Which cloud giant helps get you there faster? As more and more defense contractors move toward CMMC compliance, the cloud platform they choose isn’t just about productivity anymore. It’s also about survival. If you’re handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), your chosen cloud system could make or break your compliance climb. So, when it comes to…
What Does CMMC Adoption Look Like? For organizations dealing with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a business imperative. And it requires much more attention than other cybersecurity standards or regulations. CMMC adoption requires leadership and executives to sit down and have a discussion on the real side effects of noncompliance….
Seeing Beyond Compliance: How CMMC Documents Can Strengthen Cybersecurity Practices In an era where cybersecurity maturity is both a competitive necessity and a regulatory requirement, documentation has become more than just a bulleted list of processes and procedures. It’s quickly grown into a strategic tool that contractors (and their ESPs) should not take for granted….
Qui Tam and The False Claims Act Qui Tam is an abbreviation from the Latin phrase “qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur,” which means, “Who sues on behalf of the king as well as for himself.” The word alone means, “in the name of the king.” This provision…
Breaking Down CMMC Inheritance: Clarity, Challenges, and Compliance As DIB contractors (and their ESPs) move towards CMMC compliance, one of the more complex and misunderstood areas is control inheritance. This is a particularly relevant topic, especially when working with External Service Providers (ESPs). In Climbing Mount CMMC’s most recent podcast episode, Bobby and Kaleigh explored…
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby explore the intricate challenges that Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face when scaling Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. As regulation pressures get closer and client expectations shift, service providers are finding that navigating the CMMC landscape requires more than just a technical expertise. It also…
The “Secret Sauce” of CMMC Marketing (There isn’t One) Marketing in the CMMC space requires more than just your traditional sales techniques. CMMC marketing involves regulatory compliance, CUI, evolving frameworks, and so much more. Established Service Providers (ESPs) and consultants alike must navigate client confusion, correct misconceptions, and demonstrate subject matter knowledge- all while building…
For nonfederal organizations working with the Department of Defense (DoD), proving that you can protect sensitive data is no longer about just providing your policies and promising that they are effective. Now, it’s about passing through different highly structured gates to get to the main gate: CMMC certification. And navigating these CMMC certifications that exist…
Your CRM Can Make or Break Your CMMC Success In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby shine a spotlight on a frequently misunderstood but critical tool in the CMMC compliance journey: a Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM). What Does a CMMC CRM Look Like? A Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) outlines the division of responsibility between an organization…
Need to Get CMMC Compliant? Let’s Talk Numbers If you’re preparing your organization for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), one of the first questions you’re likely asking is: What is all of this going to cost? And the honest answer? Expect to invest around six figures if you want it done right. Achieving true CMMC…