How PMMCO’s CMMC Journey Sets Our Customers Up for a Future of Success
As a metal fabrication company that works closely with defense and military-adjacent manufacturers, the PMMCO team recognizes the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive information. That’s why we’re on a journey to achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Let’s explore why CMMC compliance is critical, the steps we’ve taken on our road to compliance, and what it means for our customers and PMMCO's future.
The Importance of CMMC
Protecting Sensitive Information
For companies working with military contracts, robust cybersecurity measures aren’t optional—they’re necessary. CMMC is designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ensuring sensitive data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Many of our current customers in this space already require CMMC compliance, and we’ve noticed that this stringent cybersecurity extends to other industries. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if this standard will soon become the norm across all industries we serve.
Mitigating Risk
Cyberattacks can have devastating consequences, from disrupting production to damaging reputations and causing financial losses. These incidents can disrupt production, damage reputations, and even result in catastrophic financial losses. As a metal fabricator specializing in precision fabricated components, we understand the importance of maintaining operational integrity.
Achieving CMMC compliance is a proactive step to ensure our organization remains secure and reliable so situations like this don’t impact our operations or our customers.
Our CMMC Journey to Date
PMMCO’s commitment to cybersecurity began long before we pursued CMMC certification. We have already implemented secure logins, multi-factor authentication, and VPNs—practices that align with many Level 1 CMMC requirements. These measures laid a strong foundation as we rounded out our Level 1 compliance and progressed toward the more stringent Level 2 requirements.
To ensure we stay on track, PMMCO partnered with a consultant specializing in CMMC compliance. Together, we refined our policies to align with our existing processes, ensuring that we don’t just meet the requirements but do so in a sustainable way. This collaboration is critical to meeting CMMC’s 110 controls in a way that is sustainable for our business and has worked well for years.
In addition, last September, our team conducted a mock audit to measure our progress against CMMC requirements. This exercise highlighted areas for improvement and allowed us to create a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM). We also obtained our Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score, which provided a clear view of our progress and helped us establish a realistic timeline for achieving full CMMC compliance.
Our CMMC Journey, Going Forward
Achieving CMMC compliance doesn’t happen overnight or even in a few months. It’s an all-hands-on-deck, company-wide endeavor that involves every department. From quality and engineering to estimating and production, all areas of our business are taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance.
Some of the measures we’ve implemented include:
Device management, using Intune to control and secure data on personal devices, ensuring sensitive information remains protected.
Secure platforms, leveraging tools like our quoting software, Paperless Parts, for safe handling of part designs.
Building access controls, which have involved installing a door access system that tracks entry and enhances security.
Ongoing training and meetings with department heads to assess risks, identify improvements, and reinforce cybersecurity priorities.
The Long-Term Impact of CMMC at PMMCO
Achieving CMMC compliance isn’t simply a one-time milestone—it’s an ongoing commitment to security. Maintaining compliance requires regular assessments, updates, and training to ensure security always remains a top priority in our day-to-day operations.
Safeguarding Our Future
CMMC compliance helps us meet the needs of our defense industry customers and will benefit our partners in other sectors as well. As cybersecurity becomes a higher priority across all industries, we expect CMMC standards to become more widely adopted. By committing to CMMC today, PMMCO ensures that both our company and our customers are set up for success in the years to come.
By investing in cybersecurity now, we’re setting ourselves and our customers up for long-term success. Interested in partnering with a metal fabrication company that prioritizes the long-term security of your parts? Request a quote from PMMCO! Whether you require our laser cutting services or custom metal solutions, we’re here to provide the metal fabrication services that meet your needs.