Buying Microsoft 365 doesn’t settle DFARS 252.204-7012. I see many contractors assume the license, the cloud brand, or a secure-looking dashboard means the requirement is covered. It isn’t. The clause…
A form looks harmless until it collects CUI. Once that happens, convenience stops mattering and control takes over. When I set Microsoft Forms governance for teams that handle controlled unclassified…
When I walk into a NIST 800-171 review, the biggest problem usually isn’t a missing control. It’s missing evidence. Teams remember what they configured, but they can’t always prove when…
No, not every employee needs GCC High. When I assess Microsoft 365 for regulated work, I usually place only the people who handle controlled data inside that boundary. Job titles…
Yes, Microsoft 365 Copilot can touch CUI in 2026, but only in a narrow set of conditions. If you’re asking about Microsoft 365 Copilot CUI use, the brand name matters…
An exposed RMM tool can give an attacker a fast path to every endpoint you own. For a small contractor, that single gap can hurt operations, expose CUI, and create…
A stolen cached credential can turn one Windows 11 laptop into a pivot point. That’s why I treat Credential Guard as a serious hardening step when I build a CMMC-minded…
One loose Teams setting can widen your CUI boundary in minutes. Shared channels are useful, but they also create a direct bridge to another tenant. When I review CMMC Level…
A CMMC assessor rarely asks for theory. They ask for proof. If your team can’t pull the right records fast, solid security work can look thin. I build CMMC Level…
One misplaced email can turn a normal workday into a contract problem. When CUI lands in the wrong Microsoft 365 location, speed matters, but random action makes things worse. I…
