CMMC 2.0 Level 3 Compliance: Steps, Controls, and Checklist

Описание: CMMC 2.0 Level 3 is the highest and most demanding level in the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity framework—and it’s required for a small number of high-risk defense contracts that involve protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from advanced persistent threats (APTs).

In this video, we break down what CMMC 2.0 Level 3 compliance actually requires, who needs it, how it builds on Level 2, and the realistic steps organizations must take to prepare for a government-led assessment.

You’ll learn:
• What CMMC 2.0 Level 3 is and why it exists
• How Level 3 builds on the 110 Level 2 controls from NIST SP 800-171
• The 24 additional controls from NIST SP 800-172 and what they are designed to address
• Why full Level 2 compliance is mandatory before pursuing Level 3
• How conditional compliance works and when POA&Ms are allowed
• What the government assessment process looks like with DIBCAC
• Which contracts are most likely to require Level 3
• The expected timeline, effort, and resource commitment
• A practical checklist to help teams prepare for Level 3 readiness

The discussion also covers common challenges organizations face at Level 3, including configuration management, identification and authentication, continuous monitoring, incident response maturity, and documentation expectations.

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Key takeaways
• CMMC 2.0 Level 3 applies to a very small percentage of defense contractors.
• Organizations must be 100% compliant with Level 2 before advancing.
• Level 3 introduces advanced controls focused on defending against APTs.
• Assessments are conducted by a government agency, not a third party.
• Preparation requires significant time, resources, and security maturity.

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