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Join us on Apr 11, at 9AM PT for a crucial webinar on CMMC - the DoD's cybersecurity standard for defense contractors. Discover how it affects MSPs, the opportunities it presents, and strategies to meet its requirements. Interactive Q&A included! #CMMC #Cybersecurity #MSPs #DefenseContracting

Our handy checklist will help your organization prepare for the CMMC audit. If your company is within the Defense Industrial Base, meaning you are a contractor or subcontractor for the Department of Defense, then now is the time to begin preparing for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Failure to do so could result in the loss of federal contracts with the DoD. You can download the checklist at https://hubs.li/Q02PTJnw0 #missolutions #cybersecurity #CMMC #CMMCAudit

The DOD published the final CMMC 2.0 Program rule. DOD’s final rule outlines the mechanisms that DOD will use to prescribe cybersecurity standards for safeguarding federal contract information and controlled unclassified information, and to confirm that covered defense contractors and subcontractors have implemented the security requirements before award of covered contracts and are maintaining those safeguards during contract performance. The final rule details the tiered model of cybersecurity requirements DOD will use based on the type of information stored on a contractor’s information system and the requirements for certifications and assessments based on the contract’s assigned CMMC level. https://lnkd.in/eGQYiR-2 #CMMC #Cybersecurity #GovCon

🛡️ In response to mounting cyber attacks targeting critical US infrastructure, the US Department of Defense has issued an update to its Cybersecurity Model Maturity Certification (CMMC) framework—CMMC 2.0—which will take effect in October 2026. In his latest blog, Danny Bradbury examines the updates in CMMC 2.0 and how the defense community can comply with the new requirements to protect its sensitive information and the DoD supply chain from potentially devastating cyber threats. He discusses: ✅ The revisions in CMMC 2.0 compared to the original CMMC framework ✅ How to determine the level of CMMC 2.0 your organization needs to comply with ✅ The importance of compliance with related security standards like NIST SP 800-71 for federal and defense contractors. Read on to learn more about the CMMC 2.0 update and how your organization can get a head start on compliance 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNi5MUhS #CMMC #FederalSecurity #Cybersecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #USInfrastructure

On October 15, 2024, DOD published the final CMMC 2.0 Program rule. DOD’s final rule outlines the mechanisms that DOD will use to prescribe cybersecurity standards for safeguarding FCI or CUI, and to confirm that covered defense contractors and subcontractors have implemented the security requirements before award of covered contracts and maintain those safeguards during contract performance. The final rule details the tiered model of cybersecurity requirements DOD will use based on the type of information stored on a contractor’s information system and the requirements for certifications and assessments based on the contract’s assigned CMMC level. https://lnkd.in/eGQYiR-2 #CMMC #GovCon #Cybersecurity

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a US DoD program for defense industrial base contractors to ensure that 🔹sensitive information🔹(frequently exchanged via email or shared data repositories) is adequately protected.     The CMMC framework consists of three maturity levels, which I explain in this video. Each level builds on the previous one, with increasing requirements and capabilities to safeguard information. 🛡️    👉 To achieve certification, organizations must demonstrate compliance with the requirements, so you can ensure that the defense supply chain is resilient against cyber threats and that sensitive information is properly protected.    #CMMC #CybersecurityMaturityModelCertification #CybersecurityExpert #DataSecurity #CybersecuritySolutions #ITOutsourcing #TechnologySupport

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was established to protect sensitive unclassified information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Initially launched to address gaps in prior regulatory requirements, CMMC introduced a tiered standard and certification component to ensure compliance and security. On November 4, 2021, CMMC 2.0 was announced, streamlining the model from 5 to 3 compliance levels. This hybrid certification model is designed to reduce compliance barriers for small and mid-sized firms while enhancing the security of the defense supply chain against cyber threats. Stay informed and compliant to safeguard our nation's defense infrastructure! Read more : https://lnkd.in/gym_b3CN #cybersecurity #CMMC #CMMC2 #defense #supplychainsecurity #informationprotection #datasecurity #DIB #cyberthreats #compliance #certification #nationalsecurity

Smithers receives many questions from manufacturers that are part of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST compliance. Many of these relate to the impending CMMC 2.0 release. Here are answers to several of those FAQs, which we believe will be helpful for machine shops that have embarked on the journey to CMMC: https://bit.ly/4epWFUG #cmmc #cybersecurity #machineshops #machining Smithers

🎙 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝟮.𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 https://lnkd.in/e8hfZrH8 In this episode, we'll discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Program—a crucial framework from the United States Department of Defense designed to safeguard sensitive information across the defense supply chain. We'll break down the CMMC's tiered system of cybersecurity standards, which includes three levels of increasing requirements that contractors and subcontractors must meet to remain eligible for DoD contracts. We’ll also discuss the roles of key players like the Accreditation Body, Certification Organization, and Third-Party Assessment Organizations, as well as provide an overview of how assessments work and what it takes to achieve compliance. Join us as we guide you through the essentials of CMMC 2.0 and help you understand what your organization needs to do to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. #Cybersecurity #CMMC #CMMC20 #DefenseContracting #DoDCompliance #CyberDefense #NationalSecurity #PodcastEpisode #DigitalSecurity #DefenseIndustry

The Department of Defense has finalized updates to 32 CFR Part 236, enhancing the DIB Cybersecurity Program. 🛡️ What's New? ✅ Expanded Eligibility: More contractors can now participate, boosting our national security.  ✅ Streamlined Reporting: Transition from expensive certificates to more efficient and cost-effective reporting procedures. These changes reduce costs and strengthen our defense against cyber threats. Want to dive deeper into what this means for you? 🔗 Read the full article on our blog and find out how these updates can impact your operations. #cyber #cybersecurity #CMMC #CMMC2 #NIST #NIST800171 #infosec #informationsecurity #governmentcontractors #contractors #DoD #Defense #CUI #DefenseContractors #MSP #MSSP