CMMC Post-Audit Kit
Congratulations!
You have completed CMMC certification!
As everyone on your team celebrates this accomplishment, it’s now time to start promoting this certification to your clients and prospects! Sharing your organization’s compliance with CMMC demonstrates a commitment to protecting the United States’ national security and is a foundational milestone that signals eligibility to support Department of Defense programs. See below for some tips and recommendations on how to celebrate this great accomplishment.
An organization that has successfully completed CMMC certification with A-LIGN may use the badge on its website to market its certification provided the badge is hyperlinked to www.a-lign.com.
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Usage Rule #1
The certification badge should not be used on a product or product packaging nor in any other way that may be interpreted as denoting product conformity. The mark shall not be applied by the certified clients to laboratory test, calibration or inspection reports or certificates.
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Usage Rule #2
The badge should not be used in a way that implies that the certification body certifies a product, service, or process.
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Usage Rule #3
The badge should not be used in a way to imply that the certification applies to activities and sites that are outside the scope of certification.
CMMC badge for website
Make this achievement public with the posting of an accomplishment badge on your website.
Press releases
Share your success with others in your industry with a press release. Below is a press release template for you to share to assure confidence in your current and prospective clients.
Want a quote from A-LIGN for your press release? Use the one provided below or email [email protected].
Download press release“Congratulations to [COMPANY NAME] for achieving CMMC Level 2 certification. This accomplishment demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding valuable information to protect our nation, developing a competitive advantage, and creating a culture of security. We’re proud to support this integral step in [COMPANY NAME]’s compliance journey with a high-quality assessment process and deep expertise in federal compliance.”
EVP of Compliance and Cybersecurity Services
Petar Besalev
A-LIGN
Post your accomplishment on social media
Sharing your organization’s accomplishment on social media plays a key role in assuring confidence with clients and prospects. After the press release is complete and posted on your website, share the link on your organization’s social channels to help drive awareness.
Below are examples of social media posts and recommended hashtags to ensure your accomplishment is conveyed correctly and has the best chance of reaching the appropriate audience.
[Organization name] is proud to complete its CMMC certification with leading C3PAO, @A-LIGN! This comprehensive certification is a foundational milestone that validates our commitment to critical national security standards and to protect and secure government data. #CMMC #Compliance #Cybersecurity
[Organization name] is proud to complete its CMMC certification with leading C3PAO, @A-LIGN! This comprehensive certification is a foundational milestone that validates our commitment to critical national security standards and to protect and secure government data.
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[Organization name] is proud to successfully complete its CMMC certification, validating its commitment to #nationalsecurity and mitigating #cybersecurity risks.
Additional tips
Tag @A-LIGN in your posts and reference us in your post copy, which will allow us to engage with it. It will also establish credibility with your audience.
Be sure to include the link to the press release so your audience can read the full announcement.
What’s next?
Achieving CMMC certification isn’t the finish line, it’s just the beginning. CMMC requires organizations to self-assess in years two and three and report their compliance to the federal government.
By partnering with an experienced C3PAO to conduct these assessments, you can maintain compliance between certifications and avoid costly, unexpected issues.
A-LIGN’s quick but comprehensive Interim Assessments provide expert insight and objective assurance that your controls meet the standard. This proactive approach keeps you on track, reduces risk, and ensures you’re fully prepared for year four certification with confidence. Reach out to your Account Executive for more information.
Helpful resources
Have questions?
If there is anything we can do to assist with the promotion of your audit, email us.
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