You've likely heard of CMMC and NIST 800-171 if you're navigating the cybersecurity landscape in the Defense Industrial Base. But what sets them apart?

CMMC and NIST 800-171 are closely related, yet they have distinct differences crucial for compliance. CMMC introduces a tiered system of cybersecurity maturity, from Level 1 to Level 3, allowing companies to progressively enhance their security measures. Level 1 starts with a foundational set of controls derived from NIST 800-171, while Levels 2 and 3 expand upon these, incorporating all 110 controls and adding further requirements to achieve higher maturity and security.

Understanding these distinctions is key to effectively aligning your cybersecurity efforts with Department of Defense standards.

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