The announcement of ISACA as the credentialing entity for the CMMC initiative. Is a significant step towards the implementation of cybersecurity governance worldwide. ISACA will be the main body in charge of the credentialing process related to the CMMC security framework. Hence, companies are able to follow a reliable path towards cyber readiness. Additionally, the ISACA CMMC credentialing function aligns with increasingly strict global cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards. Both governments and enterprises are raising the bar for the level of standards of compliance standards. Consequently, ISACA is committed to facilitating the implementation of cybersecurity that is not only scalable but also verifiable globally.
ISACA’s Role in Training, Assessment, and Certification
In a separate statement, Christos Dimitriadis. Chief Global Strategy Officer at ISACA said, “Across Europe. Organizations are adopting more structured and verifiable cyber maturity practices, especially those in cross-border defense and high-tech supply chains. With a global shortage of qualified cybersecurity assessors. ISACA’s leadership in the CMMC credentialing program is helping build a trusted workforce that strengthens organizational cyber resilience.”
In a separate statement, Erik Prusch, CEO of ISACA. said, “Cyber maturity and supply-chain resilience are now essential for defence and critical infrastructure organisations worldwide. We are honoured to support the CMMC ecosystem through globally recognised credentials. Helping professionals meet rising expectations across transatlantic supply chains.
Furthermore, ISACA is set to provide training, assessments, and certifications related to the CMMC framework. These courses will enable professionals to prove their cybersecurity skills in a manner that is recognized by the industry. Thus, organizations become capable of ramping up their defense readiness along the supply chains. On the other hand, the ISACA CMMC credentialing program is in line with the evolution of the defense & contractor requirements. This model is centered on the security of sensitive information in the defense ecosystems. In case you didn’t know, cyber threats are escalating, and that’s why standardized credentials are becoming more and more important.
“We are pleased to transition CAICO stewardship to ISACA,” said Matthew Travis, CEO of The Cyber AB. “ISACA’s credibility, certification expertise, and quality management will strengthen trust in CMMC assessors and the program overall.”
Also, ISACA wants to harmonize the CMMC certification with its current portfolio of certifications. To do this, they will introduce the certifications globally and allow a person to be credible professionally. Hence, there will be benefits for cybersecurity professionals in the form of well-defined career paths. In short, this disclosure reinforces ISACA’s cybersecurity leadership and highlights unified standards amid rising global cyber threats.
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Source: Businesswire
