Ardent offers simplified CMMC compliance solution to defense and federal contractors with TurtleShield Platform

Sameer Ahirrao -

On October 15, 2024 the Defense Department released the final rule for the long-awaited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. CMMC compliance will be a mandatory requirement from October 2025 for all defense contractors willing to participate in defense contract bids. The Turtleshield platform automates the CMMC compliance process through our 7 step methodology and reduces the cost of compliance with process automation and patented data discovery technology.

What is CMMC?

CMMC is how the DoD wants to make sure you are meeting cybersecurity standards while handling sensitive data. CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for requiring organizations in the DoD supply chain to protect FCI, CUI, and/or ITAR DATA across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

CMMC 2.0, released in November 2021, streamlined the original five levels of certification into three:

  • Level 1 (Foundational): Basic cybersecurity practices with 15 security measures from FAR 52.204-21 to protect FCI.
  • Level 2 (Advanced): More stringent controls, aligned with NIST SP 800-171, with 110 practices to secure CUI.
  • Level 3 (Expert): Advanced measures, targeting protection against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), including NIST SP 800-172 practices.

Why CMMC?

To meet regulatory requirements and keep winning DOD contracts for your organization.

  • Regulatory requirements and compliance (Deadline: October 2025)
  • Protect Sensitive CUI and FCI
  • Increased Trust and Credibility
  • Address increasing cyber threats
  • Competitive advantage to win bids

Your Roadmap to CMMC Success

There are 7 steps to CMMC Compliance

  • Step 1: Define Your Level
  • Step 2: Identify Assets
  • Step 3: Choose a Technical Design
  • Step 4: Implement Microsoft Gov.
  • Step 5: Find managed Service Provider
  • Step 6: Prepare and Document
  • Step 7: Complete an Assessment

What are the benefits of CMMC?

Adopting CMMC is becoming crucial for organizations aiming to stay competitive and expand in the defense sector. The benefits of CMMC certification include:

  • Enhanced cybersecurity: Implementing CMMC controls improves your organization’s overall cybersecurity by enforcing best practices and robust standards.
  • Competitive advantage: Certification sets you apart from competitors, showcasing your commitment to cybersecurity.
  • Eligibility for DoD contracts: Since most contracts require CMMC certification, being certified allows you to bid for them.
  • Increased customer trust: In a time of rising cyber threats, CMMC certification boosts customer confidence in your security measures.
  • Regulatory compliance: CMMC helps align your organization with evolving regulations.

What do we offer at Ardent?

Our Product offering:

TurtleShield Platform

The platform automates the tedious tasks of the self assessment process and helps streamline the compliance process in a hassle free manner through our interactive dashboards.

Our Solutions:

  • CMMC readiness assessments
  • Gap analysis and remediation planning
  • Documentation and policy development
  • Staff training and awareness programs