CMMC 2.0 & NIST 800-171 Compliance

CMMC 2.0 & NIST 800-171 Compliance Simplified

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a model that measures the maturity level of an organization’s cybersecurity. CMMC provides information to the US Department of Defense (DoD) that a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor has the means to protect the security of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC 2.0 establishes three levels of progressively increasing cybersecurity requirements. Each level is keyed to existing US federal standards: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-21 and NIST 800-171 and 800-172 requirements.

• Level 1 outlines 15 basic cybersecurity practices and can be self-reported in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
• Level 2 is composed of 110 requirements that align with NIST 800-171. Organizations pursuing Level 2 CMMC certification are assessed by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), which itself is accredited by the CMMC Accreditation Body, also known as the “Cyber AB.” These assessments are turned into the DoD and certification awarded for three years, provided there are no conflicts or issues.
• Level 3 is the most stringent of the levels, incorporating all 110 requirements from Level 2 that align with NIST 800-171, along with additional requirements that align with NIST 800-172. Assessments are government-led, and certification is awarded for three years.

The Department of Defense (DoD) oversees the CMMC program. It maintains that most DIB contractors require Level 2 certification. However, many popular file-sharing programs do not support CMMC Level 2 requirements for storing and sharing CUI.

FileCloud: Part of a CMMC Compliance Solution

FileCloud is a powerful, hyper-secure solution for storing and sharing Federal Contract Information (FCI) and CUI to support adherence to CMMC 2.0 requirements as they pertain to file sharing and data management. The robust admin dashboard and user portal provide an intuitive interface to protect data while enabling collaboration.

Impressive ROI
FileCloud is a robust file-sharing solution that can also be easily integrated with your existing IT systems to boost efficiency and security and help meet requirements for CMMC certification. Businesses that handle critical data benefit by storing data in-house to minimize security threats and meet compliance requirements.

Awareness and Training
To complement your internal employee training, FileCloud provides you with extensive information about applying best security practices. We offer this through our wide-ranging resource library and FileCloud University. FileCloud also provides live support and Professional Services for new sites.

For an organization to become CMMC-certified, it must use an encrypted file-sharing solution that meets CMMC requirements to store and share files. End-users and admins both have responsibilities to implement appropriate FileCloud capabilities, as well as to manage and maintain the environment where FileCloud is being hosted, to ensure CMMC requirements are being met.

Self-Host FileCloud on AWS GovCloud
CMMC and ITAR both instruct companies to share regulated technical information, defense-related information, or government files, physically and digitally, only with US persons employed by the government or a government contractor. This means that any files shared must have the appropriate protections, with safeguards against unauthorized access. FileCloud granular file and folder permissions make it easy for organizations to achieve this.

FileCloud Security Features

• FIPS 140-2 encryption
• End-to-end encryption
• Digital Rights Management (DRM)
• Remote access
• Ransomware Protection
• Smart Data leak prevention (DLP)
• Audit controls
• Smart Content Classification
• Device Management (remote wipe)
• Automatic AV scanning

Leading Defense Contractors Choose FileCloud for ITAR Compliance

The FileCloud Compliance Center has been designed to make your life easier, with templates to simplify configurations for various federal and global privacy regulations. It connects the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance requirements with sophisticated, hyper-secure settings in your FileCloud system, including governance tools.

Administrators can use FileCloud’s best practices and recommendations to support compliance. The Compliance Center dashboard gives you instant oversight over any compliance problems or rule violations. FileCloud’s Compliance Center has many different security protections that can be enabled. It connects admins with SSL and encryption settings, along with customized metadata, DLP, and Smart Classification.