Getting Started with CMMC
Introduction to CMMC
Overview of CMMC 2.0
An overview of how we return (well we never left) to the baseline requirements of NIST-SP-800-171
What is CMMC?
An Introduction to the CMMC 1.0 model (defunct)
21 Questions to Guage CMMC Readiness
Make sure you have some basics in place before paying for any CMMC assessments. Use this list of questions to guide your journey.
Suggested Reading List
CMMC takes reading. Compliance takes reading. Learning takes reading. My list of the top must reads from NIST.
Three Goals of Cybersecurity
Salazar’s Testimony to Congreess
Start Worrying About Assessment Objectives
CMMC by the numbers. Forget 110, Delta 20, ofr even the 320 assessment obectives of 171a. Start thinking CMMC by the numbers (defunct…back to 171 and 320 objectives from 171a).
How to Get Started on a CMMC Journey
A starting place for companies who may not have much of a hygeine program in place.
Does CMMC impact my Company?
Do you even know if your company will need to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program?
Universities and CMMC
Universities need to deal with 171 on multiple fronts. Policy, open government laws, and shared governance may all combine to make change hard.
CMMC History
History of CMMC
A brief timeline of events that brought us back to 2017.
CMMC People and Players
Authorities, Organizations, and People in the CMMC ecosystem.
Protecting Sensitive Data
Basics of CUI
An overview of Controlled Unclassified Information utlizing ISOO training videos.
Controlled Unclassified Information Gloassary
A quick reference defining all things CUI.
CUI Practices and Processes
A quick reference to all practices and processes that explictly mention CUI.
Scoping
Ethics
CMMC and Ethics
The systems and rules set up to ensure a trustworthy ecosystem.
CMMC Methodology
How to Use Discussion Section of Assessment Guide
The Assessment Guide provides a discussion section. Learn the role and how to use it.
Prerequisites for DIBCAC CMMC Assessment
The plan DIBCAC laid out to assess C3PAOs under CMMC 1.0
Prerequisites for DIBCAC CMMC Assessment
The plan DIBCAC laid out to assess C3PAOs under CMMC 1.0
How long does a CMMC Assessment Take?
A guesstimation of a CMMC assessment timeframe using DIBCAC’s C3PAO assessments as a guide.
Shared Responsibility Matrix
An early discussion on the shared responsibility matrix. Importance has grown with new scoping guidance.
Six ways a CCP Can Help During a CMMC Assessment
How a Certified CMMC Professional will work with organizations seeking certification.
