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What Are the CMMC Level 3 Controls?

What Are the CMMC Level 3 Controls?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

While the controls introduced in CMMC levels 1 and 2 present the bare minimum of adequate security, the third level is where things culminate. This is also the level that most organizations should be [...]

What are the CMMC Level 2 controls?

What are the CMMC Level 2 controls?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

With 72 controls spanning all but two of the 17 domains, CMMC level 2 presents a significant step up from the first level. However, it is also widely considered to be a transitional phase in [...]

What are the CMMC Level 1 Controls?

What are the CMMC Level 1 Controls?

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

Businesses embarking on their CMMC journey will most likely be aiming for CMMC level three, which is the requirement for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI). However, the demands of [...]

How CMMC Level 1 Provides a Foundation for Future Levels

How CMMC Level 1 Provides a Foundation for Future Levels

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

The first level of the CMMC framework is intended to serve as an introduction to further CMMC levels. While every organization will ultimately need to achieve a higher level to sign contracts with [...]

Optimizing IT Security: Understanding the Impact of Gaps on CMMC Compliance

Optimizing IT Security: Understanding the Impact of Gaps on CMMC Compliance

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

By now, most business leaders understand the importance of achieving adequate IT security standards, especially if they have contracts with the US Department of Defense. The CMMC program aims to [...]

Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for a CMMC Auditor

Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for a CMMC Auditor

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) is a unified framework that is intended to regulate and enforce information security standards across the entire defense supply chain. Unlike [...]

CMMC AB: What to Know About the CMMC Accreditation Body

CMMC AB: What to Know About the CMMC Accreditation Body

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) is a regulatory framework that governs information security throughout the entire defense industrial base (DIB). All new contracts with the DIB [...]

C3PAO: 5 Key Things to Know About Third-Party CMMC Auditors

C3PAO: 5 Key Things to Know About Third-Party CMMC Auditors

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was introduced to establish consistent cybersecurity standards throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Every organization in the DIB must [...]

CMMC Compliance: 4 Ways A Managed IT Service Provider Can Help

CMMC Compliance: 4 Ways A Managed IT Service Provider Can Help

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

With 110 unique security controls required to meet the highest level of CMMC compliance, it can be a monumental task to prepare your business for the latest standards mandated by the US Department of [...]

The Basics of Designing A System Security Plan

The Basics of Designing A System Security Plan

July, 2021 | Foster Charles

The DFARS 252.204-7012 clause requires that all contractors and subcontractors of the US Department of Defense maintain an up-to-date system security plan (SSP). You will likely be asked to provide [...]

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