Why compliance expertise matters in a security-focused defense landscape
With the risk of cyber threats rising, companies in the defense supply chain are under ever more pressure to meet the high standards demanded by their sector. The CMMC model has been created to safeguard sensitive data at every level of contractors and subcontractors. Given the complexity in which this is all taking place, it has made sense for many companies to engage with a CMMC consultant as part of their journey to clarity and compliance. CMMC obligations cut across multiple maturity levels, where each defines specific controls dealing with securing data, managing access, and handling incidents. Without the sort of specialized knowledge that can interpret these needs, a client may make errors or miss windows of opportunity and cost. A CMMC consultant assists organizations in understanding how the framework relates to their company’s operations and creates a gap analysis between present practices and certification requirements. Risk analysis is an essential element in an effect...