Is Your ERP Ready for CMMC 2.0?

DID YOU KNOW?… 50% of today’s DoD contractors would not be CMMC 2.0 compliant if it were truly enforced today?

It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? If you are in the Aerospace and Defense industry, this clearly affects you. But it can be difficult to understand the constantly changing requirements.

Why CMMC 2.0 Matters More Than Ever

Top 3 Risks Facing A&D Contractors Today:

Rapidly evolving technology (especially A.I.)
Cybersecurity threats
Supply chain disruption

Added to that: labor shortages, growing competition, geopolitical challenges and rapidly rising costs due to all of the above.
It’s enough to keep a CEO up at night.

About CMMC 2.0 and Your ERP Service (Compliance) Provider

To combat cybersecurity threats, the Department of Defense (DoD) enacted CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certificate) to improve and create a better cybersecurity structure for sensitive unclassified information shared by the Department with its contractors and subcontractors. Its 3-level plan requirement guidelines are based on FCI (Federal Contract Information) and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information), required for Aerospace and Defense.

With each level (Foundational, Advanced, or Expert) there are more requirements (ITAR, FedRamp, NIST, FAR, DCAA, etc), depending on the level established by the DoD.

As bad actors continue to increase their attacks in more creative ways, staying ahead of the risks is vital to a company. Not just to grow, but to survive.

Compliance Changes You Should Know That Affect ERP and Service Providers

External Service Providers (ESPs): If your ERP does not process or store CUI, you may not need CMMC certification yourself—but you can still be in scope for a client’s assessment.
FedRAMP requirement: Any ERP system that processes or stores CUI in the cloud must be hosted on a FedRAMP Moderate environment.
Technical Controls: Key features for CMMC compliance include multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, access controls, audit logging, and support for NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 standards.

Many contractors fail to meet these requirements, but WM Synergy goes the distance to make sure that we work with only CMMC 2.0 certified providers. Our ecosystem of partners provides not only the required private hosting, but they can also help to implement CMMC controls, and assist with the audit process as well.

The CMMC model is a moving target, and as a result business owners often get it wrong, or give up altogether. That’s where WM Synergy can help.

Why WM Synergy?

We’re more than ERP experts—we’re compliance enablers.

Deep Expertise in Aerospace & Defense
ERP Platforms: CMMC Certified or CMMC Ready
CSI SyteLine and CSI GovCloud are CMMC 2.0 certified
Acumatica ERP, paired with our FedRAMP-compliant hosting provider.
Compliance: Built-in support for NIST, ITAR, DFARS, AS9100, CMMC readiness
ERP Integration: with CAD, PLM, MES, and MRP systems
Collaborative, Long-Term Planning: Compliance with CMMC readiness toolkits and services

With over 40 years in business, WM Synergy and the collective experience of 150 professionals, we strive to stay ahead of the curve and make it possible for you to stay CMMC 2.0 compliant.

Are You Ready to Sleep a Little Better at Night?

At the end of the day, business owners need to focus on the daily operations of their business. Knowing your ERP is CMMC 2.0 compliant can help to bring some peace of mind. The threats of the outside world do not need to keep you from the most important job – running your business safely, efficiently, and effectively.