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The Global Challenge of Cybersecurity Compliance and Collaboration

In today’s interconnected world, protecting the defense industrial base is more critical than ever. As digital vulnerabilities evolve into real-world threats, contractors working with the Department of Defense (DOD) must understand that cybersecurity isn’t just a contractual obligation—it’s a cornerstone […]

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Mastering CUI Boundaries: A Guide to DFARS 252.204-7012 Compliance

Starting the journey toward compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, or CMMC standards can be challenging, especially when it comes to identifying and securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). For defense contractors, CUI handling isn’t just an internal responsibility; it’s

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CMMC CON Speaker Michael Berger, Principal Defense and Aerospace Market Sector Leader at Capgemini Government Solutions

Capgemini’s Michael Berger Talks Safeguarding America’s Defense at CMMC CON 2024

In an era when digital vulnerabilities can translate into real-world threats, the security of our nation’s defense industrial base has never been more critical. Many contractors that work with the Department of Defense overlook this aspect of their responsibilities. Security

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CMMC CON Speaker Bailey Bickley, Chief of DIB Defense at the NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center

Keeping the DIB Safe: NSA’s Bailey Bickley Joins the Conversation at CMMC CON 2024

Most of the defense industrial base (DIB) consists of small businesses that face the same threats as large tech companies: state-sponsored attacks from America’s adversaries. The DIB often mistakenly assumes that its line of work isn’t attractive to hackers. With

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CMMC Program Rule Will be Finalized by October. Here’s What You Can Do Right Now.

The long-awaited moment has arrived. On June 27, the Department of Defense (DOD) submitted the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This marks the final step in a years-long

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