On September 3, CSA announced its successful completion of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessment, achieving compliance with the framework established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This certification reinforces CSA’s commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supporting mission-critical objectives for DoD and Government clients.
“Achieving CMMC compliance is an important milestone that reinforces CSA’s commitment to cybersecurity and our responsibility as a trusted partner for the Department of Defense,” said Greg Blue, chief executive officer. “We remain proactive in upholding the highest standards to ensure confidence in our operations and in the solutions we deliver.”
With the ongoing integration of CMMC into the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), compliance is becoming a requirement for contractors engaging with the DoD. The importance of CMMC has been further emphasized by recent enforcement actions under the False Claims Act (FCA), demonstrating the DoD’s commitment to holding contractors accountable for cybersecurity compliance.
The CMMC compliance framework, introduced by the DoD, ensures that contractors and subcontractors meet rigorous cybersecurity standards in accordance with the sensitivity of the information they handle. Unlike prior self-assessment systems, CMMC requires third-party audits to verify adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. With CMMC now nearing full implementation, it has become a cornerstone for securing defense contracts and protecting the integrity of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Source: CSA
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