Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors store and use sensitive government data to create and deliver goods and services. To ensure that contractors have the proper safeguards in place to protect this confidential information, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) developed a program known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC is a new […]
How Do I Know If My Organization Needs CMMC Certification?
Since its initial announcement in 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been working to establish a set of cybersecurity standards that all defense industrial base (DIB) contractors must meet. The program, known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), has undergone multiple evolutions since its introduction, including a transition from CMMC 1.0 to […]
5 Steps To Obtain A CMMC Certification
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 to standardize cybersecurity preparedness across the defense industrial base (DIB). This new verification mechanism helps ensure that DIB companies have the proper cybersecurity controls and processes in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within DIB systems and networks. CMMC will […]
8 CMMC Compliance FAQs
The Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies rely on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to determine whether an organization has the appropriate security measures in place to work with controlled or vulnerable data. CMMC was implemented by the DoD as a unified standard to improve the protection of the defense industrial base (DIB). […]
FISMA Versus FedRAMP: What Are The Differences?
Compliance is a top priority for federal agencies and the contractors that store and process sensitive government data. Even if an organization does not yet operate in the private sector, it is important to understand federal IT compliance standards like FISMA and FedRAMP. These government compliance standards can be complex as they often overlap and […]
The Importance Of Obtaining FedRAMP Compliance
Obtaining FedRAMP compliance is no easy feat. According to the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, this process can take anywhere from six months to two years and cost businesses upwards of $500,000. Despite the challenges that many organizations face when working towards compliance, achieving certification can be highly rewarding and prosperous. FedRAMP enables the federal […]
How To Achieve Your Target FedRAMP Impact Level
Achieving FedRAMP certification is a requirement for any organization that wants to work with a government agency. The Federal Risk and Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide cybersecurity risk management program used to evaluate and authorize cloud service provider (CSP) service offerings. FedRAMP was established in 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) […]
The CMMC Compliance Checklist
Contractors that work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will soon be required to meet CMMC requirements before they can bid on contracts. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was initiated by the DoD as a strategy to implement cybersecurity across the defense industrial base (DIB). Currently, there are more than 300,000 companies in […]
How to Become FedRAMP Certified
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was established in 2011 and provides a risk-based approach to the adoption and use of secure cloud services. FedRAMP delivers guidance to corporate and governmental organizations in an attempt to increase efficiency and reduce duplicity associated with security authorization processes. The risk management program was created to […]