CMMC CI/CD Security Checklist for Small Development Teams
A single exposed deployment token can give an attacker the same access as a trusted engineer. For small development teams within the Defense Industrial Base, that risk can also put…
How to Choose a C3PAO for CMMC Level 2
A poor assessment partner can turn CMMC preparation into a costly detour. The right CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization brings a disciplined process, experienced assessors, and a clear view of what…
CMMC External System Connections Register Template
A single undocumented connection can weaken an otherwise solid Controlled Unclassified Information environment. For defense contractors, a CMMC external system connections register turns scattered firewall rules, SaaS subscriptions, vendor portals,…
CMMC Time Synchronization Evidence for Windows Networks
A clock that drifts by a few minutes can turn a clean audit trail into an assessor’s question. CMMC time synchronization requires more than showing that a server has an…
CMMC Level 2 Configuration Management Plan for Small Contractors
A configuration change that nobody recorded can become an assessment problem months later. For small DoD contractors in the defense industrial base handling Controlled Unclassified Information, a CMMC configuration management…
CMMC Level 2 FedRAMP Cloud Verification Checklist
A cloud platform can have strong security features and still fail the test for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). For DoD Contractors, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and CMMC Level 2…
How Recent Must CMMC Assessment Evidence Be?
Old screenshots, stale policies, and inactive accounts can weaken an otherwise sound CMMC program. When preparing for an assessment, I treat CMMC assessment evidence as proof of how your environment…
CMMC Assessment Day Checklist for Small Contractors
A CMMC assessment day can expose gaps that felt minor during preparation. A missing policy approval, unclear employee answer, or unavailable system owner can turn a solid security program into…
CMMC Media Sanitization for Retired Devices and USB Drives
A retired laptop can still carry contract data long after its last login. The same is true for USB drives, copier storage, failed SSDs, and old mobile devices placed in…
A 90-Day Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Readiness Plan for Small Contractors
Most small contractors in the Defense Industrial Base do not fall behind on their requirements because they lack concern. They fall behind because it is often difficult to clearly show…