There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to estimating CMMC 2.0 compliance costs. Learn what factors influence the overall financial investment an organization must make to become CMMC certified.

Navigating the complexities of CMMC compliance can be a daunting task, given the layers of detail and the breadth of requirements involved. But with proper understanding, preparation, and strategic support, it is more than possible.

On January 12th, 2024, Microsoft detected that their corporate systems were hacked by a nation-state.

Remote work is becoming popular and remains convenient. However, it also poses challenges to information security, especially for organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

This article highlights the top 10 cybersecurity threats facing the defense industry and explores how Microsoft GCC High products can help companies bolster their security defenses.

When it comes to dealing with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and navigating intricate compliance landscapes, Microsoft GCC High emerges as an unparalleled platform. This article will demystify the underlying rationale for adopting Microsoft GCC High and offer you a clear roadmap to ensure a seamless migration.

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, staying abreast of regulations such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is vital. Specifically, adhering to the CMMC Control Family CM, which centers around configuration management, is a key requirement. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how Microsoft GCC High solutions can streamline your configuration management and help you fulfill the CMMC mandates.

GCC High's advanced capabilities extend to various connectivity endpoints, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business, Skype for Business Online and Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 Common and Office Online. Each service has specific requirements for connectivity, involving various IP addresses, ports, and network.

In the digital age, where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, it's not just about ticking the compliance boxes—it's about maximizing your cybersecurity practices for optimal protection and efficiency. This is where the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Microsoft GCC High come into play.

A robust cybersecurity posture relies not only on advanced technology but also on a strong human element. Ensuring employee awareness and providing proper training is vital for preventing data breaches, avoiding costly errors, and maintaining overall security. Investing in employee education ensures that your workforce is prepared to identify, respond to, and mitigate potential threats.

One of the 17 control families defining cybersecurity practices for DIB contractors is the CMMC Control Family SC: Security Assessment. This family encompasses activities and processes employed to monitor, test, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.

One of the critical components of CMMC is Control Family Situational Awareness (SA). In this blog post, we'll provide a detailed guide on meeting the requirements of CMMC Control Family SA by leveraging Microsoft Government Community Cloud (GCC) High products, including Azure Security Center and Microsoft 365 Defender.

In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of implementing the Control Family and how Microsoft GCC High products can assist organizations in meeting these requirements.

In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of implementing the Control Family and how Microsoft GCC High products can assist organizations in meeting these requirements.

Learn about Microsoft GCC High’s data loss prevention features such as Azure Information Protection and Office 365 Advanced Data Governance.

In this blog post, TechAxia provides a detailed guide on how to implement CMMC Control Family AC: Access Control and meet the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. We explore why access control is critical to protecting sensitive information in the defense industry, and how Microsoft GCC High products like Azure Active Directory and Azure Security Center can help. Discover how to identify data and systems that require protection, implement role-based access control, use multi-factor authentication, and monitor user activity. With our CMMC advisory services, you can ensure that your organization meets the complex requirements of CMMC Control Family AC and stays one step ahead of cyber threats.

Ongoing monitoring is an important piece of any organization’s cybersecurity and cyber compliance investments. The SolarWinds hack was discovered, partly because of ongoing monitoring; someone noticed that a user account signed in with an unusual/different device.

Azure Cloud Shell, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure Bash refers to ways or available options for remotely managing Azure resources.

Cybersecurity and regulatory cyber compliance are different and complementary. Cybersecurity is the art and practice of protecting systems and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Regulatory cyber compliance refers to meeting the assessment objectives of specific cyber frameworks or standards.

While CMMC 2.0 eliminates the 20 additional practices that was part of CMMC 1.0 - aka the Delta 20 practices, it is important that OSCs realize that some of the Delta 20 practices are already a part of the 110 practices of NIST 800-171.

“NFO” Controls: Important Distinction for Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC)

There is a little known aspect of NIST SP 800-171 known as "NFO" controls. "NFO" controls are found in appendix E of the NIST SP 800-171 documentation. "NFO" is one of the tailoring criteria used in deriving CUI controls/practices from NIST SP 800-53 for NIST SP 800-171 and it refers to practices that are "expected to be routinely satisfied by nonfederal organizations without specification". So, it is assumed and expected that OSCs are implementing these "NFO" controls. The challenge is that many OSCs are not aware of the "NFO" controls and are not implementing these controls.