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CMMC vs FedRAMP: Steps to Achieving FedRAMP Compliance

CMMC vs FedRAMP: Steps to Achieving FedRAMP Compliance

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

Cloud-based computing has streamlined data processing, storage, and security, which is why federal agencies are encouraged to move their data and workflows to the cloud. Any cloud service provider [...]

Tips to Prepare for a CMMC 2.0 Audit

Tips to Prepare for a CMMC 2.0 Audit

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cybersecurity framework created by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or OUSD(A&S). This new [...]

What is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

What is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

If you’re on this blog post, it’s likely you’re looking for resources related to the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) which has been in full effect for all DoD contractors and [...]

A Quick Guide to the 3 CMMC 2.0 Levels

A Quick Guide to the 3 CMMC 2.0 Levels

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

In our previous blog, we discussed that one of the key differences between Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the [...]

5 Steps to Prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

5 Steps to Prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

Before you start: Understand the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework CMMC basics What is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?

How to Achieve CMMC 2.0 Compliance

How to Achieve CMMC 2.0 Compliance

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) possesses what is probably the largest supply chain in the world. The DoD works with thousands of contractors and sub-contractors that can pose an [...]

An Introduction to the CMMC Certification

An Introduction to the CMMC Certification

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector provides products and services that are essential to the military operations of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The sector keeps intellectual [...]

CMMC 2.0 Requirements: What Manufacturers Need to Know

CMMC 2.0 Requirements: What Manufacturers Need to Know

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

Contracting with the Department of Defense is a great opportunity to grow your manufacturing business. However, before landing your first contract with the DoD, you’ll need to meet a slew of [...]

DFARS Cybersecurity: Requirements and Compliance

DFARS Cybersecurity: Requirements and Compliance

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

Businesses that work with the Department of Defense (DoD) understand that there are precise controls for systems that utilize classified data. What might not be as well known are the specifications [...]

A Guide to CMMC 2.0 & DFARS Compliance Requirements

A Guide to CMMC 2.0 & DFARS Compliance Requirements

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a set of cybersecurity rules, guidelines, and regulation codes used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to safeguard controlled [...]

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