Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Professional (CCP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a requirement for the ownership of a C3PAO?

  1. Must be at least 75% US owned

  2. Complete a foreign ownership investigation

  3. Be at least 100% US owned

  4. Must partner with a foreign organization

The correct answer is: Be at least 100% US owned

A requirement for the ownership of a C3PAO, which stands for Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, is that it must be at least 100% U.S. owned. This requirement is in place to ensure that the assessment organizations that evaluate compliance with CMMC standards are fully aligned with U.S. national security interests and can be trusted to handle sensitive defense information. The intent behind this ownership requirement is to mitigate potential risks associated with foreign influence and access to sensitive data. A fully U.S.-owned entity is more likely to adhere strictly to U.S. regulations and to act in the best interest of U.S. defense contractors and the Department of Defense. This clear requirement underscores the importance of maintaining stringent control over who is involved in the assessment process for CMMC compliance, reinforcing the notion that trust and security are paramount in the defense contracting space.