In our previous blogs we discussed cybersecurity assessments and control implementation. Now it’s time to address step three in our Assess – Implement – Manage (AIM) methodology. This phase involves continuously collecting, reviewing, and preserving evidence of your ongoing compliance, […]
Beyond Implementation: How to Manage and Maintain CMMC Compliance Read More »
In our previous blog we started discussing what it takes to implement your cybersecurity controls. Now it is time to dig deeper and cover important details and considerations related to your implementation efforts. Distinguishing Point Fixes from Ongoing Activities in
In our previous blogs we discussed cybersecurity assessments, requirements scoping, and CMMC readiness. Once you have gained an understanding of your current posture, it’s time to get to work. Implementation/remediation is where good intentions become real fixes. You take the
You’ve completed your internal assessment and scoped your environment. Now it’s time to act on all that intelligence and achieve compliance. How do you go about documenting your compliance with the requirements and making a plan to implement the remaining controls?
From Assessment to Readiness: How to Prepare for CMMC Certification Read More »
As part of your assessment against NIST 800-171, it’s critical to understand what parts of your environment are in scope. This is where CMMC scoping comes in. In our first blog in this series, we discussed the importance of assessments;
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As a defense contractor pursuing cybersecurity compliance, there’s no better place to start than with an assessment. It’s important to know your real posture against CMMC 2.0 requirements as it provides a clear list of actionable items that will structure your path to compliance.
Assessing Cybersecurity Under CMMC: The First Step on the Path to Compliance Read More »
The cybersecurity conversation in 2025 shifted from preparation to execution. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is now an enforceable requirement, and defense contractors are trying to keep up. On Nov. 10, Phase 1 of CMMC implementation began,
2025 in Review: Contractors Race to Catch Up to CMMC Requirements Read More »
As your countdown to CMMC Level 2 readiness continues, contractors handling CUI are now operating under a new reality: CMMC has moved from policy to procurement. With the final DFARS rule in Title 48 of the CFR now in effect,
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New Pentagon contracts will now include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements as conditions of award, and contractors across the defense industrial base (DIB) are scrambling to meet compliance standards that have been mandatory in their contracts for years. Because
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Many defense contractors across the supply chain are making the dangerous assumption that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandate doesn’t apply to them. Small Doesn’t Mean Exempt from CMMC In most cases, it’s small and medium-sized businesses that
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