Thriveon Earns CMMC Registered Provider Organization Authorization

What Is CMMC?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework was developed to enhance the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI) within the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. Even if your business is not in the DoD supply chain, this is important for you to be aware of, as it is the enforcement of ever-maturing cybersecurity standards that will result in contracts being awarded based on continuing to meet stricter cybersecurity standards.

• The CMMC will review and combine various cybersecurity standards and best practices and map these controls and processes across several maturity levels that range from basic cyber hygiene to advanced. For a given CMMC level, the associated controls and processes will reduce risk against a specific set of cyber threats.
• The CMMC effort builds upon existing regulation (DFARS 252.204-7012) that is based on trust by adding a verification component with respect to cybersecurity requirements.
• The goal is for CMMC to be cost-effective and affordable for small businesses to implement at the lower CMMC levels.
• Authorized and accredited CMMC Third Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) will conduct assessments and issue CMMC certificates to Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies at the appropriate level.

What Is a CMMC Registered Provider Organization?

Registered provider organizations in the CMMC ecosystem are authorized as familiar with the basic constructs of the CMMC Standard to provide advice, consulting and recommendations to their clients.  They are the “implementers” and consultants but do not conduct Certified CMMC Assessments. 

As a registered CMMC provider, Thriveon helps clients by guiding and implementing the policies, controls, and evidence needed to meet ever-maturing cybersecurity standards.

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