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By Stuart Itkin
Your business is a link in one or more supply chains. Your business depends on those who supply to you, and in turn those you supply to (and their customers and their customers’ customers) depend on you. Any disruption at any point affects the flow of goods, services, and information affecting others in the supply chain. It’s important that we understand the risk in our supply chain and the potential risk we pose to our customers, especially cyber-related risk. Why?
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By Megin Kennett
Why are we talking about scoping? For defense contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers, the surest path to CMMC Level 2 certification success depends heavily on an accurately defined CUI boundary, or “CMMC assessment scope”. The wait may be over, as the DoD has finalized its expectations of the CMMC program, but the lion’s share of defense contractors are just getting started, many with a heavier lift than others.
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By Stuart Itkin
The publication of the final program rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, 32 CFR Part 170, in the Federal Register on October 15, 2024, was an important milestone toward ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive defense information and stemming the theft of that information by foreign adversaries. The rule becomes effective and the CMMC Program comes into existence on December 16, 2024.
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By Neosystems
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a comprehensive program to enforce conformance with the NIST 800-171 security controls for non-government organizations handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The program has a three tiered requirements structure based on the nature and sensitivity of information an organization handles.
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By Caitlin Bognar
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding critical data from unauthorized access is paramount. Our recent webinar, “Shut the Front Door,” provided invaluable insights aimed at business leaders, operations executives, and IT managers within the government contracting community, emphasizing the necessity of robust access control measures and adherence to regulations like the FAR, DFARS, and NIST 800-171.
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By NeoSystems
In a recent webinar, NeoSystems and Deltek unveiled a strategy to help government contractors, compliance officers, and IT professionals achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) swiftly and with minimal risk. Here’s a synthesis of the critical points discussed, offering valuable guidance on how to navigate the complexities of CMMC.
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By NeoSystems
In the intricate landscape of defense contracting, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has emerged as a beacon for fortifying the defense industrial base’s cybersecurity posture. Central to CMMC compliance is the critical process of scoping – a systematic approach to identifying systems and assets subject to assessments. Let’s delve into the essence of scoping, emphasizing its significance, and understanding how it evolves through different CMMC levels.
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By NeoSystems
For defense contractors, cybersecurity is a non-negotiable priority. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program outlines rigorous assessment and affirmation requirements for contractors and subcontractors. Let’s dive into the key elements that shape this crucial aspect of CMMC compliance.
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By NeoSystems
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) delivered a timely Christmas gift to government contractors and subcontractors last month – the proposed regulations for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. After over two years in development, the proposed rule, released on December 26, 2023, aims to enhance cybersecurity compliance across the defense industrial base.
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By NeoSystems
On December 26, 2023 the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled the long-anticipated Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, sending a clear message to defense contractors that CMMC is happening sooner than many thought, and that those taking a “wait and see” attitude can no longer wait to prepare.
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By NeoSystems
With the publication of its Final Rule on October 11, the CMMC program is real. CMMC will begin appearing in contracts early next year. If you've been skeptical or waiting on the sidelines, the ambiguity is gone. You need to be focused on understanding and addressing CMMC now. The CMMC rule itself is long and confusing, over 470 pages and 130,000 words of acronyms and contract language. We will break down the rule, translate it into plain English, and explain the requirements and how your business will be affected. We'll cover the key points including.
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By NeoSystems
An on-demand educational webinar hosted by NeoSystems and Entrust and part 1 of our CMMC Webinar Series.
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NeoSystems LLC. provides outsourced accounting & financial management, human capital, information technology, hosting and managed security services to government contractors and nonprofit organizations.
Our flexible approach, highly experienced staff, and best-in-class software applications allow clients to reduce their accounting and financial costs, hire, on-board, evaluate, develop and terminate staff while meeting rigorous and continuously changing government standards and program requirements all while supported by an innovative, responsive staff of IT specialists.
Full-service strategic IT integrator, secure cloud and managed services provider:
- Systems Integration: We offer full implementation, upgrade and system review services plus Business Intelligence and Change Management for ERP systems and 3rd party applications.
- Managed Security: We offer full-scope CMMC compliance solutions including proactive vulnerability scanning, incident response and endpoint protection.
- Hosting: Our NeoSystems.Cloud managed hosting service keeps your systems and data secure with industry-leading uptime and response time.
- Corporate Services: Our end-to-end managed services allow Government Contractors to meet stringent compliance regulations while scaling for growth.
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