Requirements POA&M’able Under 32 CFR 170 (CMMC v. 2.13)
We've created a simple table that shows the NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 requirements that can be POA&M'ed while still…
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CUI Monsters Invade CUI-CON!
CUI Monsters Invade CUI-CON!! Click through for raffle and other details.
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Screen shot of a letter to Mr. Michael Thomas, Director of the Information Security Oversight Office at NARA
Comments on FAR CUI Rule
The CUI Institute is proud to have offered comments on the FAR CUI Rule to the FAR Council. Our suggestions include changes…
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CMMC Regulations Move Closer to “Final”
DoD submitted 32 CFR 170 to OIRA for review on June 27, 2024, meaning the Final Rule could be published before the…
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Dissemination of CUI
Deciding whether someone can receive CUI isn't as confusing as some make it out to be. Our flowchart illustrates just how straightforward…
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Top 5 Key Takeaways from Initial Discussion Draft of NIST SP 800-171 r3
The Impact of the NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 Discussion Draft on CMMC and Related Programs
NIST released a discussion draft of SP 800-171 Rev 3 late last week. This article describes the impact that discussion draft will…
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Under the Microscope: The -7024 Clause
The recently published DFARS 252.204-7024 clause allows DoD contracting officers to consider a LOT of attributes when awarding contracts. But, as explored…
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DFARS 252.204-7024 Announcement
DoD Adding New Arrows to Contracting Officers’ Quivers (via SPRS)
DoD published a notice that DFARS 252.204-7024 will soon be published. This new clause requires contracting officers to consider supply chain risk…
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DoD Seeking to Make SPRS Scores Count
DoD is amending the DFARS to add SPRS score values (rather than simply the submission of a self-assessment score to SPRS) as…
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FAR and Above and SPRS Scoring Tool Downloaded Over 11,000 Times! New Update Available!
Our automated SPRS and FAR and Above scoring tool has been downloaded over 11,000 times since the first version was released in…
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