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What is CMMC compliance?
- The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems.
- CMMC compliance requirements align with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and NIST SP 800-172 control families.
- CMMC version 2.0, effective from December 26, 2023, aims to enforce stringent cybersecurity practices in the public sector and industry.
- CMMC has 3 maturity levels that intensify security scrutiny, with different assessment frequencies for handling federal information.
- Most contractors fall under level 2, requiring an annual self-assessment of security posture against CMMC standards.
- While CMMC 2.0 is live, it will be a contractual requirement from 2026, motivating organizations to start planning early for compliance.
- CMMC, based on NIST SP 800-171, offers fixed security requirements unlike the discretionary implementation of NIST controls.
- Steps to CMMC compliance include determining maturity level, scoping assets, performing a gap analysis, selecting appropriate technology platforms like Ubuntu Pro, and completing self-assessments.
- Canonical's Ubuntu Pro aids CMMC compliance through timely vulnerability patches, FIPS-certified crypto modules, and system hardening using DISA-STIG guides.
- Ubuntu Pro simplifies compliance by providing automated auditing and remediation for secure Ubuntu environments.
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