CMMC Requirements for Government

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification guidance tailored to Government. Align your controls, testing cadence, and evidence to avoid penalties.

3-year certification cyclePenalties: Loss of DoD contractsIndustries: 2

Strict compliance requirements

Budget cycle constraints

Procurement complexity

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Required controls and tests

Testing cadence: 3-year certification cycle

Evidence: Map findings to FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMC

Risk areas: penetration-testing, vulnerability-assessment, compliance-audit

What to prepare

FedRAMP authorization requirement

Contract RFP requiring security assessment

FISMA annual assessment

FAQs

Does CMMC apply to Government?

DoD contractor cybersecurity requirements It is commonly required or expected for Government organizations.

How often should Government companies test for CMMC?

3-year certification cycle

What penalties are relevant for Government?

Loss of DoD contracts

Align testing, evidence, and remediation to your regulator and auditor expectations.