Is CMMC Compliance Necessary for Your Business?

Find out if your business requires CMMC certification and determine the appropriate level based on your specific business practices with guidance from Carbide’s security experts.

Our experts will assess your specific situation and provide personalized insights on whether CMMC compliance applies to your business. This tailored assessment is the first step toward protecting controlled unclassified information and federal contract information – helping you meet requirements and stay secure.

Does Your Business Need CMMC Compliance? Find Out Now

1. Does your organization handle Federal Contract Information (FCI)?(Required)

Federal Contract Information (FCI): Information provided by or created for the U.S. government under a contract that is not intended for public release, used to develop or deliver a product or service. Example: Contract details for a Department of Defense software project would be considered FCI.

2. Does your organization handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?(Required)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Sensitive information that requires safeguarding according to U.S. laws, regulations, or policies but is not classified. For example, Military aircraft blueprints or specifications that need protection but are not classified fall under CUI.

3. Are you a prime contractor or subcontractor for the U.S. Department of Defense?(Required)

Prime Contractor: A company that has a direct contract with the U.S. government to provide products or services.Example: A company providing IT services directly to the Department of Defense is a prime contractor. Subcontractor: A company that works under a prime contractor to deliver products or services as part of the prime contract. Example: A business hired by a prime contractor to develop software for a DoD project is a subcontractor.

4. Does your organization generate revenue from federal contracts or subcontracts?(Required)
5. Are your customers requiring you to comply with DFARS 252.204-7012?(Required)

DFARS 252.204-7012: A regulation that requires defense contractors to protect CUI by implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls and reporting cyber incidents to the DoD within 72 hours. It ensures contractors and subcontractors meet specific cybersecurity standards. Example: A contractor working with the DoD must safeguard CUI and follow strict protocols for incident reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012.

6. Does your organization operate as part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)?(Required)

Defense Industrial Base (DIB): The global network of industries involved in research, development, production, and maintenance of military systems and components for the U.S. military. Example: Companies manufacturing parts for military vehicles or providing defense technology are part of the DIB.

7. Does your organization rely on cloud services to store or process data related to federal contracts?(Required)
8. Does your organization have a cybersecurity team or resource dedicated to managing compliance with federal regulations?(Required)

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