Is Managed IT the Key to Easier CMMC Compliance?
Christopher Souza | CEO With the 48 CFR rule expected to go into effect this fall, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will no longer be “nice to have,” but instead be a mandatory requirement for all organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), whether you’re bidding on contracts or looking to retain existing ones. Over the last 20 years, the business environment has changed dramatically. Cyber threats have evolved…
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Countdown to CMMC: What Defense Contractors Need to Know Before the Rule Is Finalized
Christopher Souza | CEO Summer might be right around the corner, but defense contractors can’t afford to put compliance on the back burner. The Department of Defense (DoD) is in the final stages of releasing the long-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule under 48 CFR, and according to Deputy DoD CIO David McKeown, the rule is now under review by the DFARS Regulatory Control Officer (RCO)—the final internal DoD…
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Beyond Defense: How CMMC is Redefining Cybersecurity Standards Across Industries
Christopher Souza | CEO The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been the pivotal certification in strengthening cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), but its impact won’t stop there and is expected to extend far beyond defense. With the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) rule proposed on January 15, 2025, the handling of CUI across all federal contractors will be standardized meaning that contractors within industries that engage…
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CMMC In 2025 Contracts: Are You Prepared Today?
Christopher Souza | CEO CMMC Is Coming The Department of Defense’s (DoD) upcoming 48 CFR rule, expected to be finalized in early 2025, will mark the point when CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements begin appearing in defense contracts, making compliance essential for contractors. Compliance with NIST 800-171 and achieving the appropriate CMMC level will soon determine your eligibility to bid on DoD contracts, so we’ve developed this overview to…
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6 Months Until CMMC In Contracts: Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail!
Chris Riani | CISSP | CASP The proposed 32 CFR and 48 CFR CMMC rules have been submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) with the expectation that they will be published between the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025, and will mandate specific CMMC levels (1, 2, or 3) in defense contracts. The publication of the upcoming 32 CFR and 48 CFR final…
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Is Your MSP, MSSP or Cloud Service Provider Risking Your NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC Readiness?
Are you a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor that uses an External Service Provider (ESP) like AWS, GCC or an ERP that contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? Then you should consider that as of today, ESPs will be included in scope for assessments which require them to follow specific rules outlined in NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC ). In addition to this and although not a…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
