The Difference Between a Readiness Assessment and a Certification Assessment
One of the most common points of confusion for defense contractors preparing for CMMC Level 2 is the relationship between two things that sound similar but serve entirely different purposes: the readiness assessment and the certification assessment. Some organizations treat them as interchangeable. They are not. Others skip the readiness assessment entirely and go straight […]
Understanding the New ITAR Registration Payment Requirements for 2025
ITAR registration fees 2025, DDTC compliance, ITAR payment process, CMMC readiness, DECCS registration, ITAR renewal, defense trade controls, Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 ITAR fees Background: ITAR Registration and Annual Fees Under ITAR §§ 122.3(a) and 129.8(b)(1), every manufacturer, exporter, or broker involved with defense articles or services must register annually with the Directorate […]
CUI vs FCI: What Is the Difference?
While Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) tends to get all the attention, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) also aims to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI). Read on to learn more about FCI and CUI, including their differences and how to safeguard them according to CMMC. What Is FCI? The term Federal Contract Information refers to […]
Can CUI Be Shared With Foreign Nationals?
As we have seen in previous posts, ITAR data cannot be shared with foreign nationals. But what about Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the main object of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)? In today’s post, we discuss everything you need to know about CUI and foreign nationals. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Controlled […]
What Is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Exactly?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]