The page outlines fundamental security controls to implement this year and says widespread adoption would have prevented cybersecurity failures that made headlines over the past five years.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified cybersecurity standard for the Defense Industrial Base, a supply chain of over 300,000 companies, and the DoD's response to compromises of sensitive defense information on contractors' systems.
The page describes overlapping standards, changing regulations, and disconnected tools as sources of compliance complexity for organizations. It says a system should meet current requirements and adapt as rules evolve.
Cyber incidents affecting law firms can expose privileged communications, deal documents, or clients' personal information. Reputational damage can persist through search results and court filings after systems are restored.
