HAVE ITAR DATA AND CMMC REQUIREMENTS? READ THIS TODAY: MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE!
In the world of defense industry regulations, ITAR and CMMC are two important sets of regulatory requirements that many within the defense industrial base need to adhere to. Although both regulations are distinct and tailored to their respective purposes, many companies dealing with ITAR-controlled items or information will need to comply with CMMC requirements to do business with the DoD, which adds an additional layer of complexity- and potential costs-…
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Stop Relying on NIST 800-171 Self-Assessments: 5 Reasons They’re (Probably) Wasting Your Time
As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) with decades of cybersecurity experience, we have conducted countless assessments for organizations to help them address their compliance obligations and consistently notice that the vast majority of the organizations that have conducted self-assessments are strikingly off mark, leading to frustration, considerable time loss, and the unnecessary expenditure of valuable resources. While self-assessments may seem like a cost-effective way to evaluate compliance with the…
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Enclaves for NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC? Not So Fast: 5 Things To be Aware of When Considering an Enclave Solution
In your quest as a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor to tackle the intricate aspects of NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, you’ve likely been bombarded with a plethora of marketing claims promising swift, ‘silver bullet’ compliance solutions alleviating your woes. This is understandably enticing for small to medium-sized DIBs grappling between successfully addressing the complex layers of these extensive compliance prerequisites and the cost of implementing them. However, many DIBS…
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5 Most Important Questions to Ask your SIEM Provider & When You Should Probably Re-Evaluate Your Current Solution
First Things First: What is a SIEM? A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution that collects and analyzes security data from multiple sources in real-time to detect and respond to security threats. It aggregates and correlates logs and alerts generated from different sources, such as network devices, servers, and applications, and uses machine learning algorithms to identify patterns of suspicious behavior or anomalies. SIEMs also provide…
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CMMC 2.0 Changes and What They Mean to Your Organization’s Compliance Strategy
The announcement of CMMC 2.0 has garnered a lot of attention throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). With that attention comes the anxiety of change and uncertainty, especially for both the DIB and their consultants who have already made considerable progress toward accomplishing their CMMC objectives. Although these changes seem daunting, it’s important to consider that most of these changes are simply a refinement of the existing CMMC requirements, rather…
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Four Ways vCISOs Help Avoid CMMC Compliance & Security Program Mistakes
If you operate within the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB), you’re likely well aware of the CMMC—and now the CMMC 2.0’s—compliance mandates, including the immediate and long-term impact they will present to your organization. Despite the challenges and steep costs associated with implementing a CMMC compliant environment, doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) will require DIB contractors to adhere to this compliance framework, which is nothing short of…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
