Like any other agency, the IRS works with a network of technology providers and third parties to support its mission of managing sensitive financial data. These relationships present unavoidable security risks. IRS 4812 helps address these security challenges by outlining security requirements and best practices for contractors working with the IRS to handle specific forms of data.
We’ve talked quite a bit about the technical compliance requirements in this space, and IT and security support are the most critical parts of your CMMC strategy. However, business leadership is the backbone of ongoing compliance strategies (and their success). Business leaders set the tone for compliance strategies, prioritizing organizations’ resources and attention to ensure these strategies are embedded into the company culture.
In this article, we’re covering the responsibilities of business leaders in managing CMMC compliance.
Starting in Q1 2025, software providers in the DoD supply chain must align their security with CMMC 2.0 standards. While many enterprise customers have been spending that past year getting ready, the reality is that most businesses don’t share this level of preparedness–specifically, small businesses.
Meeting the challenges of a complex framework like CMMC can be challenging for SMBs with limited IT resources. Here, we’ll discuss how these organizations can prepare for their impending compliance requirements and maintain their contractual arrangements within the Defense supply chain.