CMMC Compliance with SealPath’s Data Security Solution
SealPath is a data-centric IRM solution that enforces automatic encryption and granular access controls to meet strict CMMC compliance regulations across the defense supply chain.
Simplify the process of meeting CMMC requirements
Apply encryption to CUI as required in SC.L2, but automatically and smartly
Secure CUI throughout its lifecycle and during transmission (SC.L2)
Control access to CUI with granularity to mitigate risks, and meet the AC.L2 requirements
Unlock granular access controls (e.g., viewing, editing, printing), and revoke access rights based on the principles of need-to-know and least privilege.
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About CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It ensures contractors protect sensitive unclassified information, such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
CMMC includes five maturity levels ranging from basic to advanced practices, aligning with NIST standards. Compliance is mandatory for DoD contract eligibility.
What does CMMC require regarding data security?
CMMC requires companies to implement specific cybersecurity practices to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Requirements vary by maturity level, including access controls, audit logging, incident response, encryption, and regular risk assessments.
Organizations must align with standards like NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard sensitive data and demonstrate compliance by achieving necessary certification for DoD contracts.
How does SealPath help to comply?
Protect CUI with Persistent Encryption Aligned with CMMC Practices
- Automatic encryption: Instantly encrypt files in specific folders and align protection permissions with those of the folder.
- Confidentiality shielding: Ensures data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even when shared externally and within the supply chain.
- Persistent protection: Protect sensitive files across their lifecycle, at rest, in use, and in motion, wherever they travel.
Protect CUI with Persistent Encryption Aligned with CMMC Practices
- Automatic encryption: Instantly encrypt files in specific folders and align protection permissions with those of the folder.
- Access control: Ensures data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even when shared externally and within the supply chain.
- Persistent protection: Protect sensitive files across their lifecycle, at rest, in use, and in motion, wherever they travel.
Enforce the CMMC Access Control approach to CUI
- Granular permissions: Restrict who can access files and their level of interaction, such as viewing, editing, or printing.
- Least privilege: Grant access permissions based on the department, position of the user, or groups, following the least privilege requirement.
- Dynamic permissions: Reassign or remove privileges as necessary in real time, regardless of where the data is.
Ensure incident response and revoke access rights in line with CMMC requirements
- Revoke user permissions instantly: Remotely block users from accessing files.
- Monitor acceses: Identify unauthorized access to sensitive information in real time and reduce the response time.
- Logs and Audits: Maintain incident logs and audits to ensure timely reports to regulatory authorities, meeting compliance deadlines.
Ensure incident response and revoke access rights in line with CMMC requirements
- Revoke user permissions instantly: Remotely block users from accessing files.
- Monitor acceses: Identify unauthorized access to sensitive information in real time and reduce the response time.
- Logs and Audits: Maintain incident logs and audits to ensure timely reports to regulatory authorities, meeting compliance deadlines.
Simplify Compliance Management
- Centralized policy control option: Manage data security policies organization-wide from a single intuitive dashboard.
- Comprehensive reporting: Produce detailed reports to showcase alignment with the CMMC requirements.
- Seamless integration: Optimize processes with enterprise tools like SIEM, CASB, MFA, Data Classification and DLP, streamlining risk management workflows across your ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CMMC
What is CMMC certified?
CMMC certified means an organization has been assessed by an accredited third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) and proven to meet the required cybersecurity practices and processes outlined by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework for handling DoD information securely.
Since when do we have to comply with the requirements of CMMC?
CMMC compliance requirements officially began with CMMC 1.0, which was introduced in 2020. However, the rollout of CMMC 2.0, aimed at simplifying and improving the program, set new guidelines. The timeline for mandatory compliance starts with the final rule, effective December 16, 2024, and assessments commencing on January 2, 2025
Who needs to comply with the CMMC?
DoD contractors, including all prime contractors and subcontractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), must comply with CMMC requirements if they store, process, receive, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI). Compliance is necessary to bid on or perform work for DoD contracts.
What are the penalties for non-compliance with CMMC?
Failure to comply with CMMC requirements can result in serious penalties, including loss of DoD contracts, reputational damage, and financial impacts. Under the False Claims Act, organizations may face fines of up to $250,000 per violation, treble damages, and potential suspension of DoD payments. Misrepresentation of compliance may lead to severe consequences, including whistleblower actions.
Additional Resources
CMMC & NIST 800-171 Compliance Guide
Our compliance guide offers in-depth knowledge on how SealPath’s Zero Trust approach significantly contributes to achieving CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance.
CMMC & NIST 800-171 Through a Zero-Trust Approach
Learn about the Cybersecurity Maturity Levels and their relation to NIST 800-171 standards through a Zero Trust Model approach.