The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was established in 2011 and provides a risk-based approach to the adoption and use of secure cloud services. FedRAMP delivers guidance to corporate and governmental organizations in an attempt to increase efficiency and reduce duplicity associated with security authorization processes. The risk management program was created to […]
FedRAMP Compliance Requirements & Checklist
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a federal program that promotes the use of secure cloud services. This compliance program created by the U.S. government establishes a baseline for cloud-based services and products in regards to their approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Under FedRAMP, agencies are better equipped to […]
What Are The FedRAMP Impact Levels?
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a United States government program used to elevate and authorize the offerings of cloud service providers (CSPs). This government-wide program is managed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Federal Chief […]
What Is FedRAMP And Why Is It Important?
Keeping government data out of the wrong hands is a top priority in the United States. Innovations in technology have opened up new opportunities in the form of cloud computing. The on-demand availability of computer system resources, including data storage capabilities, has resulted in greater flexibility, increased collaboration, quality control, and cost savings. Despite the […]
How To Identify Your Target CMMC Level
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to implement cybersecurity practices and policies for contractors throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The loss of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from the DIB has resulted in an increased risk to national security and the economy. To reduce […]
The 5 Levels Of CMMC Explained
Defense contractors that work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will soon be required to meet CMMC requirements to bid on contracts. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) refers to a unified framework that enforces cybersecurity standards within the defense industrial base (DIB). There are currently more than 300,000 contractors within the supply chain […]
Who Needs to Comply With CMMC?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), developed by the Department of Defense (DoD), is a cybersecurity framework that combines requirements and standards to measure the cybersecurity maturity of the defense supply chain. The DoD released the first version of the framework in January 2020. Over the next several years, contractors and subcontractors that process federal […]
How Does CMMC Certification Work?
In an effort to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), the Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The DoD announced this next stage in DIB security in mid-2019 and has since publicly released several drafts, including 0.4, 0.6, 0.7, and CMMC 1.0. The DIB is a valuable target for […]
How To Increase Your CMMC Level
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a program that allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that all companies and subcontractors working with them are practicing sound cybersecurity policies. It defines five levels of cybersecurity that DoD contractors must meet in order to bid on and carry out projects in order to protect Federal […]