CMMC V1.02 – PE.1.131: Limit Physical Access to Organizational Information Systems
The next four practices to be addressed reside within the Physical Protection (PE) Domain. The Physical Protection Domain covers activities which ensure that physical access to CUI asset containers is strictly controlled, managed, and monitored in accordance with CUI protection requirements. In this entry, we are discussing the first of the Practices, PE.1.131: Limit physical […]
CMMC V1.02 – MP.1.118 – SANITIZE OR DESTROY INFORMATION SYSTEM MEDIA
The next practice to be completed is located within the domain, Media Protection. For Level 1 compliance, there is only one Capability (Sanitize Media) and one Practice within that Capability: MP.1.118 – Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal contract information before disposal or release for reuse. Below is the information and description provided […]
CMMC V1.02 – IA.1.077 – Authenticate Identities of Users, Processes, or Devices
The second practice within the Domain, Identification and Authentication (IA) and Capability, Grant access to authenticated entities, is IA.1.077, Authenticate ( or verify ) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems. This sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. Essentially, this practice […]
CMMC V1.02 – IA.1.076 – Identify Information System Users, Processes Acting on Behalf of Users or Devices.
After somewhat of a hiatus due to the response efforts for the 1st wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, we are picking up where we left off in late February with the 5th of the practices required to achieve Level 1 CMMC, Basic Cyber Hygiene. We move to a second domain with the 5th practice for […]
Thoughts on Small Business and Response and Recovery During COVID-19
Napoleon Hill, author of multiple books, including Think and Grow Rich and The Master Key to Riches, once said, “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” Though it can be hard for some of us to consider a benefit or opportunity right now, in the […]
13 March – COVID-19 Update – Clarifying Signs and Symptoms to Influenza
With COVID-19 upon us and dramatic actions taken around the world to create social distancing, several questions have emerged as to how best to differentiate between the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 to influenza or even the common cold. As you are probably aware, the general signs and symptoms of active COVID-19 are very similar […]
12 March – COVID-19 – Updated Information/Resources and Clarifying Information for Your Business
With the COVID-19 disease continuing to spread, you and your team will be seeking additional information to help clarify the decisions that need to be made going forward. Here are some links/resources and additional information that may prove helpful in the days and weeks ahead. As of this morning, the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the […]
9 Mar 2020 – COVID-19 Progression and Next Steps
By now, we are all pretty much aware of the spread of COVID-19 across the world (and more and more within the U.S. and within Georgia). Containment measure so far have not stopped the spread of the disease and it continues to expand in multiple areas around the nation. As the number of tests conducted […]