ISACA Takes Command: CMMC Compliance to Shake Up 200,000 Contractors by 2028!
The US Department of Defense has appointed ISACA as the global credentialing authority for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. By 2028, over 200,000 global contractors will need a CMMC credential, turning cybersecurity compliance into the hottest trend since avocado toast.
Hot Take:
ISACA just landed the gig of a lifetime as the global credentialing authority for the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Picture it like being crowned the “American Idol” of cybersecurity credentialing. With over 200,000 organizations gearing up to audition for their CMMC credentials by 2028, ISACA is set to become the Simon Cowell of cyber defense, judging who can protect sensitive information like a pro and who should probably stick to karaoke.
Key Points:
– ISACA is now the global credentialing authority for the DoD’s CMMC program.
– The CMMC program was introduced in 2020 to enforce cybersecurity standards for defense contractors.
– By 2028, over 200,000 global contractors, including European organizations, must be CMMC certified.
– The CMMC framework aligns with European regulations like NIS2 and DORA.
– There’s a global shortage of qualified cybersecurity assessors, and ISACA aims to fill this gap.