The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) inherently operates under strict regulations to safeguard sensitive information, including Federal Contract Information (FCI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Export Control Information (ECI) with the need to ensure cybersecurity standards. If your organization is a member of the DIB, download 112Cyber’s latest whitepaper The Regulatory Compliance Risks Affecting the Defense Industrial […]
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took a monumental step toward curbing cybersecurity fraud among government contractors and grant recipients: The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. By leveraging the False Claims Act (FCA), the Initiative prosecutes government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients who knowingly fail to comply with federal cybersecurity mandates such as DFARS […]
As the CMMC Final Ruling and Implementation progresses, many organizations are left wondering what to expect in the coming months, and 2025. Recently, it was confirmed that the CMMC Final Rule is near completion and was submitted for final review. In the waiting period for publication, we wanted to provide a quick guide on what organizations […]
Identifying how and where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is stored, transmitted, and processed within your organization is a critical first step to achieving CMMC compliance. Many organizations overlook this step, however, leading to gap assessment fatigue, unwanted costs, and a lack of leadership and organizational buy-in. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need […]
First, this blog is not about rushing you to select a C3PAO because the sky is falling. This is, however, a blog about choosing the right C3PAO so you don’t feel as if the sky is about to fall on you. Selecting the correct C3PAO for your CMMC assessment should be as critical as selecting […]
Clearwater, FL – 112Cyber, a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm, was ranked second on the 2024 Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay list in the Large (50 to 99 employees) category by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ). 112Cyber was among 60 companies honored on the 2024 Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay […]
Our team recently participated in CMMC Day 2024, a conference bringing together the top experts and industry leaders in the security compliance space. We had the privilege of hearing from CISOs, practice leaders, government officials, and more about the latest trends and insights in CMMC. Throughout our conversations, a few key themes emerged. Here are […]
Conducting a NIST 800-171 self-assessment — also known as a CMMC self-assessment or SPRS assessment — is a critical component of DFARS 252.204-7019 compliance. As a contractor, you’ll need to evaluate your organization against all 320 objectives and upload your score to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). In this guide, we’ll break down all […]
Risk assessments are an integral part of CMMC compliance and information security. Here’s what you need to know to be successful.
In the DIB world, not all CMMC assessments are created equally — especially when safeguarding our CUI Assets. Understanding the difference between Gap and Readiness Assessments isn’t just essential but can also be crucial. News Flash—Gap Assessments Are Not the Only Option Many believe that a Gap Assessment is the go-to for every situation. But […]