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Cloud Data – CDMC

Manage data effectively in the cloud.

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Benefits of CDMC

Advance your organization’s cloud adoption strategy with CDMC – the Cloud Data Management Capabilities framework – to confidently migrate, manage and protect your data in cloud/hybrid cloud ecosystems.

Assess cloud-readiness

Conduct an objective self-assessment or use a CDMC Authorized Partner to identify gaps and define priorities in cloud adoption.

Confirm your business case

Define and govern your business case for cloud data management as well as opportunities for automations.

Solidify your cloud strategy

Ensure your business’s cloud strategy is centered on best practices for migrating, creating and managing data in the cloud data.

Gain cloud confidence

CDMC was developed with the expertise of hundreds of cross-industry professionals to ensure its sound guidance.

Produce measurable outcomes

CDMC’s framework flexibly supports your cloud data priorities while producing trackable progress and measurable results.

Ensure data protection & privacy

CDMC defines the key controls required to protect data in cloud environments and meet data privacy requirements around the world.

Applications of CDMC

About CDMC

CDMC was developed by EDM Council’s CDMC Working Group, with 300+ professionals participating from 100+ firms, including the world’s major cloud service providers (CSPs) – AWS, Google Cloud, IBM and Microsoft – plus leading financial firms, consultancies, technology firms and numerous corporations.

What are the core components?

The CDMC 14 Key Controls & Automation are introduced as part of the full CDMC v1 Framework. Download the 14 Key Controls document to review the business and regulatory requirements for managing sensitive data in the cloud.

How is CDMC constructed?

CDMC is built as a series of 14 Key Controls, spanning objectives, questions, artifacts of evidence and criteria for scoring.

How is CDMC scored?

CDMC measures your ability to manage data in the cloud using a scoring matrix to evaluate engagement and processes with auditable evidence.

Case Studies

BigID achieves certification as a CDMC Certified Cloud Solution

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BT Group accelerates cloud transformation, passing key industry assessment

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Microsoft achieves first Cloud Data Management Capabilities (CDMC) certification

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Hear from Ford Credit who successfully completed their CDMC assessment

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CDMC Resources

Access an array of downloads, tools and professional support to take your data program to the next level with CDMC

CDMC Training

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CDMC Assessments

14 Key Controls

CDMC Authorized Partners

CDMC Knowledge Portal

Industry Benchmarks

CDMC News

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