During almost every CMMC readiness engagement, there is a moment when the organization realizes something important. They have many of the right security tools in place. The network is segmented. Multifactor authentication is deployed. Logging exists. Endpoint protection is running. But when it comes time to show how all of that supports the CMMC requirements,...
What Are Security Protection Assets (SPAs)? SPAs are the tools, systems, and personnel that provide security functions or capabilities within the CMMC assessment scope of an Organization Seeking Certification (OSC). They protect CUI assets and the broader infrastructure that supports them. A Few Examples of SPAs: Firewalls: Devices or software that regulate network traffic, blocking...
One of the things that I wanted to see in the CMMC Rule was more clarity on utilizing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for companies that do not fully meet all 110 requirements during their assessment. I’m continuing to dive into the CMMC rule…it’s freaking long. Here is what it says about POA&Ms, the...
Disclaimer: This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, or actual companies is purely coincidental and unintended. The characters, companies, and events portrayed are purely a work of fiction. Jil Wright, a Certified CMMC Assessor, has provided this narrative to offer organizations seeking certification an example of what...
