Achieving and maintaining compliance with frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can feel overwhelming. For organizations struggling with limited resources, CMMC Accelerator and Oversight offer a strategic, cost-efficient alternative.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has finally released the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program—32 CFR Part 170. This rulemaking will officially be published December 15th, 2024 and effective December 16th, 2024.
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) inherently operates under strict regulations to safeguard sensitive information, including Federal Contract Information...
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took a monumental step toward curbing cybersecurity fraud among government contractors and grant recipients: The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.
As the CMMC Final Ruling and Implementation progresses, many organizations are left wondering what to expect in the coming months, and 2025. Recently, it was confirmed that the CMMC Final Rule is near completion and was submitted for final review. In the waiting period for publication, we wanted to provide a quick guide on what organizations need to know and how to prepare for the upcoming developments!
Identifying how and where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is stored, transmitted, and processed within your organization is a critical first step to achieving CMMC compliance. Many organizations overlook this step, however, leading to gap assessment fatigue, unwanted costs, and a lack of leadership and organizational buy-in.
First, this blog is not about rushing you to select a C3PAO because the sky is falling. This is, however, a blog about choosing the right C3PAO so you don’t feel as if the sky is about to fall on you.
Clearwater, FL – 112Cyber, a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm, was ranked second on the 2024 Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay list in the Large (50 to 99 employees) category by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ).
Our team recently participated in CMMC Day 2024, a conference bringing together the top experts and industry leaders in the security compliance space. We had the privilege of hearing from CISOs, practice leaders, government officials, and more about the latest trends and insights in CMMC.
Conducting a NIST 800-171 self-assessment — also known as a CMMC self-assessment or SPRS assessment — is a critical component of DFARS 252.204-7019 compliance. As a contractor, you’ll need to evaluate your organization against all 320 objectives and upload your score to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).