Companies looking to become compliant should have started their security and compliance journey in Q3 of 2023. It takes a company an average of 12-18 months to complete the 7 Steps of CMMC.
The CMMC rule was published on December 26, 2023. Companies looking to become CMMC compliant should start their journey now. It takes a company an average of 12-18 months to complete the 7 Steps of CMMC Compliance, plus 9-15 months to get a CMMC assessment.
Here's what you need to know about when CMMC compliance will be required:
- The CMMC rule was published on December 26, 2023.
- It takes an average of 12-18 months to prepare for a CMMC assessment.
- CMMC assessments will be available in Q1 2025.
- Due to the shortage of CMMC assessors, the approximate wait time for a CMMC assessment is 3-5 quarters (9-15 months).
- The phased roll out of CMMC as a contractual requirement will begin around Q3 of 2025.
See the timelines below to plan out your CMMC journey and ensure that you're prepared in time.
How long does it take to get CMMC compliant?
It typically takes organizations anywhere from 12-18 months to prepare for an assessment, plus 9-15 months to get your CMMC assessment.
How do I know if I need to be CMMC compliant?
Check your existing contract requirements to determine your appropriate level of CMMC, If you have existing DFARS 7012 requirements and you handle CUI, it is likely that you'll need to be CMMC Level 2 compliant.
What should I do next to become CMMC compliant?
Speak with an expert here at Summit 7 to get clear next steps for your organization.
Then, download our CMMC Readiness Brief for an overview of the steps required for CMMC compliance.
