GovCon Acronym Decoder
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
DoD's program for verifying that contractors meet cybersecurity requirements before handling sensitive defense information.
When you see it
In DoD solicitations and flow-down clauses from defense primes.
Do you need it
If you handle FCI or CUI for DoD, yes. The required level depends on the data you touch.
Where it comes from
Department of Defense.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
DoD's program for verifying that contractors meet cybersecurity requirements before handling sensitive defense information.
When you see it
In DoD solicitations and flow-down clauses from defense primes.
Do you need it
If you handle FCI or CUI for DoD, yes. The required level depends on the data you touch.
Where it comes from
Department of Defense.
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