What is CMMC and how does it apply to my business?

Over the last five years, approximately 4,000 Georgia businesses have received Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, making defense contracting a $7.3 billion industry in the state. This crucial supply chain is increasingly at risk for cybersecurity attacks, particularly the small businesses that make up the largest percentage of Georgia’s defense industrial base.

In January 2020, the DoD established a new, unified cybersecurity standard. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will hold suppliers accountable for their cybersecurity practices before they can bid for government contracts. While the guidance from the CMMC Accreditation Body is still evolving, defense contractors need to begin preparing for CMMC certification now.

To help contractors take the next steps toward CMMC Certification, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is partnering with the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), to provide resources and support through the Georgia Defense Industrial Base Task Force. Join us on June 25 for a webinar entitled, “What is CMMC?” Register for the event at: https://bit.ly/CMMC6452020

Find more resources at GDEcD: https://www.georgia.org/cybersecurityedge and at the Technology Association of Georgia: https://www.tagonline.org/ga-dibt/.

For additional information, resources, and support, please contact Cassia Baker, Project Manager, GA Centers of Innovation at: [email protected].

Posted: June 19, 2020