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Cybersecurity Best Practices

Keeping yourself protected from cybercrime isn’t just about having the latest security solutions. Good IT security practices, including regular training for employees, are essential components of every single security setup.…

What is the difference between an Audit, Assessment and Certification?

Working on contracts for B2B, B2G, or B2C engagements can be daunting. The intense focus on proving the security and privacy of your systems is usually at the heart of…

What are the rules of HIPAA Compliance?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a set of mandatory standards for all organizations that work with Protected Health Information (PHI) of US Residents. It…

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a set of mandatory standards to manage the use and disclosure of healthcare data, known as…

Who is covered under HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is applicable to all entities in the Healthcare Industry. It outlines the rules and regulations with regard to the use…

7 Benefits of HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) outlines the rules and regulations with regard to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) by all businesses…

What is HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a set of mandatory standards to manage the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). It is mandatory…

Is HITRUST Worth The Investment?

What is HITRUST? HITRUST, or Health Information Trust Alliance, is a non-profit organization that uses the ‘HITRUST approach’ to help the healthcare industry control data protection standards and effectively manage…

Comparing NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Other Security Standards and Frameworks

Over the last decade, an increasing number of organizations have been demanding security and compliance based certifications before awarding contracts to SaaS and other service providers. This has lead to…

Your CMMC Roadmap

The path to CMMC compliance doesn’t have to feel like navigating uncharted territory. With CMMC requirements entering new DoD contracts and full implementation approaching rapidly, your organization needs a clear
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How to Select the Right C3PAO for Your CMMC Certification

What happens when your multi-million-dollar defense contract hinges on a single assessment decision that you can’t guarantee?  Unlike many other cybersecurity frameworks you’ve dealt with—where self-attestation was acceptable and gaps
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CMMC Compliance versus Certification

As a defense contractor familiar with CMMC, you’re likely encountering a flood of contradictory information about who can help you, what services you actually need, and whether you even need
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How to Select an RPO, RP, and RPA for CMMC Compliance

Selecting the right compliance professionals can determine whether your CMMC journey becomes a strategic advantage or a costly struggle. You need to have a plan that avoids common critical pitfalls.
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How to Comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 serves as the strategic foundation for CMMC compliance success. Organizations that master NIST implementation first can dramatically reduce CMMC certification costs, accelerate timelines, and increase
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Comparing NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC

As a defense contractor, it can be daunting to understand two complex security standards to win defense contracts. As CMMC Consultants,  we have helped several organizations navigate this maze and
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Mastering CMMC Documentation

CMMC is not just about having the right tools and controls in place—it’s about proving it. Documentation serves as your organization’s evidence that your security processes are not only implemented
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How to Create an SSP for CMMC

In today’s defense contracting landscape, cybersecurity compliance has become non-negotiable. With the Department of Defense (DoD) implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, contractors handling sensitive information must demonstrate
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10 Critical CMMC Pitfalls That Could Derail Your Certification (And How to Overcome Them)

In today’s defense contracting environment, cybersecurity compliance isn’t merely a checkbox—it’s a critical business differentiator. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework represents the Department of Defense’s comprehensive effort to
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