The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) inherently operates under strict regulations to safeguard sensitive information, including Federal Contract Information (FCI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Export Control Information (ECI) with the need to ensure cybersecurity standards. If your organization is a member of the DIB, download SP6’s latest whitepaper The Regulatory Compliance Risks Affecting the Defense Industrial […]
As the CMMC Final Ruling and Implementation progresses, many organizations are left wondering what to expect in the coming months, and 2025. Recently, it was confirmed that the CMMC Final Rule is near completion and was submitted for final review. In the waiting period for publication, we wanted to provide a quick guide on what organizations […]
First, this blog is not about rushing you to select a C3PAO because the sky is falling. This is, however, a blog about choosing the right C3PAO so you don’t feel as if the sky is about to fall on you. Selecting the correct C3PAO for your CMMC assessment should be as critical as selecting […]
Conducting a NIST 800-171 self-assessment — also known as a CMMC self-assessment or SPRS assessment — is a critical component of DFARS 252.204-7019 compliance. As a contractor, you’ll need to evaluate your organization against all 320 objectives and upload your score to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). In this guide, we’ll break down all […]
Risk assessments are an integral part of CMMC compliance and information security. Here’s what you need to know to be successful.
In the DIB world, not all CMMC assessments are created equally — especially when safeguarding our CUI Assets. Understanding the difference between Gap and Readiness Assessments isn’t just essential but can also be crucial. News Flash—Gap Assessments Are Not the Only Option Many believe that a Gap Assessment is the go-to for every situation. But […]
With the DoD’s new memo tightening FedRAMP requirements for cloud services, it may be time to develop a new approach.
