Tag: CMMC remediation

  • NIST 800-171 / CMMC Gap Assessment & Remediation

    A CMMC readiness program starts with knowing where the organization actually stands. WS Tech Consulting performed a structured gap assessment and remediation engagement focused on NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.

    The Challenge

    The client needed to understand which requirements were implemented, which required improvement, and what evidence would be needed to demonstrate implementation.

    Gap Assessment

    We reviewed the environment against applicable NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements, considering technology, policies, procedures, access controls, identity, endpoint security, data protection and operations.

    Remediation Roadmap

    Findings were organized into actionable priorities based on risk, dependencies, effort and evidence requirements.

    Documentation and Evidence

    The engagement included support for System Security Plan documentation, POA&M development and evidence organization, connecting documentation to actual controls.

    Outcome

    The client gained a clearer view of its readiness position, a prioritized remediation path and a structured foundation for assessment preparation.

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  • CMMC Gap Assessment: How to Identify Compliance Gaps

    CMMC Gap Assessment: How to Identify Compliance Gaps

    A CMMC gap assessment compares an organization’s current cybersecurity practices and documentation to applicable requirements.

    Start With Scope

    Understand where relevant information is stored, processed and transmitted and which systems provide security protection.

    Review Technical Controls

    Examine identity, access, endpoints, network security, configuration, logging, monitoring and data protection.

    Review Documentation

    Compare actual practices with the System Security Plan, policies, procedures and supporting evidence.

    Identify Evidence Gaps

    Evidence can include configurations, screenshots, logs, policies, procedures, tickets and reports.

    Prioritize Remediation

    A remediation roadmap should identify dependencies, owners, technical work, policy changes and documentation updates.

    Microsoft 365

    A gap assessment may include Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, SharePoint and OneDrive. See Microsoft 365 consulting and CMMC Microsoft 365.

    Next Steps

    A gap assessment can feed an updated SSP and POA&M.

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  • CMMC POA&M: Plan of Action and Milestones Explained

    CMMC POA&M: Plan of Action and Milestones Explained

    A Plan of Action and Milestones is used to document identified cybersecurity deficiencies and actions planned to correct them.

    What a POA&M Tracks

    • Identified deficiency
    • Required remediation
    • Responsible owner
    • Dependencies
    • Target completion date
    • Status and evidence

    Not a Substitute for Implementation

    A remediation plan does not mean a requirement is implemented.

    Connect POA&M to the SSP

    The SSP describes the environment, while the POA&M tracks unresolved work where permitted.

    Prioritize Remediation

    Consider impact, security risk, dependencies, technical complexity and assessment timing.

    Use the Gap Assessment

    A CMMC gap assessment can identify work that needs remediation.

    Microsoft Remediation

    Common work can involve identity, MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint configuration, logging, data protection and permissions. Explore Microsoft 365 security consulting.

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