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Does CMMC Require Background Checks? 

You may think of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as a framework that deals exclusively with the technical side of cybersecurity. However, the human factor also plays a role in IT. So, does CMMC require background checks? Keep reading to find out.  What Is CMMC? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is a three-level model…

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What Is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Exactly? 

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…