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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Nov 24, 20232 min read
CMMC Rule Clears OIRA Review: What This Means for DoD Contractors
The long-anticipated revision of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has reached...
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 12, 20232 min read
No-Cost Cybersecurity: NSA Free Services for DoD Contractors and Subcontractors
Calling all Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors! 🚀 The National Security Agency (NSA) is your ally in fortifying your...
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Shaping the Future: How FAR Council's Cyber Proposals will Transform Government Contracting
Bolstering America's Digital Defenses: Deciphering the New FAR Rule on Cybersecurity The digital domain is both an asset and a...
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Cybersecurity Lifeline: $25K Grant Available for South Carolina Defense Manufacturers
Seize this opportunity to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and give your company the competitive edge it needs.
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Apr 4, 20235 min read
Securing CUI on the Go: How Hypori Halo is Transforming BYOD for Defense Contractors
Hypori Halo has emerged as a promising solution to enable BYOD for the Defense Industrial Base while adhering to CMMC 2.0 requirements.
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Mar 6, 20235 min read
Automate CMMC Awareness and Training with ChatGPT
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use ChatGPT to automate the CMMC Awareness and Training (AT) domain. Discover how to set up Chat
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 13, 20233 min read
Automate CMMC Access Control Requirements with ChatGPT
Is your small defense business struggling to meet CMMC Level 2 Access Control requirements? Look no further than this step-by-step guide.
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Defense Contractors Beware: DFARS 7019 and 7020 Rules are Now Final
Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates on DFARS 7019 and 7020. Learn about the Department of Defense's new cybersecurity requirement
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 2, 20233 min read
7 Questions DoD Will Likely Ask to Determine Your Assessment Readiness
Therefore, if you are one of the lucky companies selected for a Medium or High assessment, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) ass
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Small Business, Big Risks: The Importance of Complying with FAR 52.204-21
Discover the importance of complying with FAR 52.204-21 and the 15 basic safeguarding requirements to protect your small federal contracting
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Small Defense Contractors Unite: Learn the Ins and Outs of NIST SP 800-171 and the Proposed CMMC 2.0
Blue Cyber, sponsored by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office, is hosting a free, live webinar every month to help small defense contractors li
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Uncovering the Top 10 Compliance Gaps: Inside Look at NIST SP 800-171 Assessments by the DoD
In this article, we'll break down the top 10 practices frequently missed during DIBCAC High Assessments assessments. So, let's dive in!
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Requirements: A Beginner's Guide
An overview of CMMC 2.0 compliance requirements.
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 22, 20232 min read
How to Become a Certified CMMC Assessor: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this article, we will explore the steps you need to take to become a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) and the requirements you must meet.
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Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 21, 20232 min read
NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 Update: What Federal Contractors Need to Know
The long-awaited update to NIST SP 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations," is...
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