Whitepaper: Achieving Regulatory Compliance with a Managed Service Provider for Government Contractors

Jun 22, 2023 | Blog, Cyber Security

If you’re a government contractor working with the Department of Defense (DoD) because you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) you must adhere to strict federal guidelines stipulated by ITAR, NIST 800-171 or CMMC 2.0. Organizations must not only initially meet regulatory stipulations but continually work to enhance their cybersecurity. DFARS 7012 requires contractors who work with the DoD to follow NIST and also report their SPRS score to the DoD in order to avoid fines and penalties. There’s a lot to consider. Creating a POA&M, meeting the tasks, achieving the milestones set forth. It can all be overwhelming and expensive. Engaging a knowledgeable Managed Service Provider (MSP) can help.

GovCon WhitepaperThis whitepaper is ideal for federal contractors who must achieve, ITAR, NIST and CMMC compliance and are interested in learning how an MSP can provide efficient and cost-effective solutions to maintaining the necessary security standards.

In this whitepaper you will learn:

1. What is NIST, ITAR and CMMC
2. The Role of Managed Service Providers
3. The Advantage of an MSP in Regulatory Compliance
4. How to Select the Right MSP

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