Tag: CMMC SSP

  • CMMC System Security Plan (SSP): What Businesses Need to Know

    CMMC System Security Plan (SSP): What Businesses Need to Know

    A System Security Plan is a foundational document for organizations working with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC.

    What an SSP Should Describe

    • System boundaries
    • Environment and architecture
    • CUI flows and locations
    • Responsible systems and services
    • Implementation of security requirements
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Relevant policies and procedures

    Why Accuracy Matters

    An SSP should reflect the actual environment. Generic documentation that does not match real configurations creates assessment risk.

    SSP and CUI Scope

    Read our CUI guide.

    SSP and POA&M

    Outstanding work may need tracking through a POA&M where permitted.

    Microsoft Environment Documentation

    For Microsoft environments, SSP documentation may need to describe identity, endpoints, cloud services, data protection, logging and monitoring. See CMMC and Microsoft 365.

    Keep the SSP Current

    Treat the SSP as a living document and update it when architecture, services or CUI handling change.

    Our CMMC compliance consulting services can support SSP development and remediation planning.

  • 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.

    Visit CMMC Compliance Consulting.