Rob Gonzalez, CISSP, PMP

DoD Contractors: FCI vs CUI We discuss CMMC Compliance requirements, implementing NIST 800-171 110 controls to meet CMMC Level 1 and prepare for CMMC Level 2 assessment.

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LMI leverages considerable experience across DoD in optimizing and updating internal controls and remediating audit findings to work with organizations. In keeping with the principles of LMI’s performance optimization line of business, our teams of subject matter experts optimize key controls for consistent, compliant, and effective operations. 👉 Have a question or concern related to your organization’s property tracking processes and related internal controls? Learn more about LMI’s steps for optimizing property tracking and connect with LMI subject matter experts today: https://hubs.ly/Q02Pdfhf0 // #PeoplePoweringPossible #Defense #Audit //

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DISA Expands Thunderdome Zero Trust Program Deployment; Brian Hermann, Quoted. ExecutiveGov discusses the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) expansion of the Thunderdome zero trust program. In 2023, the program was deployed to 15 sites and plans are underway to extend it to 60 more sites in 2024.   The program involves four key components:  🔐 Customer security stacks 🔗 Software-defined wide area networking 📴 Secure access service edge capability, and  💯 Application security stacks.   Brian Hermann, DISA's director of the cybersecurity and analytics directorate, emphasized the program's role in advancing zero trust architecture, which is crucial for organizational security.   DISA has also finalized the contracting process to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s network security improvement efforts through Thunderdome.   Versa Networks is at the forefront of enhancing cybersecurity with their pivotal role in DISA's Thunderdome project. Their cutting-edge solutions are setting new standards in securing our nation's digital infrastructure.   For more details, you can read the full article here:-https://lnkd.in/e9MczpTa   #DISA #Thunderdome #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #versanetworks #channelpartners

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RFI responses are due 14-Aug. The USAF's Counter small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) branch is seeking information on radar, EO/IR camera, and on-the-move (OTM) technologies to combat small UAS threats in Groups 1 & 2. Opportunities for CRG Clients w/ CRG’s SME Advice: 1. Advanced Radar Solutions:   - Advice: Develop radar systems with enhanced detection capabilities for low-altitude, slow-moving UAS in Group 1 and 2 categories.   - Key Differentiator: Providing advanced radar solutions ensures timely detection and response to potential threats, significantly improving airspace security and mission effectiveness. 2. EO/IR Camera Integration:   - Advice: Focus on creating EO/IR camera systems that offer high-resolution imagery and thermal detection to identify and track small UAS effectively.   - Key Differentiator: High-quality EO/IR cameras enable precise target identification and tracking, allowing for effective countermeasures and increasing overall situational awareness. 3. On-the-Move (OTM) Technologies:   - Advice: Design portable and easily deployable OTM systems that can be quickly integrated into existing platforms to counter UAS threats in dynamic environments.   - Key Differentiator: OTM technologies enhance operational flexibility and responsiveness, providing a tactical advantage in rapidly changing threat landscapes. CRG has a proven track record of facilitating client wins & helping manage billions in TCV on USMIL, NATO & federal agency contracts around the world. Leveraging our expertise can help you navigate the complexities of defense procurement, ensuring your innovative solutions meet stringent military requirements and maximize market opportunities. Visit crgroupinc.com or reach out at [email protected]. #IL - #VA - #DC - #Dubai, #UAE. #CRG #USAF #CsUAS #RadarTech #EOIR #OTMTech #SmallUAS #AirDefense #DefenseInnovation #MilitaryTech #DroneDetection #SituationalAwareness #TacticalAdvantage #DefenseContracts #GlobalSecurity #USMilitary #DoD #TechIntegration #RadarSystems #AdvancedImaging #AirForce

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RFI responses are due 14-Aug. The USAF's Counter small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) branch is seeking information on radar, EO/IR camera, and on-the-move (OTM) technologies to combat small UAS threats in Groups 1 & 2. Opportunities for CRG Clients w/ CRG’s SME Advice: 1. Advanced Radar Solutions: - Advice: Develop radar systems with enhanced detection capabilities for low-altitude, slow-moving UAS in Group 1 and 2 categories. - Key Differentiator: Providing advanced radar solutions ensures timely detection and response to potential threats, significantly improving airspace security and mission effectiveness. 2. EO/IR Camera Integration: - Advice: Focus on creating EO/IR camera systems that offer high-resolution imagery and thermal detection to identify and track small UAS effectively. - Key Differentiator: High-quality EO/IR cameras enable precise target identification and tracking, allowing for effective countermeasures and increasing overall situational awareness. 3. On-the-Move (OTM) Technologies: - Advice: Design portable and easily deployable OTM systems that can be quickly integrated into existing platforms to counter UAS threats in dynamic environments. - Key Differentiator: OTM technologies enhance operational flexibility and responsiveness, providing a tactical advantage in rapidly changing threat landscapes. CRG has a proven track record of facilitating client wins & helping manage billions in TCV on USMIL, NATO & federal agency contracts around the world. Leveraging our expertise can help you navigate the complexities of defense procurement, ensuring your innovative solutions meet stringent military requirements and maximize market opportunities. Visit crgroupinc.com or reach out at [email protected]. #IL - #VA - #DC - #Dubai, #UAE. #CRG #USAF #CsUAS #RadarTech #EOIR #OTMTech #SmallUAS #AirDefense #DefenseInnovation #MilitaryTech #DroneDetection #SituationalAwareness #TacticalAdvantage #DefenseContracts #GlobalSecurity #USMilitary #DoD #TechIntegration #RadarSystems #AdvancedImaging #AirForce

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A few things to digest here: 1. Thank you Robert Metzger for volunteering all of your time to help make things happen. 2. A tax rebate or reduction is only available AFTER the fact, so that's not going to help much at all. Small businesses live or die on cash flow. 3. Any kind of loan - with interest - doesn't help the business, it just puts it further in debt. 4. Even if a business goes through with all of this, there is NO GUARANTEE they will ever win or renew a DiB contract. Ideas: Why not just have the government front the cost, and then deduct it from the payment? This would incentivize the government and prime contractors to use many different sub-contractors. Why not just use DIBCAC assessors to do the third party attestations? There is no training necessary.

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New Security Clearance Questionnaire, Better Customer Focus Critical for NBIS in 2025 DCSA Director David Cattler and NBIS Program Manager Rob Schadey provided further context to why technology is a critical focus of America's largest security agency, and what to expect from the NBIS program as we move into 2025. https://lnkd.in/grJtayAu

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👉 The Data-Centric Interdependencies that Make Battle Management Happen... Joshua Conine, SAIC’s Director of Space Command and Control (C2) Growth, identifies the key elements in large C2 systems in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, and how SAIC creates resilient and distributed architectures that support Battle Management. #Sponsored SAIC MORE: https://lnkd.in/gsftgz6f

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DISA Expands Thunderdome Zero Trust Program Deployment; Brian Hermann, Quoted. ExecutiveGov discusses the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) expansion of the Thunderdome zero trust program. In 2023, the program was deployed to 15 sites and plans are underway to extend it to 60 more sites in 2024. The program involves four key components: 🔐 Customer security stacks 🔗 Software-defined wide area networking 📴 Secure access service edge capability, and 💯 Application security stacks. Brian Hermann, DISA's director of the cybersecurity and analytics directorate, emphasized the program's role in advancing zero trust architecture, which is crucial for organizational security. DISA has also finalized the contracting process to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s network security improvement efforts through Thunderdome. Versa Networks is at the forefront of enhancing cybersecurity with their pivotal role in DISA's Thunderdome project. Their cutting-edge solutions are setting new standards in securing our nation's digital infrastructure. For more details, you can read the full article here:-https://lnkd.in/dhj2iTT9 #DISA #Thunderdome #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #versanetworks #channelpartners

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As the DoD embraces RMF 2.0, OMNI Technologies has partnered with OpenRMF® Professional to simplify your cybersecurity compliance journey. OpenRMF Professional's advanced automation features are designed to alleviate the burdens of RMF 2.0: - Effortless ATO Management: Seamlessly track and manage multiple ATO packages through one intuitive interface. - Live POAM Updates: Gain real-time visibility into your Plan of Action & Milestones for continuous compliance. - Enhanced Efficiency & Accuracy: Automate tasks to reduce manual effort and ensure consistent compliance reporting. - Simplified Compliance Tracking: Generate compliance reports quickly, tracking progress against RMF, FedRAMP, or StateRAMP requirements. Leverage OMNI’s cybersecurity expertise and OpenRMF Professional's automation tools to confidently navigate RMF 2.0. Visit our website to read our WP and contact us to learn how we can help you simplify RMF 2.0 compliance with OpenRMF® Professional: https://lnkd.in/ejET6Tvj

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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic today at AFCEA International #TechNetCyber. While many are talking about what #AI can do for us - and it's certainly a powerful tool - US Army Col. Richard Leach, DISA Intelligence director, has his eyes on how our adversaries can use it against us. Continuing to stay ahead of our adversaries is vital to carrying out the first strategic imperative of the DISA Next Strategy: operating and securing the DISA portion of the United States Department of Defense Information Network.

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Compliance doesn’t have to be chaotic. With Cyturus, DoD contractors gain a single platform where RPOs and C3PAOs collaborate seamlessly to ensure readiness, certification, and continuous compliance. ✅ #RPO? We streamline the preparation process with central dashboard, analytical capabilities, real-time SSP & POA&M, and project management tools . ✅ #C3PAO? We deliver dynamic, audit-ready documentation to simplify certification. ✅ #DoD Contractor? We unify efforts, eliminates inefficiencies, and provides confidence every step of the way. This is why The Cyber AB trust us to power the #CMMC ecosystem. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about collaboration, maturity, and long-term success. Let’s make compliance simpler, together. #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #NationalSecurity

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On October 15, 2024, DOD published the final CMMC 2.0 Program rule. DOD’s final rule outlines the mechanisms that DOD will use to prescribe cybersecurity standards for safeguarding FCI or CUI, and to confirm that covered defense contractors and subcontractors have implemented the security requirements before award of covered contracts and maintain those safeguards during contract performance. The final rule details the tiered model of cybersecurity requirements DOD will use based on the type of information stored on a contractor’s information system and the requirements for certifications and assessments based on the contract’s assigned CMMC level. https://lnkd.in/eGQYiR-2 #CMMC #GovCon #Cybersecurity

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🌟 Proud Partnership! NetCentrics is thrilled to partner with the Air National Guard to enable ANG’s cloud missions and cloud threat hunts and enhance security! Washington Air National Guard and Maryland National Guard are the first to receive these new capabilities.   Our innovative solution Wraith® seamlessly integrates with existing cloud and on-premise architectures, reducing overall costs and training duration ─ while supporting readiness and agility of Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs).    This collaboration not only strengthens ANG’s cyber defense capabilities but also sets a new standard for the Department of Defense.   Together, the ANG and NetCentrics are making strides in securing critical mission assets and workloads across multi-cloud environments.    Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eirq3V8f #Partnership #CyberDefense #CloudSecurity #DoD #ANG

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DISA is accelerating its DODNET rollout, aiming to onboard nearly 100,000 DoD users within six to nine months. This ambitious push is critical to modernizing defense networks, collapsing outdated, stove piped systems into a unified, secure, and resilient network under the Defense Enclave Services program. CRG’s SME-Based Needs, Advice & Differentiators: Modernizing Legacy Systems: Transitioning to DODNET requires a robust strategy to dismantle legacy technology while ensuring mission readiness. -         Advice: Focus on seamless integration and migration strategies that minimize downtime. Implement zero-trust architectures to enhance security during the transition. -         Differentiator: Zero-trust architectures provide granular security, reducing vulnerabilities inherent in legacy systems. This approach ensures mission-critical operations remain secure and uninterrupted during migration. Scalability & Interoperability: As DODNET scales to accommodate 100,000 users, maintaining system performance and interoperability across diverse defense agencies is crucial. -         Advice: Develop scalable cloud environments with dynamic resource allocation to manage fluctuating demand. Prioritize interoperability standards to ensure seamless communication across all defense entities. -         Differentiator: Scalable cloud environments with dynamic resource allocation allow for real-time adaptability, ensuring consistent performance as user numbers grow. Interoperability standards prevent communication silos, critical for unified operations. Cybersecurity in Cloud Migration: Migrating to a secure cloud environment poses unique challenges in maintaining cybersecurity and data integrity. -         Advice: Implement continuous monitoring and advanced threat detection systems to safeguard the cloud environment. Ensure encryption of data both at rest and in transit to prevent breaches. -         Differentiator: Continuous monitoring and advanced threat detection provide proactive defense, identifying and mitigating threats before they can impact operations. Comprehensive encryption strategies protect sensitive data during all phases of migration. For clients (current & future) aiming to lead in this transformative effort, CRG offers unmatched expertise in modernizing and securing defense IT infrastructures. Contact us at [email protected] to learn how we can help you succeed in supporting DISA’s DODNET initiative. #CRG #DODNET #DISA #CloudMigration #CyberSecurity #LegacySystems #ZeroTrust #DefenseIT #CRGSupport #FederalAcquisition #DoD #CYBERCOM #DefenseTransformation #Interoperability #ScalableSolutions

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In August, Marine Corps Logistics Integrated Information Solutions (LI2S-MC), in collaboration with  Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), facilitated tests for the latest version of the Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) — the DoD’s force deployment application. ICODES is an essential application that ensures effective transportation planning in both peacetime and wartime operations. The DoD uses ICODES to automate load planning and track cargo movements across land, air, and sea. The September ICODES deployment includes updates and new features to enhance functionality for planners and operators. The team updated two ICODES modules — the Sea Service Deployment Module (SSDM) and the Single Load Planner (SLP) — making it easier to generate documentation required for the military unit move process. New features include:  📍 A new interface with the Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS) Increment 1 (Inc 1) to transfer unit deployment airlift request data and all supporting airlift documentation to CAMPS Inc 1, and feed data into the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) system for sourcing and scheduling aircraft. 📍 The Joint Equipment Characteristics Database (JECD) module, a new prime repository for cargo characteristics of all equipment across the DoD. Required to process cargo for transportation,  relocating cargo characteristic data to the ICODES application will allow personnel to use it across all ICODES modules — enabling more precise unit deployment planning.  📍 A new Training and Resource tab offering computer-based training modules featuring step-by-step videos on various ICODES capabilities, helping users better utilize and navigate the system. #PEOMLB #LI2SMC Christine Rodriguez, Mary Thoms, Margaret "Peggy" Toth, Michael Buccola, Marine Corps Systems Command, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC)

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Please join Dcode for a GovChat with Steve Wallace, CTO and leader of the Emerging Technology Directorate at Defense Information Systems Agency! Steve is an engaging and informative speaker who will make it well worth your time. Register at the link below! 🗓️ On Thursday, October 17, at 2-3 p.m. ET, we’ll talk with Steve and delve into the critical cybersecurity challenges facing the Department of Defense, including: 💡 The importance of commercial technology in advancing DISA’s cybersecurity posture and digital capabilities. 💡 The challenges facing the Department as a result of emerging cyber threats. 💡 Key priorities for DISA as it leads digital transformation across the DoD, including enhancing cybersecurity resilience and accelerating innovation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/egKEEZyy #DigitalTransformation #DISA #Cybersecurity #DefenseTech Tait Ryssdal William Ross Petuchov

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