The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program began with the ambitious goal of introducing compliance and oversight to roughly 300,000
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On November 4th, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced major changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This
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Nowadays, most companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are keenly aware of their cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171. The
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We were intrigued by a comment we recently received from Brian Ruthrauff on our password policy blog with regard to storing CUI system credentials in
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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
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Streamline your POAM with Standardized Templates The Totem cybersecurity blog recently introduced Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), which
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We've noticed some confusion from our clients stemming from the various ways the DoD uses the term "Basic" in conjunction with its supply chain
NIST 800-171 Assessment Checklist
How to proceed as a DoD Contractor if we must satisfy NIST 800-171 cybersecurity requirements? If you’ve determined that your organization is
The Biggest Cybersecurity Weakness for Small Businesses
Discovering Cyber Attacks We’ve performed multiple cybersecurity assessments over the past two years, across two