32 CFR 170 Requirements Formalize CMMC. The foundation for any CMMC compliance program is documented policies, standards and procedures. This cybersecurity compliance-related documentation provides the necessary evidence of due diligence and due care to successfully pass a CMMC assessment.

SHERIDAN, WY / ACCESSWIRE / November 26, 2024 / ComplianceForge, an industry leader in cybersecurity documentation templates, released updated versions Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) / NIST 800-171 compliance documentation templates. These updated versions of CMMC policies, standards and procedures templates cover recent guidance from 32 CFR Part 170 that is applicable to the Department of Defense's CMMC program.

Meticulous documentation is the unsung hero in ensuring your organization's compliance with NIST 800-171 and readiness for a CMMC assessment. ComplianceForge's CMMC / NIST 800-171 documentation is "DIBCAC battle tested" where it has been successfully used in DIBCAC assessments. That says a great deal about the quality of ComplianceForge documentation that maps directly to CMMC / NIST 800-171 controls and assessment objectives.

ComplianceForge documentation templates are scalable, professionally written and affordable. This battle tested documentation includes the necessary policies, standards, procedures, SSP, POA&M, Incident Response Plan (IRP), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan, and other documentation that are expected to exist to successfully pass a third-party assessment, be it DIBCAC or a C3PAO. ComplianceForge documentation templates have helped customers that range from the Fortune 500 down to small and medium-sized businesses comply with DFARS requirements for CMMC / NIST 800-171.

ComplianceForge has several options for CMMC / NIST 800-171 compliance templates. Selecting the right solution really depends on your overall compliance needs. There are documentation templates tailored specifically for CMMC / NIST 800-17, as well as options to address broader cybersecurity and data protection needs:

• NIST 800-171 Compliance Program (NCP) - This is the most cost-effective and efficient CMMC / NIST 800-171 solution from a documentation perspective. The NCP focuses on CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 requirements that contains all the editable policies, standards, procedures, SSP/POA&M and other templates needed to pass a CMMC assessment. The NCP addresses both NIST 800-171 R2 and R3, including one year of product updates.

• CMMC Level 1 Documentation (FAR 52.204-21 Bundle)- This is a great option to address CMMC Level 1. This documentation is focused on CMMC Level 1 / FAR 52.204-21 and this includes the necessary policies, standards and procedures to comply with CMMC Level 1.

• CMMC Levels 1-2 Documentation (NIST 800-53 Moderate Bundle) - In addition to CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 R2, if you need to "speak NIST 800-53 R5 moderate" for other contracts (e.g., FedRAMP moderate, RMF, FISMA, etc.) then is a great option. This is formatted 1-1 based on NIST 800-53 moderate structure (e.g., 20 NIST 800-53 R5 families is addressed by 20 policies, each NIST 800-53 R5 moderate control has an associated standard, etc.).

• CMMC Levels 1-3 Documentation (NIST 800-53 High Bundle) - In addition to CMMC Level 3 and NIST 800-171 R2, this also contains coverage for NIST 800-172. If you need to "speak NIST 800-53 R5 high" for other contracts (e.g., FedRAMP High, etc.) then is a great option.

• CMMC Level 1-3 Documentation (Secure Controls Framework Bundle) - For complex cybersecurity compliance needs that exceed CMMC / NIST 800-171, then is the best option for an enterprise-class environment. This bundle is also the best fit for an organization that is going to leverage a GRC platform to help manage documentation. This leverages the Secure Controls Framework (SCF) that maps to over 100 cybersecurity and data protection laws, regulations and frameworks.

ComplianceForge leverages the Hierarchical Cybersecurity Governance Framework to develop the necessary documentation components that are key to being able to demonstrate evidence of due diligence and due care for our clients. This methodology towards documentation acknowledges the interconnectivity that exists between policies, control objectives, standards, guidelines, controls, risks, procedures & metrics. This documentation model works well with NIST 800-171, CMMC, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, NIST CSF, FedRAMP, CIS CSC, PCI DSS, SCF and other cybersecurity control frameworks. ComplianceForge simplified the concept of the hierarchical nature of cybersecurity and data privacy documentation:

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