Does my IT Managed Service Provider need to comply with CMMC?

Most small business Department of Defense (DoD) contractors do not have the resources to hire a full-time IT staff, which is why we typically look

May 11, 2022

Is remote work allowed for CMMC?

For the last two years, many Defense Industrial Base (DIB) members have grown accustomed to working remotely. However, with the rapidly approaching Cybersecurity Maturity Model

March 25, 2022

Know Your Assets: The first step in building a cybersecurity program

With the recently announced Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) version 2.0, many of us within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are beginning to turn our

February 17, 2022

The importance of cybersecurity user training in NIST 800-171

We’ve made the assertion in our Totem Top 10 that, after you have gathered a complete inventory of all your IT system assets and identified

January 13, 2022

An overview of CMMC 2.0

On November 4th, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced major changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This announcement described a transition of

November 23, 2021

Entry-Level Network Traffic Analysis with Security Onion

Introduction to Network Traffic Analysis As your organization looks to prioritize cybersecurity, it is important that you have a method in place for actively monitoring

October 7, 2021

Totem 4.0 Features & Updates

Totem’s cybersecurity compliance software is a favorite among those pursuing DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance. We’ve heard your feedback on our tool, and

September 16, 2021

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Methodologies for the Small Business

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Within the Defense Industrial Base Risk management is a part of business. Although the level of risk companies face depends upon a

September 2, 2021

A DFARS 7012 Requirement Not Covered by CMMC

Introduction If your company is a member of the Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base (DIB), it is very likely that you are already familiar

August 2, 2021

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