Level 2 contractors are those that handle CUI. Processes at this level are maintained and followed, and there is a comprehensive knowledge of cyber assets. The DoD has pared down the 130 practices in the original CMMC Level 3 baseline to the 110 practices outlined in the National Institute of...
Level 2 contractors are those that handle CUI. Processes at this level are maintained and followed, and there is a comprehensive knowledge of cyber assets. The DoD has pared down the 130 practices in the original CMMC Level 3 baseline to the 110 practices outlined in the National Institute of...
Learn how Microsoft Office 365 GCC High and Azure Government help DOD contractors meet DFARS compliance. Discover the steps to protect CUI and ensure regulatory compliance with Agile IT's expertise. Feb 13, 2025 7 min read Top 10 Reasons to Partner with an MSP for Security and Compliance Disco...
Since defense contractors have been required to comply with NIST 800-171 standards—on which CMMC Level 2 is based—since 2017, the DoD does not consider NIST 800-171-related technologies or documentation as new expenses. The good news is that there are technology solutions available that can ...
Do All DoD Contractors Handle FCI and CUI? Almost every DoD contractor handles at least FCI.Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)products are the only possible exception. If you only provide the DoD with a publicly-available, unaltered product that anyone else could purchase, you likely don’t handl...
Any company that has a direct or subcontract with the federal government is expected to go through this process to make them DoD contractors. Of course, what the company does will help to determine which level they will need to achieve. How do I get certified? You first want to assess wha...
DoD contractors that have already started to evaluate their practices, procedures and gaps when the details are finalized will be well-positioned to navigate the process and meet the mandatory CMMC contract requirements for upcoming projects. The Office of the Under Se...
CMMC is essential for any organization working with the DoD or its contractors. By ensuring compliance with CMMC requirements, organizations can mitigate risks associated with data breaches, espionage, and unauthorized access. It also fosters trust within the defense supply chain, as contractors are re...
The DoD CIO committee will oversee high-level Zero Trust plans, while technical and strategic execution will come from the DoD Cyber Council. What About Private-Sector Companies? Although directed at federal agencies and their contractors and subcontractors, the executive order has a ripple effect wi...
CMMC compliance will be required by all contractors of the DoD by 2026. Failure to comply with the required Systems Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) could result in contract performance issues and/or breach of contract.Head...