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Which CMMC 2.0 Level Is Right for Your Company?

Which CMMC 2.0 Level Is Right for Your Company?

January, 2023 | Foster Charles

In January 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD) launched the first version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 1.0) framework. This framework was created to ensure that [...]

CMMC Certification: Why SIEM Should Matter to You

CMMC Certification: Why SIEM Should Matter to You

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) 2.0 is a journey towards proactive security, whereby organizations ultimately shift their focus to preventing security events from occurring in [...]

Do You Know Which of the CMMC Levels You Should Choose?

Do You Know Which of the CMMC Levels You Should Choose?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

Prior to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, defense contractors were responsible for implementing, maintaining, and assessing their own cybersecurity practices in accordance with the [...]

CMMC Compliance Checklist: 4 Things Not To Overlook

CMMC Compliance Checklist: 4 Things Not To Overlook

August, 2021 | Sal Marino

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 replaces the current DFARS 252.204-7012 clause that defense contractors currently have to when entering into a contract with the Department [...]

What Are the CMMC Level 5 Controls?

What Are the CMMC Level 5 Controls?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

Level 5 is the highest of all the CMMC levels, and the most time-consuming and complicated to achieve. While this level only adds 15 new CMMC controls, they are far more complex and burdensome to [...]

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