Identifying how and where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is stored, transmitted, and processed within your organization is a critical first step to achieving CMMC compliance. Many organizations overlook this step, however, leading to gap assessment fatigue, unwanted costs, and a lack of leadership and organizational buy-in.  In this article, we’ll break down everything you need […]

Watch this comprehensive webinar to learn which changes you should pay attention to in NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3, how these changes could affect your organization, and strategies to achieve your 2024 compliance goals. https://vimeo.com/948884019?share=copy Key Learning Objectives:  Understanding the new requirement families introduced in NIST SP 800-171r3 Learning the FISMA requirements that designate NARA […]

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Our team recently participated in CMMC Day 2024, a conference bringing together the top experts and industry leaders in the security compliance space. We had the privilege of hearing from CISOs, practice leaders, government officials, and more about the latest trends and insights in CMMC. Throughout our conversations, a few key themes emerged. Here are […]

Watch as we give you a comprehensive overview of the CMMC framework, addressing the facts, dispelling the myths surrounding this essential certification and answering audience questions. https://vimeo.com/929543934?share=copy Key Learning Objectives:  Demystifying CMMC: Gain a clear understanding of what CMMC is and how it differs from other cybersecurity frameworks. Latest Updates and Changes: Our expert speakers […]

In January 2024, NIST released critical updates to NIST 800-171 revision 3. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve compliance.

In 2023, the DIBCAC revealed the 10 most frequently failed NIST 800-171 requirements. Here are the common mistakes to avoid.

A law passed by Congress late last year allocated $1 billion in cybersecurity grants for state and local governments to improve their digital defenses.

Back in September, we wrote a blog about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. In it, we explained how the Department of Defense introduced CMMC in 2019 to strengthen cybersecurity standards for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors.  CMMC builds a set of cybersecurity requirements into acquisition programs. It’s designed to help provide the DoD with confirmation that firms within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are meeting those requirements.   Why a Change from CMMC 1.0 to 2.0?  […]