Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Since the inception of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2019, the SEI has touched virtually every aspect of the program. The SEI helped to establish its structure based on proven cybersecurity practices, developed the certification and assessment standards, and created training for an estimated 160,000 contracting officers, program managers, and others in the defense acquisition workforce. The SEI engaged directly in numerous meetings and workshops with stakeholders throughout the DIB to develop a model that scaled appropriately to meet DoD needs while still being achievable by DIB contractors. The DoD engaged with the SEI as co-developer of the CMMC because of the SEI’s unique history of contributions to the DoD.