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The Data-First Approach to CMMC
The article argues that Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness for defense contractors should prioritize discovering controlled unclassified information (CUI) data flows and locations before documenting control compliance. This data-first methodology focuses on mapping where sensitive information resides, travels, and is accessed rather than beginning with a control checklist.
Why it matters: Defense contractors subject to CMMC requirements need to understand this approach to improve assessment efficiency and identify actual security gaps related to CUI handling.
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