As defense contractors and manufacturers progress toward CMMC Level 2 compliance, a critical area of ambiguity lies in how Operational Technology (OT) is treated within the current Level 2 Scoping Guide. Specifically, the treatment of OT within the category of “specialized assets” leaves significant room for interpretation — and potential misalignment with the practical realities […]
CUI-CON 2025 just wrapped up, and we had the pleasure of attending and sponsoring a booth this year. Stationed at Booth #4, we spoke to a variety of guests from OSCs (Organizations Seeking Compliance) and vendors, getting a feel for the attitudes toward this year’s event. Didn’t have a chance to attend or just […]
Clearwater, FL – March 5, 2025 – SP6, a leading cyber risk and compliance solutions provider based in Clearwater, Florida, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization) authorization. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the company’s ability to provide consulting services to organizations seeking Cybersecurity Maturity Model […]
Want to get the inside scoop on what to expect from your DIBCAC/C3PAO assessment? In this webinar, we share the lessons we learned from successfully passing our own DIBCAC assessment and our experience towards becoming a C3PAO. We provided first-hand insights directly from our experience, including an overview of the assessment process, tips to help […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process has become a critical component for organizations working with the Department of Defense (DoD). As we approach 2025, many Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) are gearing up for upcoming assessments. Ensuring readiness is crucial to achieving certification and maintaining compliance. Here are our top five tips to help […]
At CEIC East — one of the nation’s leading CMMC conferences — SP6 Co-Founder and CEO Jim Barge was interviewed about what makes SP6 unique in its mission to empower organizations to reduce the cost, complexity, and workload of compliance. Check out the interview below.
Achieving and maintaining compliance with frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can feel overwhelming. For organizations struggling with limited resources, Compliance as a Service (CaaS) offers a strategic, cost-efficient alternative. Here’s a closer look at what CaaS entails, its advantages, and whether it’s right for your […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) has finally released the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program—32 CFR Part 170. This rulemaking will officially be published December 15th, 2024 and effective December 16th, 2024. Under this new rule and proposed timeline, DIB organizations contracted with the federal government will need to adhere to […]
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) inherently operates under strict regulations to safeguard sensitive information, including Federal Contract Information (FCI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Export Control Information (ECI) with the need to ensure cybersecurity standards. If your organization is a member of the DIB, download SP6’s latest whitepaper The Regulatory Compliance Risks Affecting the Defense Industrial […]
Watch as our SP6 Cyber Risk and Compliance experts share their experience with common issues clients face when working on becoming CMMC/DFARS compliant. We’ll walk through the top 7 while giving real-world examples, the consequences of these issues, and how you can proactively avoid them.
