CMMC accreditation body sets Jan. 2 launch for official assessments, releases updated guidance

The accreditation body behind the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program has announced next steps as the first rulemaking to implement the DOD initiative goes into effect, including a start date for assessments and the release of the assessment process guide.

“The Cyber AB is recognizing today’s effective date of the Department of Defense’s codification of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program in the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR part 170) with updated information on operational preparations for...