While Defense contractors have a lot of questions about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, “What CMMC level do I need?” Is at the top of the list. With that in mind, today we answer this question and provide some tips on how to achieve CMMC Compliance. How Many CMMC Levels Are There? Let’s start with…
If you are familiarizing yourself with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, chances are good that you have heard or read the term “CMMC Controls.” However, the official CMMC model doesn’t mention controls. So, what are CMMC controls, exactly? In today’s blog, we tell you everything you need to know. About CMMC Controls At its core,…
As you try to make sense of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, you’ll come across all kinds of obscure technical terms. For example: What is FIPS-Validated Cryptography? What does it have to do with CMMC? Follow along to discover the answers. What Is FIPS? FIPS stands for Federal Information Processing Standards, a set of data…
Achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program can feel daunting, especially if you are a small business without the budget of a huge corporation. That’s why we’ve put together this quick CMMC guide designed with the needs of SMBs in mind. Here you’ll find everything you need to know explained in simple terms,…
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a set of security standards that contractors must meet in order to work with the Department of Defense (DoD). Achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance can be a time-consuming and challenging process, but it is essential for companies that want to secure their position in the defense industry. In…
Anyone familiar with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) knows that one of the main goals of CMMC is to protect Controlled Unclassified Information. But what is CUI, exactly? In today’s post, we give you the inside scoop. A Definition of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) The United States government defines Controlled Unclassified Information as “Government-created…
GCC High can prove invaluable for organizations looking to achieve CMMC compliance. In this post, we offer an overview of GCC High and explain its advantages when it comes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. A Quick Overview of CMMC The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a three-level cybersecurity framework created by the Department…
Let’s face it: being a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor can be a challenge sometimes. For example, on the cybersecurity front, you are expected to make sense of many hard-to-memorize acronyms and technical terms. Chief among these are CMMC and NIST SP 800-171. But what is the difference between them, exactly? Let’s take a detailed…
CMMC level 2 is the Advanced compliance tier of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Model. Keep reading to learn more about CMMC level 2, from the practices it comprises to how it compares to other CMMC levels and how to achieve CMMC level 2 compliance. CMMC level 2 is also known as the “Advanced” level…
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is far from being a one-off effort. On the contrary, CMMC compliance requires continuous monitoring. Keep reading to understand what this means, exactly, and learn more about CMMC. What Is CMMC Continuous Monitoring? Continuous monitoring is a concept frequently used in fields such as IT and financial auditing. However,…