The following software programs provide a real life example of how the software stack deployed by a CMMC compliance company. Note that this company has passed Level 2 compliance for both their MSSP and MSP divisions as well as helping one of my clients pass a Level 2 compliance as well. The challenge with advanced…
The process of going through CMMC (the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance is difficult because you are dealing with digital information that needs to be protected in ways that most companies have never experienced. That difficulty starts with understanding the definitions and acronyms associated with this endeavor that can be found here. Our favorite technique…
Registering for DIBNet, the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Program portal, involves several key steps: Eligibility Check: You must be a DoD contractor or subcontractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to be eligible. The company applicant must be a U.S. citizen and authorized to act on behalf of the company during…
Using a standard (non-CMMC-compliant) MSP (Managed Service Provider) to support a manufacturer seeking CMMC Level 2 compliance introduces significant risks, gaps, and compliance issues. Here’s a structured breakdown: 1. Compliance and Regulatory Concerns Shared Responsibility Gaps: CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST 800-171 controls. A non-compliant MSP may not implement or document many of these…
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