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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...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Cybersecurity Compliance Showdown: DHS’s Cybersecurity Readiness Factor Versus DOD’s CMMC
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently introduced a new Cybersecurity Readiness Factor to ensure that vendors are...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Nov 2, 20234 min read
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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

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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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

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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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

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Requirements: A Beginner's Guide
An overview of CMMC 2.0 compliance requirements.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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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.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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A Closer Look at NIST's Upcoming Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The concept paper outlines more significant potential changes that NIST is considering in developing CSF 2.0.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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10X Your CMMC Efforts with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you automate your CMMC compliance efforts and achieve your goals faster than ever before.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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