CMMC Compliance Services

Until 2020, DFARS 7012 and NIST SP 800-171 were the cybersecurity compliance standard for Department of Defense contractors. DFARS relied on a process of self-attestation, where contractors would internally review their cybersecurity and attest to its completion.

However, this proved ineffective, as shown by various high-profile cyber breaches that occurred due to contractors’ insufficient preparation despite their attestation of compliance. To improve the industry’s cybersecurity and to better protect critical government information throughout the entire supply chain, the DoD announced the creation of a new process called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

CMMC builds on previous DFARS requirements to provide specific standards for handling and protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It requires DoD contractors to meet up to five levels of maturity, depending on the complexity of jobs and the specific information you handle, and to pass a third-party assessment conducted by a C3PAO.

CMMC is continually being updated and changed, and updates will continue until CMMC is completely rolled out, which is currently projected to be in 2026.

To stay on top of these changes and continue to remain compliant throughout the implementation of CMMC, you need to partner with experts who will stay in the loop about changes, who have experience with helping DoD contractors, and who are dedicated to helping you achieve compliance as quickly as possible so your business can continue to bid on government jobs. That’s exactly what TrinWare can do for you!