What is CMMC Level 1?

Last updated: 6/5/2025

CMMC Level 1, also known as Foundational Level, requires organizations to implement 15 basic safeguarding requirements to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI). It is the minimum cybersecurity level required for contractors handling FCI and is primarily based on the requirements in FAR 52.204-21.

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