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CMMC 2.0

CMMC 2.0 What are the changes to CMMC In January of 2020, the DoD issued a new standard that the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) needed to adhere to be eligible to bid on ANY contract with DFARS requirements.  This standard known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC, would become the law of the […]

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C3PAO for CMMC

We have been talking with CMMC maturity Level 1 and Level 3 seekers for months now, and one thing we keep hearing is, “I am looking for a C3PAO to do our CMMC audit.” My immediate reaction is, “Oh, so you ready for the audit? You have all 110+ controls covered, with 300 or so […]

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It’s a win-win for Maryland small businesses: Lower taxes and cybersecurity

Every small company seeks to pay lower taxes to increase their profit margins on products and services that they provide. Now in Maryland that opportunity exists and with the added benefit of enhanced cybersecurity.

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CMMC Update and Emergency Action by the DoD

The CMMC is making progress towards training new CMMC auditors. With the first round of trainees through, they are gearing up to begin the next round. This is an exciting time, and recently we have seen an emergency action that is now included in the finalization of the DFARS rules change.  Approved by the Office […]

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CMMC: The Journey So Far

Let the Games Begin After its announcement in January 2020, we have been anxiously awaiting more information on the implementation of the CMMC standard. Summit Business Technology has been on top of every announcement and preparing for the application process to become a C3PAO certified auditor. Beginning June 20th, the CMMC board began accepting applications. […]

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The 5 P’s of CMMC: Why Wait And See Is A Bad Mentality

It is now June, and we are still waiting on the finalization of the audit process and training of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) auditors. This is one of the final steps before members of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) can begin the audit process, and eventually receive the coveted CMMC certification level required […]

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Offset The Cost of Your CMMC Assessment

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is redefining the cybersecurity requirements for all companies that work with the Department of Defense (DoD) in any capacity. This means that these companies will need to take the time to analyze their cybersecurity solution and compare it to the listed requirements for each certification level—if you don’t have […]

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CMMC: What You Need To Know

The new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework was presented in January of 2020, which details tiers of cybersecurity best practices, which all 300,000 members of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) will need to be certified in. As of the writing of this article, the AB is still finalizing the criteria to certify the auditors […]

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Ransomware: Cybersecurity’s Biggest Bully Yet

Can you imagine logging into your system to access your business data and being unable to do so? Talk about your worst nightmare coming true! Unfortunately, an increasing number of businesses around the world are living this nightmare with countless others coming in the line of fire, including yours. Ransomware is growing rapidly and crippling […]

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7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSSPs

Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customers Once you understand the risks of not […]

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6 Signs You Need a Tech Refresh

When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals. In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full […]

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Security Awareness doesn’t have to be Difficult

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, it may seem like a daunting task to keep you and your network safe from intrusion.  In addition to maintaining your cyber security infrastructure with the best tools and information available, there are a few simple rules you can follow that can help protect your network.  We’ve put together […]