Now is the time to begin navigating your path to CMMC compliance—and completing an assessment is an important start. Focus on the requirements, which have always been DFARS clause 252.204-7012 that requires the implementation of the 110 controls of NIST […]
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In the race to achieve compliance with regulations like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, leaders have turned to the cloud. There are mounting concerns about the security of cloud computing, leaving a balancing act with cloud benefits and digitalization
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For contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) waiting to implement the necessary controls to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, it’s time to act. The Department of Defense (DOD) submitted the proposed rule to the Office
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Cybersecurity guidelines constantly evolve, creating a shifting landscape that federal contractors working with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to. The latest change came in May when the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated guidance for protecting
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When Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is officially launched, the audits will begin soon thereafter. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) needs to know how to prepare, not just for compliance but also for attesting to that compliance. For an
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Security initiatives aren’t as easy as a rubber-stamp process where the board quickly approves funds without questions. Programs like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 are integral to a company’s ability to contract with the federal government and help protect
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework vaulted forward as the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs formally began its 90-day review period, a precursor to the required change in the Code of Federal Regulations making CMMC mandatory. This
Compliance with federal regulations isn’t just about protecting our national security. Contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) need to be aware of the implications data breaches have on their own organizations. Kevin Dolan, partner at Mullen Coughlin, which represents
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Business leaders are met with a wave of hype about the shiniest toys in the cybersecurity industry. They often don’t know which ones really apply to them or help with their specific challenges. With Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0
The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about nation-state cyberattacks coming for our critical military systems. Federal organizations like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have updated guidelines and metrics so contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) can be
