Across CMMC certification and ongoing monitoring and assessment, the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) plays a pivotal role in verifying contractor compliance. Here, we will cover the relationship between DIBCAC and CMMC assessments, providing expert-level guidance for organizations seeking Level 2 or Level 3 certification.  

For decades, compliance has meant preparing for an audit, gathering evidence, reviewing documentation, and waiting for the auditor’s assessment. It’s a cycle that drains resources, disrupts operations, and often delivers results that are already outdated the moment they’re published. That’s where continuous assurance comes in.  Rather than treating compliance as a point-in-time exercise, continuous assurance… Read More

The ink has barely dried on the CMMC final rule, and already the defense contracting community is buzzing with speculation about what comes next. Just when contractors thought they had a moment to catch their breath after years of regulatory limbo, whispers of CMMC 3.0 have begun circulating through the industry. But is this just… Read More

As the traditional network boundary dissolves and remote work becomes standard practice, identities are the major frontier for security. Whether we’re talking about human users, service accounts, or machine identities, these have emerged as both the primary access mechanism and the most targeted attack vector.  It has become imperative for providers to centralize identity management… Read More

Traditional methods of continuous monitoring are quickly becoming obsolete, and organizations are turning to comprehensive tools to stay ahead of regulations and threats. The practice of conducting periodic assessments and reacting to incidents after the fact will not provide the security that most frameworks and regulations require.  That’s why many security teams are shifting to… Read More

FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. While the program’s rigorous baseline requirements ensure consistent security, the reality is that this consistency calls for a little flexibility.  This is where deviation requests and significant change requests come into play. These two… Read More

In today’s digital-first business environment, cybersecurity resilience is no longer a matter of simply having the proper firewalls or endpoint protection. It is the result of tightly integrated governance, robust risk management, and comprehensive compliance practices—all of which must be unified into a coherent, adaptable strategy. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platforms have emerged… Read More

Data is possibly one of the most valuable assets any organization holds. Customer information, employee records, and proprietary business intelligence present challenges because the data flowing through modern enterprises represents both significant opportunities and serious risks.  Businesses face a challenging balance: investing in compliance measures to protect sensitive information while also preparing for the real… Read More

CMMC 2.0 Level 3 transcends the foundational and advanced cyber hygiene practices enumerated in Level 1 and Level 2, respectively, venturing into a realm where the mitigation of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) is at the forefront.  This article will cover CMMC Maturity Level 3 and the controls mandated by the framework, specifically those outlined in… Read More

The world of managed services is changing fast. In the past, providers focused on cost and efficiency, adding security as an afterthought. But that doesn’t work anymore. The threat landscape today demands something entirely different: an approach where security isn’t an extra, but is baked into every layer of how an MSP designs and delivers… Read More

If you’re working in cybersecurity today, you’ve probably felt the pressure of managing multiple compliance frameworks at once. It’s like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle: technically possible, but not exactly fun. Two frameworks that often end up on the same organization’s plate are ISO 27001 and the CMMC, and they can either work… Read More

Cybersecurity incidents aren’t what they used to be… they are actually much worse. The shift from isolated events to coordinated, multi-vector attacks has made it clear: if you’re running security operations across multiple clients, you need more than just solid tech. You need a framework that seamlessly brings together people, processes, and tools. Managing incidents… Read More