Cybersecurity

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Controlled Unclassified Information

What Exactly is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Webinar

What Exactly is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Webinar is a virtual event that aims to provide participants with an understanding of what Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is and how it affects their organizations. The webinar will cover the basics of CUI, its importance, and how it can be handled by organizations that deal with Federal information. The webinar will be hosted by Cleared Systems and will provide participants with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of CUI.

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Learn the steps to achieve CMMC compliance and how the right consulting partner can streamline the process for DoD contracting success with Cleared Systems
CMMC

Comprehensive Guide to CMMC Compliance Consulting

Introduction to CMMC Compliance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cybersecurity framework designed to enhance the security posture of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and their supply chain. Developed by the Department of Defense (DoD), the CMMC ensures that contractors and subcontractors handling sensitive information have the appropriate cybersecurity measures in place.

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Microsoft GCC High

Migrating to Microsoft GCC High?

Regardless of the kind of data you hold, protecting it is paramount. However, some data requires more protection ad special handling. Data, especially government data, comes with strict requirements for handling, storing, transmitting, and protecting it. For that reason, most contractors and subcontractors migrate to Microsoft Office 365 GCC (Government Cloud Community) High.

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CMMC 2.0

What is CMMC 2.0

The basic premise of the CMMC is to ensure that by 2025, all the DoD supply chain contractors and subcontractors, except for the providers of commercial-off-the-shelf products, should get a third-party certification for their proficiency in cybersecurity before embarking on the awarded contract.

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Microsoft GCC High, Security

What is Microsoft 365 GCC & GCC High Webinar

There are several cloud platforms that organizations can use for their operations. But which platform is right for your organization? Which one aligns with your particular compliance needs among the many platforms on offer? If you are a Contractor in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), your options are limited because of the sensitivity of data you hold or transmit. The DIB contractors are contractually required to meet the requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, built around the NIST 800-171 and various other controls. In addition to controls requiring data sovereignty like NOFORN and ITAR, these controls are only met using Microsoft GCC high.

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CMMC 2.0, Federal Contractors, ITAR Compliance

Meeting CMMC 2.0 Requirements Using MSSPs and MSPs

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) version 2.0 was released in November 2021 is an improvement of CMMC meant to simplify and streamline the certification process. CMMC 2.0 includes the new CMMC levels and the updated procedures and practices. It also establishes a more targeted approach towards safeguarding controlled unclassified information. However, many organizations in the Defense Industrial Base are still reviewing the guidelines to understand how they can adjust and remain in line with CMMC 2.0.

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ITAR Compliance

What You Should Know About ITAR Compliance

In 2007, ITT was fined $100 million for illegally exporting night vision technology. ITT thought that they could work around the imposed restrictions. However, the government didn’t agree with how they interpreted the rules. In April 2018, FLIR Systems was fined $30 million by the State Department for transferring USML data to employees holding dual nationalities. FLIR was also instructed to implement a better compliance strategy and hire a third party to oversee the agreement with Department as part of the penalty. Because of illegally exporting technical drawings of the missile, tanks, and aircraft components to countries like China, the State Department fined Honeywell International $13 million.

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Controlled Unclassified Information, Security

Protecting & Managing CUI on Shop Floors

Does your company process, produce/manufacture, or repair various parts under USML for the Department of Defense? Or do you offer defense services or broker items controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)? Then you are part of the Defense Industrial base (DIB). There are an estimated 350, 000+ companies in the DIB, with many in the precision metalwork industry. However, manufacturing on shop floor comprises many processes, from consulting, drafting, drawing, casting, and assembly, among many others.

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NIST SP 800-171

NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Template

Streamline Your NIST SP 800-171 Compliance with Our Assessment Template: A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating and Enhancing Your Organization’s Cybersecurity Posture
The DoD’s current cybersecurity regulations are specified in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), released in 2015. DFARS required the defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to build resilient cybersecurity infrastructure following the 110 security controls specified by the National Institute of Technology and Standards Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) by the end of 2017.

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