Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Credence Management Solutions Passes the CMMC JSVAP Assessment, Performed by Redspin, a Division of Cybersecurity and Compliance Leader Clearwater

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Redspin, a division of cybersecurity and compliance company Clearwater, and a leader in security and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) services for the defense industrial base (DIB), recently completed an assessment for its client, Credence Management Solutions (Credence). Credence, a leading vendor within the GSA OASIS vehicles and one of the United States' fastest-growing privately held firms over the last decade, successfully passed the assessment, which Redspin conducted under the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVAP). Redspin conducted the assessment as a C3PAO jointly with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC). This assessment marks Redspin's sixth successful evaluation of an organization under the JSVAP, and positions Credence to attain early CMMC certification and maintain it for three years after the final CMMC rule is in place.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Redspin , a division of cybersecurity and compliance company Clearwater, and a leader in security and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) services for the defense industrial base (DIB), recently completed an assessment for its client, Credence Management Solutions (Credence).
  • Redspin conducted the assessment as a C3PAO jointly with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).
  • "We take great pride in being one of the early adopters of this [JSVAP] initiative and in scoring 100% across all 110 controls.
  • Those who obtain a DIBCAC High Certificate are anticipated to receive a CMMC L2 certificate after CMMC rulemaking is complete.

NIST 800-171 Co-Author Dr. Ron Ross to Discuss New Revision at CMMC CON 2023

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated guidance for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) via Special Publication 800-171, Revision 3 , the backbone of CMMC 2.0.

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  • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated guidance for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) via Special Publication 800-171, Revision 3 , the backbone of CMMC 2.0.
  • Contractors can get historical insight into NIST's evolution and answers on the new draft at CyberSheath ’s fourth-annual CMMC CON.
  • Dr. Ron Ross, Co-Author of NIST 800-171, will be interviewed by CyberSheath CEO Eric Noonan during the free, one-day virtual conference on Sept. 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
  • There’s more useful detail now with less ambiguity.”
    Dr. Ross has served as a Computer Scientist and Fellow at NIST for more than 25 years.

The Virtru Data Security Platform Achieves FedRAMP Authorization

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru, the global leader in data-centric security and privacy, today announced that the Virtru Data Security Platform received Authorization to Operate (ATO) at the Moderate level under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru, the global leader in data-centric security and privacy, today announced that the Virtru Data Security Platform received Authorization to Operate (ATO) at the Moderate level under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) .
  • The Virtru Data Security Platform underpins a holistic suite of data protection products that empower public- and private-sector organizations to scale data-centric security across sensitive data workflows.
  • The Virtru platform first achieved FedRAMP ATO at the Moderate level in 2019, and since that time, Virtru has continued to expand the platform to provide the federal government and its contractors with secure encryption, access controls, and key management capabilities.
  • The ATO was sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which utilized our Data Security Platform to control and govern sensitive data both in motion and at rest.

Managed Service Providers for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Formed to Advance Small and Medium Enterprise Cybersecurity

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (The MSP Collective), a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to the National Security mission of maintaining a secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure, launches today to inform the US Government and Critical Infrastructure industries on topics related to Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) and to support efforts to establish standards that ensure services delivered meet or exceed government regulations.MSPs and MSSPs play an essential role in facilitating IT, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk management across critical infrastructure sectors, the federal contracting base, and especially in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).  Within the DIB, MSPs and MSSPs are commonly responsible for 40% - 70% of the IT and cybersecurity requirements that must be implemented and maintained to satisfy DoD regulations and to ultimately achieve certification at Level 2 under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. 

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  • MSPs and MSSPs play an essential role in facilitating IT, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk management across critical infrastructure sectors, the federal contracting base, and especially in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
  • "An important element of our mission is to participate in the establishment of suitable standards to address this concern."
  • "Cybersecurity and compliance come at a cost," said Stuart Itkin, a Director of The MSP Collective and Senior Vice President of NeoSystems.
  • "For some smaller companies, the one-time and ongoing costs of getting and staying compliant can be a barrier.

Involta Elevates Its Manufacturing Practice with the Appointment of John Kehoe as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Involta, an award-winning data center, hybrid IT and cloud-forward consulting firm, is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of John Kehoe, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing. Kehoe brings 25 years of global experience across the digital infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial and technology industries. He has a proven track record of leading IT, operational and logistics divisions, empowering organizations to deliver a superior customer experience, increase operational efficiency and drive digital transformation.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Involta , an award-winning data center, hybrid IT and cloud-forward consulting firm, is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of John Kehoe, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing.
  • Kehoe brings 25 years of global experience across the digital infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial and technology industries.
  • Kehoe brings 25 years of experience across digital infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial and technology industries.
  • A strong SPRS NIST score demonstrates Involta is a low-risk technology partner for government contracts, particularly those in manufacturing.

ASGN Releases 2022 Environmental Social Governance Report

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading provider of IT services and professional solutions, including technology and creative digital marketing, across the commercial and government sectors, today announced the release of its fourth annual Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), a leading provider of IT services and professional solutions, including technology and creative digital marketing, across the commercial and government sectors, today announced the release of its fourth annual Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report.
  • “ASGN continued to make significant progress against our environment, social and governance priorities this past year,” said Ted Hanson, ASGN’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • Going forward, we remain committed to engaging our stakeholders and will work toward maintaining those accomplishments already achieved, while also striving to reach new goals.
  • ASGN is well positioned to continue on our path toward a responsible and sustainable future.”

Highly-Decorated Combat Veteran Robert J. O’Neill to Deliver Keynote at CMMC CON 2023

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Contractors that attend the fourth-annual CMMC CON, the largest CMMC conference in the world, will hear from a decorated veteran who is well-versed in defending the nation on multiple fronts.

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  • Contractors that attend the fourth-annual CMMC CON, the largest CMMC conference in the world, will hear from a decorated veteran who is well-versed in defending the nation on multiple fronts.
  • CyberSheath announced that combat veteran Robert J. O’Neill will deliver the keynote address at CMMC CON 2023.
  • The free, virtual, one-day event will be held Sept. 27, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
  • This will resonate with our CMMC CON 2023 attendees striving to defend their own organizations — especially with an updated version of CMMC on the horizon."

Stay Ahead of CMMC 2.0: Registration Opens for CyberSheath’s CMMC CON 2023

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has become a top priority of the DIB.

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  • The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has become a top priority of the DIB.
  • With CMMC 2.0 on the way, noncompliance will be a dealbreaker that can nullify contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD).
  • CyberSheath , the largest CMMC managed service vendor in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), will help contractors prepare with its fourth-annual, free, virtual, one-day conference.
  • CMMC CON 2023: Strive to Thrive will be held on Sept. 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. EDT and registration is now open .

Robert Metzger Joins the Board of C3 Integrated Solutions

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C3 Integrated Solutions, a compliance-focused managed services provider dedicated to serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), today announced the appointment of Robert Metzger to the company's Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Metzger will help advise C3 on how to further strengthen its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) service offerings and expand its reach within the industry.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- C3 Integrated Solutions, a compliance-focused managed services provider dedicated to serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), today announced the appointment of Robert Metzger to the company's Board of Directors.
  • As a member of the Board, Metzger will help advise C3 on how to further strengthen its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) service offerings and expand its reach within the industry.
  • "His experience and perspective will be invaluable in building C3's solutions for the Defense Industrial Base and supporting our expansion in the market."
  • "C3 has established itself as a leading managed services provider focused on the compliance and security challenges of the Defense Industrial Base," said Metzger.

Carahsoft Launches CMMC Sales Desk to Enable Defense Industrial Base With CMMC Compliance

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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RESTON, Va., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Sales Desk to enable vendors in the Carahsoft ecosystem to better market and sell their CMMC capabilities to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

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  • RESTON, Va., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Sales Desk to enable vendors in the Carahsoft ecosystem to better market and sell their CMMC capabilities to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
  • For vendors in the Carahsoft ecosystem, the CMMC Sales Desk offers sales and marketing support as they work to meet the compliance requirements of the DIB.
  • To date, Carahsoft has helped hundreds of customers successfully procure and deploy products and services to remediate gaps to CMMC compliance.
  • “By working closely with our cybersecurity vendors and our partner community, Carahsoft has developed a comprehensive set of resources for CMMC compliance,” said Alex Whitworth, CMMC Vertical Lead for Carahsoft.