CMMC 2.0 Compliance Coverage with Qanapi

Safeguard DoD information

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has revised the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework to streamline and enforce existing requirements more effectively. If your organization is part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you’ll still need to adopt advanced security measures to protect sensitive, unclassified DoD data.

What is CMMC 2.0?

CMMC 2.0 introduces structural updates that emphasize accountability and speed. The DoD is focusing on enforcing the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subsection 7012, which is based on the NIST 800-171 security framework. These regulations have been in place since 2016, and require your team to comply faster and with closer oversight.

Self-certify and save

One significant change to CMMC 2.0 is that level 1 and some level 2 organizations can now self-certify their compliance, reducing the need to hire consultants. However, self-certifying means greater responsibility—your organization’s leadership must affirm compliance annually, and any inaccurate or fraudulent certifications can lead to penalties.

Key highlights of CMMC 2.0

1. Faster rollout: Instead of the original five-year timeline, CMMC 2.0 will be implemented within 9 to 24 months.
2. Broader impact: Any company handling DoD data, even lower-level Federal Contract Information (FCI), must self-attest and report compliance.
3. Greater accountability: Executives are now required to confirm their organization’s compliance at all levels.
4. Increased scrutiny: Self-attesting organizations must do so annually, while those requiring a C3PAO audit will undergo audits every three years.

Simplifying compliance

Achieving CMMC 2.0 compliance may seem overwhelming, but with the right tools in place, it can be managed efficiently.

Qanapi helps companies secure regulated data under NIST 800-171 and DFARS 7012. Our advanced security controls and post-quantum encryption align with CMMC 2.0 requirements, making it easier for companies to meet the necessary standards without excessive costs or delays.

Qanapi’s data protection solution covers a large percentage of the CMMC 2.0 ML 2 controls, providing a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solution for protecting sensitive data. By leveraging Zero Trust Security, Data Protection, and Post-Quantum Encryption, you can safeguard your data while meeting the new CMMC 2.0 requirements quickly and effectively.

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