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CMMC Level 2 Requirements: What You Need to Comply
Quick answer: CMMC Level 2 requires defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to implement all 110 security controls...
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FedRAMP vs CMMC: What Defense Contractors Must Know
Quick Answer: CMMC applies to DoD contractors handling FCI or CUI. FedRAMP authorizes cloud service providers selling to federal agencies. Most...
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There’s a Real Cost to “We’re Too Small to be Attacked”
Small and mid-sized companies, especially government contractors, still cling to one comforting belief: “We’re too small to be worth attacking.” But...
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The CMMC Revolution: How BEMO Is Redefining Compliance.
Bruno Lecoq spent 20 years at Microsoft before co-founding BEMO. He didn’t leave because he disliked the company. In fact, he says he “owes his life...
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The Hardest Part About Compliance Isn’t Certifications, It’s Discipline
Most companies think the toughest part about compliance is the technology or getting all the right certifications. They’re wrong. The toughest part...
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Does CMMC Require GCC High? Microsoft 365 Paths to CMMC Level 2
Quick Answer: No, CMMC does not require GCC High, but your contracts often do. While the framework defines security controls, DFARS clauses, data...
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What Is a CMMC Enclave? When to Build One and When to Buy One
Quick Answer: A CMMC enclave is an isolated IT environment where Controlled Unclassified Information is stored and processed, letting DoD contractors...
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CMMC Readiness Requires Business-Wide Ownership
George Dunlop, Founding Partner of Dunlop Security Group and a lead CMMC assessor, explains why the most common mistake in CMMC readiness is treating...
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The Implementation Decisions That Make or Break Your CMMC Assessment
Most organizations treat CMMC implementation as a technical execution phase. John Christly, VP of Commercial Services & Chief Learning Officer at...
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How to Validate CMMC Readiness Before Assessment Day
Most teams preparing for CMMC believe their documentation proves they're ready. Karen Connor, a CMMC assessor and consultant with decades of federal...
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Building a Digital Workforce at BEMO: A Phased and Responsible Approach to AI
Work at BEMO is evolving alongside changes in our industry and operating environments. We support increasingly complex needs and operate in...
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What to Look for in a CMMC Vendor
Not all CMMC compliance claims are created equal. Bryan Lee, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Riskcraft Citadel and CMMC Licensed Certified CMMC...
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Inside the CMMC Assessment Process
Most teams preparing for CMMC think the challenge is technical. Dr. Jeff Baldwin, who trains the assessors conducting those evaluations, explains the...
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What Your SSP Needs to Pass a CMMC Assessment
A lead CMMC assessor with experience on both sides of the table explains why most organizations fail before assessment day even starts, and what it...
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CMMC Implementation That Actually Holds Up in Assessment
The tech is rarely what trips teams up during a CMMC assessment. Documentation gaps, missing evidence, and late stakeholder involvement are what make...