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Do You Need GCC High to Be CMMC 2.0 DoD Compliant?

Do You Need GCC High to Be CMMC 2.0 DoD Compliant?

September, 2020 | Foster Charles

Contractors and subcontractors working for the US Department of Defense (DoD) are required to comply with security regulations such as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) [...]

Four Steps to Becoming CMMC 2.0 Certified

Four Steps to Becoming CMMC 2.0 Certified

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

If you are a contractor for the US Department of Defense (DoD), you’ve probably already prepared for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC 2.0 is a program that measures [...]

A Guide to CMMC 1.0: What Companies Should Know

A Guide to CMMC 1.0: What Companies Should Know

August, 2020 | Foster Charles

On 31 January 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the first finalized version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC version 1.0 is a new set of regulations [...]

DFARS & NIST 800-171 - A Compliance Overview

DFARS & NIST 800-171 - A Compliance Overview

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

You might have landed on this page because you have or are bidding for a contract with the Department of Defense. You’re not alone! Many manufacturers and suppliers are aiming to win contracts with [...]

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 [...]

DFARS Regulations and Their Impact On Your Business

DFARS Regulations and Their Impact On Your Business

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

Cyberattacks against the US military aren’t uncommon, but cyberattacks against military contractors worry defense officials the most. While defense contractors may be party to closely-guarded [...]

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 [...]

A Guide to Understanding DFARS Requirements

A Guide to Understanding DFARS Requirements

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

Being a government contractor means having to comply with numerous regulations—including federal requirements to help safeguard against cyber attacks. With a dramatic increase in cyber threats today, [...]

5 Tips to Achieve DFARS Compliance

5 Tips to Achieve DFARS Compliance

July, 2020 | Foster Charles

The US Department of Defense (DoD) handles a lot of controlled unclassified information (CUI), which requires “safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, [...]

Understanding DFARS compliance: Overview & requirements

Understanding DFARS compliance: Overview & requirements

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

In order to legally operate, businesses must comply with certain requirements regarding their labor practices, safety procedures, and transactions. It's a no-brainer for management to make sure the [...]

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