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As the cyber threat landscape becomes increasingly dominated by state-sponsored actors and advanced persistent threats, the DoD has taken critical steps to evolve its cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors.

For contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information and seeking to achieve CMMC Level 3, the NIST SP 800-172 Enhanced Security Requirements represent the most stringent technical and procedural benchmarks currently required in the DIB.

This article explores the practical implementation of NIST 800-172 controls, emphasizing advanced security capabilities, resilience engineering, and operational maturity necessary for high-trust environments.

Awareness Frameworks

CMMC and Biometric Authentication

Apr 25, 2025 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

A critical component of CMMC is the robust authentication mechanisms that it requires, including biometric authentication, which plays a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information. As biometrics become more common and available across organizations, standards are evolving to incorporate this substantial identification measure.

This article covers the technical aspects of CMMC’s authentication requirements, emphasizing the integration of biometric authentication and providing guides on achieving compliance based on official documentation.

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Security, Log Management, and CMMC

Apr 24, 2025 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

Effective log management is critical to CMMC. It ensures organizations can monitor, analyze, and respond appropriately to security incidents. Properly implemented, log management supports compliance, enhances security posture, and provides a foundation for forensic analysis.

Here, we’ll discuss some of the particulars of log management under CMMC, covering the technical aspects of log management within the framework and referencing official documentation to guide organizations toward compliance.