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Will Microsoft GCC High Work for CMMC 2.0?

Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has become a target of increasingly complex and frequent cyberattacks. To protect the FCI (Federal Contract Information) and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information), in November 2021, OUSD A&S announced CMMC 2.0. It aims to dynamically improve the DIB cybersecurity to meet the evolving cyber threats, instill a collaborative culture of cyber resilience and cybersecurity, and ensure accountability while reducing barriers to compliance.

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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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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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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 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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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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Cyberattacks are Becoming More Sophisticated and Frequent: What You Need to Know

At present, the world is moving towards a “everything is in the cloud”. Technological advancements are making our lives easier, but at the same time, they are creating new and serious challenges. One of the biggest challenges that we are facing today is the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. In this article, we will explore the various types of cyberattacks, their impact on businesses and individuals, and how to protect ourselves from them.

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What You Should Know About the Basics of CMMC 2.0 Level 3

What You Should Know About the Basics of CMMC 2.0 Level 3

Introduction
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a set of cybersecurity standards developed by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that companies that work with the government have adequate cybersecurity measures in place. CMMC Level 3 is the third level of certification in the CMMC model and is designed for companies that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is critical to the mission of the DoD. In this article, we will discuss the basics of CMMC Level 3 and what you need to know to achieve compliance.

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