Capabilities

P2 Compliance: CMMC

CMMC: What is it and Why is it Important?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program aligns with the Department of Defense / Department of War’s existing information security requirements for the Defense Industrial Base. It is designed to enforce the protection of sensitive unclassified information shared by the Department with its contractors and subcontractors.

The Department requires ALL contractors who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) to comply with CMMC. These are legal and contractual obligations, not optional frameworks. Failure to comply can result in ineligibility for contracts, termination, or potential False Claims Act exposure for inaccurate self-attestations.

Level of CMMCFocusData TypeAssessment RequirementLegal Standing
Level One: FoundationalBasic Cyber HygieneFederal Contract Information (FCI) OnlyAnnual Self-AssessmentRequired for All Contractors Handling FCI
Level Two: AdvancedProtection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)FCI and CUITriennial C3PAO or Annual
Self-Assessment
Mandated for All Contractors Managing CUI
Level Three: ExpertProtection Against APTsHigh-Value CUI and Defense ProgramsGovernment-led AssessmentApplies to Critical National Security Programs

The System High Difference

System High stands at the intersection of national defense, cybersecurity, and compliance leadership. Through our P2 Compliance Program, we empower the Defense Industrial Base to achieve certification confidently and maintain mission readiness through proactive governance. Bottom line, you are not just compliant, you are proactively compliant.

To find out more about our P2 Compliance Program, you can reach out to the team at P2C2@systemhigh.com.