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How to Pass CMMC Control IA.L2-3.5.3 – Multifactor Authentication – With ASCERA

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a core security requirement in NIST SP 800-171; however, it's also one of the most frequently misinterpreted controls. This guide...

A CMMC Assessor’s Guide to Evidence Collection & Management

Scroll down to watch! Most organizations collect evidence based on what they think an assessor wants, but the reality often looks very different on the other side of...

Checklist: How to Evaluate an AI Tool for CMMC

Every GRC tool is now boasting AI functionality, but what exactly does this mean? And how can you evaluate one tool against another?  This checklist gives you the key...
CUIComply Live Demo: AI & Automation for CMMC Compliance

CUIComply Live Demo: AI & Automation for CMMC Compliance

Is your organization struggling to keep up with the demands of NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance? CUIComply was built to make it easier — allowing you to centralize evidence management, automate document creation,  and get AI-powered guidance for every CMMC control....

AI for CMMC: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Watch For 

AI for CMMC: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Watch For 

\For Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations preparing for CMMC, AI offers several possibilities: faster answers, streamlined documentation, and reduced administrative burden.  But not all AI is created equal.  When it comes to something as specialized as CMMC,...

How Continuous Compliance Monitoring Prevents Compliance Drift

How Continuous Compliance Monitoring Prevents Compliance Drift

It’s a familiar scenario: your environment was compliant last month. Maybe even last week. You passed an internal check, your documentation was buttoned up, and everything looked good on paper.   But then, a user disables a setting. Or a patch doesn’t apply...

NIST 800-171 Advisement in a Box_ SC.3.12.2 Educational Video

NIST 800-171 Advisement in a Box_ SC.3.12.2 Educational Video

What good is a GRC/CMMC tool if you don't understand what you need to do to be compliant or how to do it?  That's why the team of Certified CMMC Assessors behind CUIComply put together instructional videos for all 110 CMMC controls.  These videos include: CCA...

8 Ways CUIComply Helps RPOs Deliver More Value to Clients

8 Ways CUIComply Helps RPOs Deliver More Value to Clients

As a Registered Provider Organization (RPO), you’re on the front lines of helping Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors prepare for CMMC. You know how overwhelming compliance can feel for small and midsize businesses — and how much time your team spends guiding...

The Truth About CMMC Automation — and Why Most Tools Miss the Mark

The Truth About CMMC Automation — and Why Most Tools Miss the Mark

“Automation” has become a buzzword in the cyber-compliance world. Every platform claims to offer it, but when you dig deeper, many so-called “automated” solutions still rely heavily on human input, manual evidence gathering, and endless spreadsheets disguised behind...

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