CMMC 2.0 and Supply Chain Defense: Preparing for the New Standard

CMMC 2.0 is designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the US Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It places a heavy emphasis on the protection of sensitive data across the entire supply chain.

Protecting CUI

Adversaries actively target smaller subcontractors to gain access to prime contractors. A compromised laptop at a small manufacturing partner can lead to the exfiltration of sensitive blueprints or project data.

Proactive Defense

Meeting CMMC requirements involves more than just firewalls. It requires situational awareness.

DarkLake supports CMMC compliance by:

• Monitoring for CUI Leaks: Detect if sensitive project names or documents appear in darknet forums or paste sites.
• Credential Hygiene: Ensure that employees with access to CUI systems do not have compromised passwords circulating in the wild.