Automapping CMMC with NIST 800-53

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If you’re a DoD contractor, you’ve probably felt the pain of juggling multiple cybersecurity frameworks. Between CMMC requirements and NIST 800-53 compliance, you’re doing the same work. Automating these frameworks can help you work smarter, not harder, while maintaining a strong security program.

For organizations serving both government and commercial customers, being able to connect the dots between CMMC and NIST 800-53 controls isn’t just a nice-to-have feature. It’s becoming essential for staying competitive and keeping compliance costs under control.

 

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Creating a Culture for Cybersecurity Enterprise Risk Management

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Organizations across industries are investing heavily in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms to address increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. These systems offer powerful capabilities, including comprehensive dashboards, seamless integrations, and advanced analytics that promise to transform cybersecurity operations.

However, research and experience consistently show that organizations struggle with low adoption rates, departmental silos, and limited cross-functional engagement, regardless of their technical sophistication.

Here, we talk about how you can approach your company’s professional culture and decide if an ERM is right for you.

 

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CMMC and Incident Response: Building a Compliant Security Plan

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CMMC reshapes how defense contractors secure CUI. One of the most critical components of CMMC compliance is incident response (IR)—the ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents while meeting strict reporting and documentation requirements.

Under the final CMMC rule, contractors at Level 2 and above must implement formalized IR policies, procedures, and continuous monitoring capabilities to maintain compliance. Without a well-structured IR plan, organizations risk non-compliance, loss of contract eligibility, and significant security breaches.

 

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