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.

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Information Flows, CMMC, and Zero-Trust Systems

Apr 9, 2025 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

Modern attackers come from any and every angle, but one thing they all want is access to data. But this doesn’t mean they just want to land in some database… more often than not, advanced attackers are looking for ways to monitor information flows to gain credentials and learn more about the systems and organizations they infiltrate.