CMMC Archives | Teal Exceptional Technology, Obsessive Service Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:11:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://tealtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-MicrosoftTeams-image-4-32x32.png CMMC Archives | Teal 32 32 What Contractors Need to Know About CMMC by December 2024 https://tealtech.com/blog/cmmc-compliance-for-dod-contractors-dec162024/ https://tealtech.com/blog/cmmc-compliance-for-dod-contractors-dec162024/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:47:19 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=15138 The countdown has begun: December 16, 2024, marks the effective date of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This pivotal update will reshape how SMB contractors engage with the […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/cmmc-compliance-for-dod-contractors-dec162024/feed/ 0 Getting the Most from Your IT Service Provider https://tealtech.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-it-service-provider/ https://tealtech.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-it-service-provider/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:08:56 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=15130 In our fast-paced digital world, it’s all too easy for organizations to become overwhelmed by their ever-evolving IT needs. That’s why companies worldwide are recognizing the value of outsourcing their […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-it-service-provider/feed/ 0 Dispelling Common Myths about Co-managed IT Services https://tealtech.com/blog/dispelling-co-managed-it-myths/ https://tealtech.com/blog/dispelling-co-managed-it-myths/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:05:20 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=14007 You’re likely familiar with fully managed IT services, but co-managed IT is a growing trend that could enhance your business more than you expect. Unfortunately, several misconceptions might be holding […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/dispelling-co-managed-it-myths/feed/ 0 When Will CMMC 2.0 Be Required for DoD Contracts? https://tealtech.com/blog/when-will-cmmc-20-be-required-for-dod-contracts/ https://tealtech.com/blog/when-will-cmmc-20-be-required-for-dod-contracts/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:28:14 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=14598 The Department of Defense (DoD) originally anticipated that the CMMC 2.0 rollout would be a part of contracts this summer, but the conversation remains mostly quiet. Experts at Teal have […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/when-will-cmmc-20-be-required-for-dod-contracts/feed/ 0 10 Advantages of Managed IT Services https://tealtech.com/blog/benefits-of-managed-it-services/ https://tealtech.com/blog/benefits-of-managed-it-services/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:36:22 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=4643 Technology gives small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) the tools they need to compete. However, leveraging tech effectively means keeping your IT infrastructure in shape. That’s where managed services provider (MSP) […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/benefits-of-managed-it-services/feed/ 0 Top 3 Questions Every CEO Must Ask About Cybersecurity https://tealtech.com/blog/top-cybersecurity-questions-ceos-must-ask/ https://tealtech.com/blog/top-cybersecurity-questions-ceos-must-ask/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:17:47 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=14299 In the past, cybersecurity was mainly an IT task focused on system updates and antivirus software. Now, even small and midsize businesses rely on technology daily, making cybersecurity a priority […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/top-cybersecurity-questions-ceos-must-ask/feed/ 0 The Importance of IT Asset Management for Compliance https://tealtech.com/blog/importance-of-it-asset-management-for-compliance/ https://tealtech.com/blog/importance-of-it-asset-management-for-compliance/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:59:32 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=14128 IT assets are the backbone of any modern organization. However, as businesses grow and adopt various productivity-enhancing technologies (like cloud computing and mobile devices), keeping track of these assets can […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/importance-of-it-asset-management-for-compliance/feed/ 0 SPRS Score: What Government Contractors Need to Know https://tealtech.com/blog/how-sprs-scores-are-calculated/ https://tealtech.com/blog/how-sprs-scores-are-calculated/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:08:12 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=6079 The SPRS score (summary level score) helps identify a government contractor's progress toward implementing the NIST SP 800-171.

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/how-sprs-scores-are-calculated/feed/ 0 NIST SP 800-171r3 Initial Public Draft https://tealtech.com/blog/nist-sp-800-171r3-initial-public-draft/ https://tealtech.com/blog/nist-sp-800-171r3-initial-public-draft/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:20:41 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=11364 We have some big news about protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations. The much anticipated initial draft of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special […]

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]]> https://tealtech.com/blog/nist-sp-800-171r3-initial-public-draft/feed/ 0 CMMC 2.0: What Is It and Who Does It Apply To? https://tealtech.com/blog/cmmc-2-0-what-is-it-and-who-does-it-apply-to/ https://tealtech.com/blog/cmmc-2-0-what-is-it-and-who-does-it-apply-to/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:14:56 +0000 https://tealtech.com/?p=11350 To better protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from increasingly dangerous cyber threats, the US Department of Defense (DoD) will soon start incorporating the CMMC 2.0 in new solicitations.  DoD […]

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