Why Choose vGRCNOW for CMMC Compliance?
vGRCNOW provides GRC professionals with the tools necessary to conduct efficient and precise audits, ensuring compliance with CMMC and other cybersecurity frameworks.
Key Features:
Instantly Access your Maturity – Rapidly perform a gap analysis against your requirement framework in real-time and receive detailed guidance on remediation.
Centralized Evidence Management – Streamline the collection, organization, and validation of compliance documentation.
Comprehensive Control Classifications – Utilize built-in templates and frameworks for seamless control mapping.
Clear Ownership & Accountability – Assign responsibilities and track compliance status with real-time updates.
Dynamic Reporting & Analytics – Gain actionable insights with automated reports and dashboards.
Align with Industry Standards
vGRCNOW is designed to support multiple compliance frameworks, including:
CMMC Lvl 1, 2 and 3 Compliance – Ensure adherence to the latest DoD cybersecurity standards, safeguarding sensitive information.
NIST & ISO Standards – Align with NIST SP 800-171 and ISO 27001 for a comprehensive security foundation.
Continuous Updates – Stay ahead with regular platform updates to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges.
CMMC Implementation Process
Achieving CMMC certification is essential for organizations handling government contracts, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. Below is a structured approach to implementing CMMC:
Conduct a Gap Analysis Assess the current compliance status of your organization to identify gaps and areas requiring improvement.
Remediation & Control Implementation Apply the necessary cybersecurity controls and mitigate vulnerabilities to meet CMMC requirements.
Documentation & Policy Management Develop comprehensive security policies and maintain accurate compliance documentation for auditing purposes.
Continuous Monitoring & Auditing Implement ongoing security assessments to track compliance status and ensure long-term adherence.
Final Assessment & Certification Engage with a certified CMMC assessor to evaluate compliance readiness and obtain official certification.
Understanding CMMC Levels
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is designed to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of companies handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The model establishes three maturity levels, each progressively increasing security requirements to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.
CMMC Levels Breakdown
Foundational (Basic Cyber Hygiene)
Objective: Establish basic cybersecurity hygiene practices to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Requirements: 17 basic security practices, including password protection, antivirus use, and physical security measures.
Who Needs This? Organizations that handle FCI but do not process CUI.
Key Controls: Employee training, secure system access, and minimal cyber defense requirements.
Advanced (Transition Stage to Full Compliance)
Objective: Align with NIST SP 800-171, securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Requirements: 110 security practices, including access control, monitoring, and encryption measures.
Who Needs This? Companies handling CUI that require stronger data security but are not yet at the highest protection level.
Key Controls: Multi-factor authentication, risk assessment, and endpoint security.
Expert (Full Cybersecurity Maturity)
Objective: Implement NIST SP 800-172 to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Requirements: Over 130 advanced security practices, including continuous monitoring and threat response.
Who Needs This? Contractors working on highly sensitive DoD projects that demand the most stringent cybersecurity measures.
Key Controls: Zero-trust architecture, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and proactive threat hunting.