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CMMC 2.0: What's In The New Version?

CMMC 2.0: What's In The New Version?

November, 2021 | Foster Charles

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense came out with updates to CMMC the framework. The aim of the updates, labeled "CMMC 2.0", is to provide strategic direction following an internal program [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

DFARS 252.204-7012: What are the best ways to protect media and CUI?

DFARS 252.204-7012: What are the best ways to protect media and CUI?

May, 2021 | Foster Charles

The DFARS 252.204-7012 clause sets high standards governing the protection, sanitization, and secure destruction of controlled unclassified information (CUI). Compliance is mandatory for any [...]

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