CMMC vs SOC 2: Which One Do You Need?

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Understanding CMMC vs SOC 2

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

Purpose:
DoD supply chain cybersecurity
Required For:
Defense contractors handling CUI/FCI
Framework:
110 controls from NIST SP 800-171
Timeline:
6-12 months for Level 2
Investment:
$100K-$500K

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2)

Purpose:
SaaS trust and data security
Required For:
SaaS vendors to enterprise customers
Framework:
Trust Services Criteria (flexible controls)
Timeline:
9-15 months (Type I + Type II)
Investment:
$50K-$200K

Why This Decision Matters

Choosing the wrong compliance framework wastes time and money. CMMC won't help you sell SaaS to enterprises, and SOC 2 won't qualify you for DoD contracts. Understanding which framework aligns with your business goals is critical before investing 6-18 months and $50K-$500K in compliance.

The Overlap Opportunity

If you serve both government and commercial markets, the good news is that CMMC and SOC 2 share 50-60% of security controls. Access control, encryption, logging, incident response, and vulnerability management apply to both frameworks. Implementing shared controls first can reduce your combined certification costs by 40-60%.

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