CMMC: Organizational Foundations

Course Specifications

Course Number: ELK93–202_rev2.2n

Course Length: 5 days

Course Description

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), managed by The Cyber AB (formerly known as the CMMC Accreditation Body or the CMMC-AB), is a program through which an organization's cybersecurity program maturity is measured by their initial and ongoing compliance with applicable cybersecurity practices, as well as their integration of corresponding policies and plans into their overall business operations. Once rule-making has concluded and CMMC 2.0 has been implemented, all organizations providing products or services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must comply with the requirements of their applicable CMMC Level. This course provides a complete review of the key elements of this important program.

Important: This curriculum product is not considered CMMC-AB Approved Training Material (CATM). Although it contains the same information covered in the CCP training materials, this course is not intended as certification preparation and does not qualify students to sit for the CMMC CP certification exam. Licensed Training Providers (LTPs) who are seeking to purchase official CATM should contact their Logical Operations account manager, or Client Services at assist@logicaloperations.com.

Course Objective: In this course, you will learn about the CMMC Model, framework, context, and application within the DoD, as well as the expectations and requirements imposed upon organizations that do business with the DoD.

You will:

• Identify the threats to the Defense Supply Chain and the established regulations and standards for managing the risk.
• Identify the sensitive information that needs to be protected within the Defense Supply Chain and how to manage it.
• Describe how the CMMC Model ensures compliance with federal acquisitions regulations.
• Identify responsibilities of the Certified CMMC Professional, including appropriate ethical behavior.
• Establish the Certification and Assessment scope boundaries for evaluating the systems that protect regulated information.
• Prepare the OSC for an Assessment by evaluating readiness.
• Use the CMMC Assessment Guides to determine and assess the Evidence for practices.
• Implement and evaluate practices required to meet CMMC Level 1.
• Identify the practices required to meet CMMC Level 2.
• Work through the CMMC Assessment process.

Target Student: This course provides an immersive learning experience for business and technical professionals who need a thorough understanding of the CMMC program. It does this by taking the point of view of a CMMC Certified Professional. Students might consider taking this course to learn more about the overall CMMC program, how DoD contractors are assessed, and how to help their organizations prepare for a CMMC Assessment.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, you should have some foundational education or experience in cybersecurity.

Hardware Requirements

For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:

• Sufficient processor speed, RAM, and storage space for good system performance when running Windows.
• Mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
• High-speed, stable Internet connection.
• For the instructor's computer, a method to project and/or share the screen as needed for local and remote class participants.

Software Requirements

• Microsoft® 365® license (which provides the Microsoft Office apps)
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 Professional
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• If necessary, software for viewing the course slides. (Instructor machine only.)

Course Content

Lesson 1: Managing Risk within the Defense Supply Chain

Lesson 2: Handling Sensitive Information

Lesson 3: Ensuring Compliance through CMMC

Lesson 4: Performing CCP Responsibilities

Lesson 5: Scoping Certification and Assessment Boundaries

Lesson 6: Preparing the OSC

Lesson 7: Determining and Assessing Evidence

Lesson 8: Implementing and Evaluating Level 1

Lesson 9: Identifying Level 2 Practices

Topic A: Identify CMMC Level 2 Practices

Lesson 10: Working through an Assessment

Appendix A: Evidence Collection Approach for CMMC Level 1 Practices

Appendix B: Additional Documentation for CCPs