Any company that seeks to enter a contractual engagement with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) will now be obligated to comply with all applicable protocols in the DoD’s newly revised CMMC framework.   In fact, CMMC compliance won’t merely be a mandatory condition for securing defense contracts. All...

When it comes to safeguarding critical information across its critical infrastructures and supply chain, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) is known to leave no stone unturned. The agency’s commitment to upholding integrity in handling sensitive information was evidenced by the release of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification...

Are you ready to meet the enhanced cybersecurity criteria of CMMC 2.0?   With cyberattacks on US organizations increasing by 38% in 2024 alone, achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has never been more important.   Designed to protect sensitive government contract information, CMMC 2.0 includes reduced criteria...

On October 16, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) released its Final Rule for the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, known as CMMC 2.0.   The new CMMC program became operational sixty days after its initial publishing, signaling the DoD’s commitment to safeguard its vendor networks.  ...

The publishing of the 32 CFR Final Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 by the US Department of Defense (DoD) was a significant leap towards averting rampant cyber-attacks across the defense ecosystem.   The rule was published on October 15, 2024, in the Federal Register and became...

The United States government has received aggressive cyber-attacks in recent years.   Statistics show that the US was the country most targeted by hackers between July 2020 and June 2021, accounting for 46% of all cyber-attacks reported globally. Most of these attacks target critical infrastructures across several federal agencies, with...

Have you ever contemplated the requirements for establishing your business as a reliable partner for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)?   Due to escalating cybersecurity risks and heightened emphasis on data protection, obtaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has become an essential prerequisite for Department of Defense contractors.   Where...

In the spheres of military spending, the United States towers over all other nations. The U.S. military spent an astounding 916 billion dollars in the 2023 fiscal year. For perspective, that was over 40% of the total global military spending that year ($2.44 trillion) and more than the combined...

In the modern world, the protection of data and its integrity are crucial goals, and it is especially important for organizations cooperating with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The CMMC (cybersecurity maturity model certification) has become germane to the protection of CUI in the DIB due to the...

CMMC compliance is a crucial requirement for all organizations that fall within the broader purview of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and those that wish to bid for and participate in DoD contracts. The development of such a process requires a programmatic and systematic approach to ensure compliance with...

October 15, 2024, became a historic date in the cybersecurity sector after the United States Department of Defense (DoD) published the final rule for the latest CMMC iteration. Unsurprisingly, this announcement triggered mixed reactions across the global cybersecurity community.   While many pundits immediately embraced the Final Rule as the...

Is your organization prepared to satisfy the demanding cybersecurity requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD)?   With cyberattacks on the rise by over 25% in the last few years and sensitive federal information more vulnerable than ever, the need to comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is greater...