The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new set of compliance measures for cybersecurity known as the CMMC. The CMMC replaces the DFARS regulations, which were put in place in 2013 to ensure that defense contractors met specific cybersecurity standards. While both the DFARS and CMMC are concerned with ensuring the security of sensitive […]
What To Look For in a Third-Party Assessment Organization
The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) has become the standard for assessing and measuring the safety levels of an organization’s cybersecurity. The protocols and processes a contractor puts in place in order to attain compliance are critically important for securing sensitive data within the DoD. This is why it is so important to make sure […]
What Is A CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization?
The CMMC certification is an important aspect of the ability of the Department of Defense (DoD) to protect itself and the sensitive data it safely houses from cybercriminals. The CMMC framework assesses a contracting company’s ability to protect its networks and data from cyber threats. To receive the CMMC certification, a company must demonstrate that […]
Best Practices For CMMC Recovery Domain
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an important protocol for cybersecurity in our country. The CMMC is responsible for providing organizations that manage sensitive data tied to the Department of Defense, with guidance and certifying that their cybersecurity protocols are up to date. In 2020, the original CMMC protocol was updated to the “2.0” […]
What Is CMMC Recovery Domain?
The cyber security model certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense’s main mode of safeguarding the country’s sensitive data. This framework provides the foundation for cybersecurity protocols and procedures that all organizations that handle this information must adhere to. The framework mainly helps to secure controlled unclassified information throughout the vast supply chain that is […]
My Business Failed Its CMMC Assessment: What’s Next?
Maintaining successful compliance with the CMMC standards is not easy or simple for the many companies who operate under these protocols and house highly sensitive information of the United States government. The ability of these businesses to continue working on contracts with the U.S. government, while storing or using this important information, is dependent on […]
CMMC Requirements for Small Businesses
The information that is housed within the Department of Defense and its many subsidiaries is highly sensitive. Due to the advancement of cybercrime across the globe and proven attempts at espionage by foreign entities, the DoD has introduced some updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. These updates help to ensure that small businesses have […]
Guide To IT Support For Insurance Agencies
Businesses are always striving to stay ahead of the curve, no matter the industry. While the most common strategies discussed in this guide center around innovation of products and services or offering a new edge that competitors lack, one area that is commonly neglected is information technology. IT is constantly changing, and with all of […]
How Your Business Can Manage Its CMMC Compliance
The recent CMMC 2.0 updates consist of some very complex and nuanced cybersecurity specifications. In order for companies to adhere to these requirements, it is important that they understand the characteristics of these requirements as well as how to manage and implement complete CMMC compliance. What is CMMC 2.0? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) […]