Navigating CMMC Compliance Costs: Budgeting Tips and Assistance
The journey to achieving Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is critical for organizations aspiring to work with the Department of Defense (DoD). However, this path is also marked by financial considerations that can be daunting for many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The complexity of navigating these costs—from initial assessments to ongoing compliance efforts—calls […]
CMMC Assessment Checklist: Essential Items for a Successful Assessment
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a crucial requirement for defense contractors, ensuring they possess the necessary cybersecurity controls to protect sensitive government information. To navigate the CMMC assessment process effectively, organizations need a comprehensive checklist to guide their preparation. This blog will outline the CMMC audit checklist items to include in your CMMC […]
How to Implement a Successful IAM Program: Best Practices
As more data moves online and sensitive information becomes more accessible, ensuring the security of your organization’s systems is becoming increasingly challenging. According to a recent survey by Forrester Research, 85% of companies reported experiencing at least one security breach in the past year. Compliance regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA require organizations to have […]
The Role of Third-Party Assessors in CMMC Audits
In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has emerged as a pivotal framework for organizations engaged in defense contracting. Any organization that is a part of the Defense Industrial Base and falls in the level 2 category with critical data will need a third-party assessment (similar to the traditional audit function). […]
The Importance of CMMC Gap Analysis for DoD Contractors
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as a standard for defense contractors to ensure the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). As part of the preparation for certification, conducting a CMMC gap analysis is critical for […]