On September 4, 2020, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Center of Excellence ( CMMC COE ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Parava Security Solutions Ltd in the UK, and established the CMMC COE EU to further advance the goals and objectives for improving the supply chain security and resilience of the US Department of Defense (DoD) global Defense Industrial Base (DIB) network of contractors, suppliers, and vendors in Europe.

This cooperative agreement extends our missions and objectives regarding the adoption, use, and expansion of CMMC based cybersecurity practices for the DIB contractor and the information and communications technology communities creating a broader CMMC ecosystem for improved security and resilience. Specific actions include:

• The co-development of CMMC advisory services, cyber training and education programs to accelerate CMMC certification, increase cyber adoption and improve cyber protection & resilience.
• Co-sponsor symposiums, training programs and podcasts leveraging our combined cyber and IT expertise.
• Host regular working groups, with other partners, to enable collaboration and communications.
• Source qualified CMMC/ cyber professionals to serve as cyber advocates.
• Establish an independent Industry Cyber Security Advisory Council with peer organizations to advise and educate leaders across government and industry on the continued evolution and effectiveness of CMMC.

“This is a momentous occasion for us”, said Mr. John Weiler, Chairman of the Board at CMMC Center of Excellence, “Our European center will further help advance the goals and objectives for improving the supply chain security and resilience of the US Department of Defense (DoD) beyond North America”.

The CMMC-COE is hosted by the Information Technology Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC), a public-private partnership serving the public and private sectors for more than 15 years. Please visit http://cmmc-coe.org email info@CMMC-COE.org or call 703-863-3766 for more information.

Parava is a cyber security advisory firm, with experience in providing strategic, tactical, and operational cyber security, risk oversight, and assurance services to Government agencies and private companies in Europe. For more information on Parava Security Solutions, Ltd., please visit https://www.parava.org/ For more information on the CMMC COE EU, please visit https://cmmc-eu.com/