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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 [...]

How Can a Gap Assessment Prepare You for CMMC Compliance?

How Can a Gap Assessment Prepare You for CMMC Compliance?

July, 2021 | Aaron Bandzes

It may be tempting to put off your journey towards CMMC compliance, given that the regulation is not due to be fully implemented until October 1, 2025, but this would be a mistake. Earning a CMMC [...]

How Does the CMMC Accreditation Body Qualify Assessors?

How Does the CMMC Accreditation Body Qualify Assessors?

July, 2021 | Sal Marino

Although there have been several delays since the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification was first announced, 101 experienced professionals have now been chosen to become future CMMC auditors. [...]

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 171 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 [...]

What Are the Consequences of Noncompliance?

What Are the Consequences of Noncompliance?

June, 2021 | Foster Charles

Navigating DFARS 252.204.7012 compliance requirements can be challenging. It requires tightening DFARS-specific security controls, an area in which the expertise of compliance experts who can help [...]

What Exactly is Considered CUI?

What Exactly is Considered CUI?

June, 2021 | Foster Charles

Signing off contracts with the US Department of Defense, either in the capacity of a contractor or subcontractor, can be highly lucrative. After all, the DoD is an enormous market consisting of [...]

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