If you handle defense work, you already know that ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) often come up in the same conversation. They overlap, but they are not the same thing. This post explains when ITAR-controlled information must also be handled as CUI and when it stands alone under export control. Oh yeah — I...
Given the choice, most companies would choose a self-assessment over a third party assessment. Isn’t that what CMMC was trying to get away from? The decision of whether a company can self-assess for a Level 2 assessment or if a contract requires a third-party C3PAO assessment is determined by the specific requirements stated in the...
The purpose of the CMMC program is to verify that contractors have proper safeguards for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) by moving from self-assessment to third-party or government assessments. This marks a significant change for DoD contractors, aimed at increasing accountability and ensuring the implementation of cybersecurity controls across the defense...
