- Human Resources and Access Controls: Conduct background checks, review employee performance, and implement IT access request processes.
- Policy and Awareness Programs: Manage your information security policies, deliver security awareness training for your employees, and develop responsible disclosure policies.
- Infrastructure and Data Protection: Configure mobile device management, enable encryption in transit, and secure account access and storage buckets.
- Vendor and Vulnerability Management: Manage third-party vendors on your behalf and monitor vulnerabilities.
- Testing, Recovery, & Compliance Documentation: Conduct penetration tests and tabletop exercises. Perform business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
- Asset and Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and complete employee access reviews.
- Evidence Preparation and System Descriptions: Document system descriptions and gather evidence for certification.
- …and more.
Each of these services directly addresses requirements outlined in CMMC while also vastly improving your security if you did not have these measures in place previously.
For example, our human resources and access control services fulfill the personnel security requirements outlined in CMMC, helping you maintain strict access controls and reduce insider threats. Our vendor and vulnerability management services protect your supply chain, reducing third-party risks to your organization while addressing CMMC vendor management requirements.
Ready to get started?
CMMC certification is essential for businesses working with the DoD. The DoD plans for full CMMC adoption across all relevant contracts by 2025.
Contact us today to discuss how we can streamline the certification process for your organization.
