CMMC

NIST Finalizes Updated Guidelines for Protecting Sensitive Information

Current regulatory mandates require DIB (defense industrial base) companies with DOD (Department of Defense) CUI (controlled unclassified information) to implement NIST 800-171 security requirements. Timeline estimates based on ongoing federal rule making may add additional requirements to include the potential for CMMC assessments and/or certifications this year. All DIB companies who manage controlled unclassified Information[…]

CMMC Compliance – Consulting vs Managed IT Services

NIST Expert performing CMMC audit.

For companies that are part of the federal supply chain and provide products or services to the Department of Defense (DoD), there are stringent cybersecurity requirements that are currently in place and will be mandatory in May 2023. Private contractors, subcontractors, and their suppliers and vendors are impacted by these requirements and must meet criteria[…]