Case Study: Maturing a Compliance Program for an Unexpected DIBCAC Assessment | 112Cyber Case Study Maturing a Compliance Program for an Unexpected DIBCAC Assessment A DoD prime contractor’s business unit faced a surprise DIBCAC assessment with only one month to prepare — and inherited controls that didn’t meet CMMC standards. 112Cyber stepped in with full-spectrum […]
Register Now Selecting the right C3PAO is one of the most consequential decisions in your CMMC journey, and it’s about far more than just price. The right partner can mean the difference between a smooth assessment and a costly, stressful experience. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through exactly what to evaluate so you can […]
When handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and the CMMC framework mandates strict data protection measures—including the use of FIPS-validated encryption in specific scenarios. But one requirement that consistently generates questions is exactly what “FIPS-validated” means in practice, where it applies, and how it differs from the looser “FIPS-compliant” language that […]
2025 was the year CMMC stopped being theoretical and started impacting contracts, costs, and careers. For defense contractors, certification is no longer just compliance; it’s a competitive edge, a risk mitigation strategy, and an operational imperative in an era of elevated requirements for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). But it didn’t start that way. January 2025 was still a time of uncertainty and what felt like […]
2025 was a year of undeniable progress when it came to the establishment and enforcement of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). As we left 2025 and CMMC moved from anticipated requirement to full-on enforcement, one thing became clear: the companies that made the most CMMC progress weren’t just guessing—they were informed. Over the past year, our most-read and most-shared CMMC guides reflected the real questions […]
Scroll Down to Watch! Planning on getting CMMC compliant in 2026? In this webinar, our Certified CMMC Assessors will break down what a successful CMMC roadmap looks like from start to finish. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to book a C3PAO, we’ll walk you through what’s needed at each stage to achieve […]
Proper storage of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) is at the core of a healthy and satisfactory compliance program. The issue? There seems to be ample confusion on what CUI and FCI are, the difference between the two, and where they officially can be stored. Improper storage of both CUI […]
A major DoD aerospace engineering partner for manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), was concerned about their lack of a compliance program. Knowing CMMC was advancing in rulemaking stages, it would be a matter of time before contract requirements included CMMC certification. Working with 112Cyber CRC’s team of CMMC consultants, the organization was able […]
In CMMC, continuous monitoring stands as a pivotal component in safeguarding sensitive information. For organizations aiming to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 compliance, a thorough understanding and implementation of ‘continuous monitoring’ and its role in Risk Management is essential. It is easy to conflate three closely related topics, Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), […]
You’re more than aware of CMMC’s ever-changing nature—we sure are! From publication dates, commentary periods, and everything between, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we wanted to give you a heads up on the latest in DoD Land. On top of CMMC-specific changes, certain updates in the Department of Defense (DoD) can understandably […]
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