CMMC assessment provider finds significant gap in contractor preparation for Pentagon cyber certification program

Fifty-eight percent of defense contractors are unprepared to meet the requirements for the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, according to a survey conducted by the Defense Department initiative’s first authorized third-party assessment organization.

“The largest share (42%) of respondents feel Moderately Prepared, and 16% still have a long way to go by being Slightly Prepared or Not at All Prepared. This means that 58% of respondents are not ready for a rule that is now final and effective,” ...