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| Topic 1 | - CMMC Model Construct and Implementation Evaluation: This section of the exam measures the evaluative skills of cybersecurity assessors, focusing on the application and assessment of the CMMC model. It includes understanding its levels, domains, practices, and implementation criteria, and how to assess whether organizations meet the required cybersecurity practices using evidence-based evaluation.
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| Topic 2 | - CMMC Governance and Source Documents: This section of the exam measures the capabilities of legal or compliance advisors, covering key regulatory frameworks that govern cybersecurity compliance. Topics include Federal Contract Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, the role of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, FAR, and the structure and requirements of CMMC v2.0, including self-assessments and certification levels.
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| Topic 3 | - CMMC Assessment Process (CAP): This section of the exam measures the planning and execution skills of audit and assessment professionals, covering the end-to-end CMMC Assessment Process. This includes planning, executing, documenting, reporting assessments, and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in alignment with DoD and CMMC-AB methodology.
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| Topic 4 | - CMMC Ecosystem: This section of the exam measures the skills of consultants and compliance professionals and focuses on the different roles and responsibilities across the CMMC ecosystem. Candidates must understand the functions of entities such as the Department of Defense, CMMC-AB, Organizations Seeking Certification, Registered Practitioners, and Certified CMMC Professionals, as well as how the ecosystem supports cybersecurity standards and certification.
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