Cybersecurity
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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ITAR Compliance, CMMC 2.0, Federal Contractors

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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bulletproof vest manufacturing
Security, Controlled Unclassified Information

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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SP 800-171 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-171

SP 800-171 Rev. 2: Understanding the New Cybersecurity Standard for Defense Contractors

What is SP 800-171 Rev. 2?
SP 800-171 Rev. 2 is a set of cybersecurity requirements developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) stored on non-federal information systems. Released in 2020 (updates to January 28, 2021), it aligns with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and aims to safeguard sensitive information, such as technical data, export-controlled information, or sensitive government information.

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CMMC 2.0, Consulting

CMMC 2.0 Rulemaking and What to Expect

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework was introduced by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 to enhance the cybersecurity posture of defense contractors. Since its introduction, the framework has undergone several changes, with the latest version being CMMC 2.0. This new version brings significant changes to the certification process, and it is essential to understand the CMMC 2.0 rulemaking process and what to expect from this new version.

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CMMC 2.0

CMMC 2.0 Compliance for Government Contractors

We have developed an informative and comprehensive article about CMMC compliance that will help you understand the topic in detail. In this article, we will discuss what CMMC compliance is, why it’s important, and what the different levels of cybersecurity maturity are. Our aim is to provide you with the knowledge you need to navigate this complex subject and stay ahead of the competition.

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