The critical role of a CMMC consultant in modern compliance
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has emerged as an influential standard for organizations that engage with the US Department of Defense and its associated subcontractors. Compliance is not only a matter of meeting technical requirements; it’s about having processes, policies, and systems in place that satisfy stringent regulatory demands. This is where a CMMC consultant can be considered invaluable. • Navigating complex requirements The CMMC model has multiple maturity levels, each with prescribed practices and controls. These requirements are overwhelming to businesses that don’t speak regulatory talk. A CMMC consultant assists in interpreting the standards, determining how current systems align with them, and exposing gaps that need fixing. Their job is to keep the mistakes at bay and simplify the process of certification. • Building a roadmap for compliance Consultants are stressing long-term, rather than one-off project approaches to compliance. They craft...