CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, which US Department of Defense contractors that handle controlled information must meet at a set level.
Related terms
- FedRAMP
- The US federal program that authorizes cloud services for government use against a standard set of security controls. Cloud products sold to US agencies usually need a FedRAMP authorization.
- Security clearance
- Government approval for a firm or its staff to access classified or sensitive information. In Canada the Contract Security Program issues organization and personnel clearances; they take months, so start early.