CMMC 2.0 & Swarms

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework represents a fundamental shift in how the Department of Defense evaluates contractor security posture. For organizations deploying autonomous agent swarms, this creates both challenges and opportunities.

Unlike traditional software systems, agentic architectures present unique compliance considerations. Each agent must be treated as a potential attack surface, and the communication channels between agents become critical control points.

The Agent Identity Problem

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 requires organizations to implement access controls based on approved authorizations. But what constitutes an "authorization" for an autonomous agent that may spawn sub-agents dynamically?

At ALCUB3, we've developed a cryptographic identity framework that assigns verifiable credentials to each agent instance, creating an auditable chain of authorization that satisfies NIST 800-171 requirements.

[Detailed implementation specifications available under NDA. Contact our Defense division for more information.]