SP6

🏆 We're back-to-back Partner of the Year champs! 🏆 We couldn't be more proud to announce that SP6 has been named the 2024 Splunk AMER Services Partner of the Year for the second year in a row. We're committed to delivering top-notch professional and managed services to customers worldwide, and we can't wait to continue growing in our partnership with Splunk! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e54Rkcyk

📣 LIVE DISCUSSION : The Top 7 Mistakes Organizations Make with CMMC / DFARS 📅 Thursday, September 12, 1:00 PM ET Is your organization unknowingly making some of the most common compliance mistakes? Join SP6 Cyber Risk and Compliance experts George Perezdiaz, Connor Payne, and Brittany Diniz on September 12 as they share the mistakes they witness the most often when working with clients. You'll get a complete breakdown of each mistake, including the issue's cause, consequences, real-world examples, and ways to avoid it. Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/ehQhsChu

This week, we traded in our laptops for axes and discovered that we had some hidden axe-throwing champions among us! 🎯 Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and made it a memorable evening. We can't wait for the next company outing! #TeamBuilding

Organizations are paying out MILLIONS of dollars in fines to the U.S. government. 😱 The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, powered by the False Claims Act, prosecutes government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients who knowingly fail to comply with federal cybersecurity mandates such as DFARS 7019 and 7020 & NIST 800-171 and 800-53. Many organizations aren't violating this legislation on purpose. Learn more about how you can protect your organization here: https://hubs.la/Q02MlVhk0

There's nothing more intimidating than raw data and a laundry list of tasks and insights you need to gain from said data. The solution: custom dashboards. SP6's Splunk Core Certified engineers are more than capable of building custom dashboards in your environment. These help you to visualize Splunk data in ways that match your specific business and security objectives—no fear necessary! Learn more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q02LlxlQ0

Defense Industry: The DFARS Amendments to Enhance DFARS 7012 is almost here. The DoD proposed amendments to DFARS are being introduced to safeguard CUI and FCI. The proposed rule will formally integrate CMMC 2.0 into the defense contracting framework, ensuring a unified approach across the DIB.  What We Already Thought We Knew: 1. The proposed DFARS changes (48 CFR - DFARS Rule) will solidify the CMMC 2.0 framework, establishing three distinct levels of cybersecurity maturity: - Level 1 focuses on basic cyber hygiene practices, with 17 practices derived from NIST SP 800-171 for contractors with FCI. - Level 2 introduces additional practices, fully aligning with NIST SP 800-171 affecting contractors with CUI and likely with DFARS 7012 today. - Level 3 introduces security enhancements from NIST SP 800-172 and is required for contractors supporting critical programs and high-value assets. 2. The rollout of CMMC 2.0 will proceed as expected, following the timeline discussed in February 2024. 3. Initially, it was anticipated (by me) that CMMC certification would be a prerequisite to bidding on contracts. However, the certification requirement will instead be tied to the contract award. Contractors must ensure their certification remains current and valid throughout the contract's lifecycle. 4. The SPRS will be the central CMMC certifications and self-assessments repository. Additionally, SPRS is where suppliers can obtain a DoD Unique Identifier (UID). Prime contractors are increasingly requesting this UID from their suppliers, and the DoD will use it to validate the connection between contracts, CUI, CAGE codes, and System Security Plans (SSPs). Integrating SPRS into this process adds an essential layer of accountability and traceability in the defense contracting ecosystem. 5. Like DFARS clauses 7012 and 7019, this new DFARS rule places significant responsibility on prime contractors to ensure their subcontractors comply with the required CMMC level. This requirement will help maintain the integrity of the defense supply chain, ensuring that all entities handling DoD CUI meet the intent of the DFARS 7012 requirements. 6. As noted by SP6 in a recent post, these proposed amendments help the DoD partially fulfill the requirements outlined in the NDAA. By establishing CMMC as the cybersecurity framework for the DIB, the DoD is taking a significant step toward securing our defense supply chain.  For those who still believe that CMMC "will never amount to a thing," it’s time to reconsider. With these DFARS amendments, CMMC is no longer just a theoretical concept—it's becoming a fully matured requirement with all the teeth to enforce it. Contractors within the DIB should take these developments seriously, ensuring they are prepared to meet the new standards to remain compliant with the existing DEARS 7012 requirements and CMMC. #ProtectCUI #cui #cmmc #nist800171 #nist800172 #cyberab #dib #sp6 #c3pao #rpo

The CMMC updates just keep coming—and now that "OIRA cleared proposed DFARS rule" we're one step closer to final publication. 🎆 Here's what the 48 CFR DFARS Rule will change: 1. Updates framework to enhance cybersecurity within the DIB, per the NDAA 2. Implements the DoD cybersecurity certification process, aka CMMC 3. Institutionalizes the CMMC cybersecurity practices and processes Reference: https://hubs.la/Q02L0B-j0 However, it's not time to celebrate just yet. We still need 32 CFR to clear OIRA's review process and 48 CFR finalized and published to the Register (https://hubs.la/Q02L0twm0) for CMMC to become "Final and Effective." What are your predictions? In the meantime, we're keeping our eyes out for the exciting updates to come. Stay tuned with us!

🚨 TOMORROW: 12 Steps to Success in Splunk Live Discussion Are you a business leader or security professional looking to achieve better ROI from Splunk? Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for a live discussion of the 12-step process our Splunk SMEs developed to drive Splunk success and eliminate common pain points! ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/eaNQd-Tf

💡 Investing in the right Splunk license can make or break an organization. How can you ensure that the license you're choosing not only aligns with your unique business objectives but also scales as your organization expands and grows? SP6's License Management Service provides end-to-end consulting for every stage of the Splunk purchase process. Learn more about it here: https://hubs.la/Q02KQn-v0

🚨 ONE DAY LEFT: Register for tomorrow's CMMC webinar! 🚨 Ready to receive expert guidance on some of the most common #CMMC challenges such as FIPS-validated encryption, CUI on smartphones, and file-level encrypted CUI? Join George Perezdiaz, Connor Payne, and Michelle Moubarak tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for a live discussion on these topics and more! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/exzg_4ED