CMMC Certification: A New Era in Cybersecurity Readiness
The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a landmark framework aimed at protecting sensitive information across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This move […]
CMMC Controls – Improving Your Security At Home
Security should be top of mind during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and every other month. Often I get asked – “What’s your favorite security control?” Actually, no one has ever asked […]
CMMC Compliance Checklist 2.0 – 10 Steps to Ensure Your Company is CMMC Compliant
If you’re in the business of selling or providing services/goods to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), it’s essential that you familiarize yourself with CMMC and establish a readiness […]
The Team Who Trains Together, Stays Together
CMMC has a reputation for being a moving target; both in the how the program will apply to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the timeline that we can expect […]
Bye Bye Bifurcation
I fancy myself a reasonably intelligent person up until last November’s CMMC 2.0 update webinar. I don’t think I had ever used the word “bifurcation” in a sentence. In fact, […]
In Anticipation of CMMC-AB Training Updates
In the CMMC ecosystem, we have three main areas in support of Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs): the consultants, the assessors, and the educators. The educators and students have been hovering […]
The Value of Diverse Instructors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What makes the difference between half asleep and actively engaged during training? The instructor, facilitator, or industry SME (whatever you want to call them)! I’ve participated in a half-dozen […]
Will the “Real” CMMC Consultant Please Stand Up?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Let’s face it, the skill and experience level required to become a Registered Practitioner (RP) and hang your Registered Provider Organization [RPO] shingle on, is not a big leap […]
Napkin Math on CMMC Feasibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Can CMMC be implemented successfully? I have been seeing a lot of people out there stating that CMMC can’t be done. Well, I beg to differ. I did the […]
CMMC Fitness – 12 months To Get Your OSC In Shape
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Department of Defense (DoD) estimates at least 350,000 U.S. businesses in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) who contract with the DoD must undergo a cybersecurity assessment and certification […]
Data Governance & the CMMC Framework
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is data governance, why does it matter, and how does it play into CMMC? Data governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity, and security of […]
Six Steps to Prepare: CMMC Level 1 & Level 3 Assessment Certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we work with our clients to walk through 800-171 assessments, we understand how daunting the process is to prepare for CMMC Assessments. Those interested in helping their organization, […]