A Practical CMMC Log Review SOP for Entra ID and Defender
A monthly review fails when it becomes a memory test. For CMMC Level 2, I want a repeatable routine that shows what I checked, what I found, and what I…
Implementing and Governing the CMMC Level 2 Admin Consent Workflow in Microsoft Entra ID
One bad app consent can undo months of hardening. In a Level 2 tenant, CMMC admin consent is less about convenience and more about change control. If you support defense…
CMMC Level 2 Browser Hardening Baseline for Edge and Chrome
A locked endpoint with an open browser isn’t locked at all. When I build a browser hardening baseline for CMMC Level 2, I treat Edge and Chrome as managed system…
Purview CUI Labeling for CMMC Level 2 That Holds Up
A mislabeled CUI file can weaken your compliance story fast. When I build Purview CUI labeling for CMMC Level 2, I treat auto-labeling as a force multiplier, not a magic…
CMMC Intune Compliance for iPhone and Android in 2026
A phone that touches CUI stops being “just a phone.” It becomes an endpoint, an access path, and an audit item. When I build CMMC Intune compliance for defense contractors,…
CMMC Level 2 Microsoft Sentinel Setup for Small Contractors
If I’m building a Microsoft Sentinel CMMC monitoring plan for a small federal contractor, I start with one hard truth: Sentinel can support a CMMC Level 2 program, but it…
CMMC Level 2 Windows LAPS Setup Guide for Small Contractors
Shared local admin passwords are a gift to attackers. For small contractors working toward CMMC Level 2, they also create a clear gap in least privilege and audit trails. In…
CMMC Level 2 Password and Lockout Policy in Microsoft 365, exact settings, common fails, and evidence screenshots
Passwords are still the front door key for most Microsoft 365 tenants. In a CMMC Level 2 assessment, that key has to be strong, monitored, and backed by proof. I…
CMMC Level 2 Remote Access Controls Using Entra ID and VPN: A Practical Guide
Remote access is where good security programs get messy. One “temporary” exception turns into a permanent hole, then an assessor asks you to prove you monitor and control every session.…
CMMC Level 2 System Boundary Diagram Template (Microsoft 365, endpoints, and any on-prem), with an example you can copy
If you’re preparing for CMMC Level 2, your CMMC system boundary diagram is one of the fastest ways to show assessors you control where CUI lives, how it moves, and…