MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure

?? MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure submitted consolidated comments and input from the Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that make up the #MSPCollective. The MSP Collective is a 501(c)6 dedicated to informing the U.S. government and critical infrastructure sectors on topics related to the intersection of managed service providers and managed security service providers and national security. We are thankful for the opportunity to submit comments (Re: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Controlled Unclassified Information; FAR Case 2017-016, Docket No. 2017-0016, Sequence No. 1 | RIN 9000-AN56) to help in the pursuit of strengthening national security and bolstering secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. ?? Read More: https://lnkd.in/dtWT45j8 Scott Edwards Amy Edwards Brad Mitchell Ed Bassett Bryan Champagne Jacob Horne Jason Sproesser Joy Belinda Beland Jana Steen

Michael McLaughlin just posted a new piece on Federal News Network ?? that includes 10 steps for refocusing #CISA under the new administration. This is a great roadmap of activities that could make a significant impact on how CISA engages with industry. Scott Edwards, the Executive Director of MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure noted 3 of these that really strike close to home for the #MSPCollective. Please read the whole article, but here are some conversation starters: #5??: Establish a Cybersecurity Marketplace ?? YES! CSPs have one at the FedRAMP Marketplace. #CMMC #C3PAOs have one with the #CyberAB but MSPs / MSSPs (ESPs) are left out. The MSP Collective has created the ESP Directory ( https://lnkd.in/emGcrMQH )for now and it currently has all CMMC L2 certified MSPs/MSSPs in the ecosystem listed. It would be better for it to be run by CISA with 3rd Party Validated standards required to be listed. #6??: Centralize Policy and Regulatory Frameworks ?? YES! Harmonization of frameworks and requirements across Federal Agencies is critical to ensure that the Industrial Base and the MSP/MSSP communities can be successful in protecting critical government data. #9??: Build a resilient Cyber Ecosystem ?? YES! Implementing the baseline security controls required by frameworks like NIST 800-171 can be a complex and expensive situation. We need small businesses with innovative ideas to make their way to the DIB and Federal Contractor Base, but cost is an impediment. Tax Credits and subsidies could ease that burden. Robert Metzger has been a proponent of this and has already been working with various members of Congress on an approach. We all need to get behind this effort. Thank you Michael for the article ?? and Thank you Scott for your thoughts as well. ?? Jacob Horne Joy Belinda Beland, Amy Edwards, Jason Sproesser, Brad Mitchell, Ed Bassett, Stuart Itkin, Bryan Champagne Jana Steen

?? MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure would like to #welcome our new member, ISI Defense... ISI specializes in managing your foundational needs so you can focus on growing your business. They provide managed IT purpose-built for #DoD Contractors?with?#CMMC and NIST 800-171 Compliance Services. They assist Small to Medium DoD contractors in meeting their DoD Security requirements while expertly managing their IT and security to keep them compliant.?This holistic approach to compliance supports contractors on their journey to CMMC Level 2, providing expertise in scoping, remediation, and audit preparation. Continuous monitoring and solution updates ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations. Learn more about ISI here: https://isidefense.com/ #NewMember #Membership #MSPCollective Scott Edwards Amy Edwards Brad Mitchell Ed Bassett Jacob Horne Joy Belinda Beland Jana Steen Jason Sproesser

?? MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure would like to #welcome our new member, Aethon Security... ?? ?? The Aethon team, led by Founder and Lead #CMMC Certified Assessor Derek Kernus, has guided multiple contractors to earn CMMC Level 2 certifications through the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program and the company has also earned its own CMMC Level 2 Certification as an External Service Provider. ? Aethon Security is committed to being a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions and service for Critical Infrastructure and is a proud member of the MSP Collective. #NewMember #Membership #MSPCollective Scott Edwards Amy Edwards Brad Mitchell Ed Bassett Jacob Horne Joy Belinda Beland Jana Steen Jason Sproesser

Proclamation from the President of the United States of America: "Every day, without fame or fanfare, women inspire, support, and strengthen their families, communities, and our country.?Women’s History Month (March) presents a great opportunity to celebrate the tremendous impact women continue to have on our Nation." Featured Member Spotlight: ?? On the same day as this proclamation, one of our members posted the following message about #HER journey in our industry. MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure is proud to have Kaleigh Floyd of Axiom as a member of the MSP Collective. She does a podcast called CybHER: Women in CMMC to highlight all of the women that she continues to learn from throughout her career. Thank you Kaleigh for promoting others that have such a tremendous impact, but THANK YOU also for the countless contributions that you make as well. What an amazing example you set. ?? ?? ???? #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenMakingHistory

MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Member Spotlight: NeoSystems LLC NeoSystems strives to enable their clients to grow, assisting them in becoming more profitable, efficient, and better equipped to win new business.?Their solutions?allow businesses and organizations to focus on what they do best—serving their customers, growing their businesses, and fulfilling their missions. They understand back office management. In many of their clients’ companies and organizations, management and staff are often spread too thin. Neosystems provides the technology, best practices, and expert professionals to manage the details of their customer's back office operations. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gtYuMJc Brad Mitchell Scott Edwards Amy Edwards Jacob Horne Jason Sproesser Joy Belinda Beland Jana Steen

MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure has created a Directory of CMMC Level 2 Assessment Certified ESP’s (MSPs, MSSPs) on our website. All ESP’s (MSPs, MSSPs) on this list have been validated by the MSP Collective by verifying with the C3PAO that assessed the ESP and awarded the CMMC Level 2 Assessment Certification.?Please contact each provider directly to obtain their Shared Responsibility Matrix, which will demonstrate the scope of services that have been assessed for NIST 800-171 compliance. We have several additional companies in review now and this list will continue to grow as more organizations are verified. If you would like to have your company added to the ESP Directory then follow this link to submit your information for verification: https://lnkd.in/emGcrMQH #CMMCLevel2 #Certification #CMMC #ESPDirectory #MSP #MSSP #ESP #Cybersecurity #NIST

Our Board Member, Amy Edwards is speaking today at the PRI | The Performance Review Institute Nadcap February Meeting. She will be sharing a #CMMC Overview (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). More Details: https://lnkd.in/eak4Dy_X

NeoSystems LLC and several other members of the MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure will be at #cuicon next week. Join us to get up-to-date guidance on compliance and cybersecurity, learn from industry experts and stay ahead of evolving requirements... #CompartmentalizedSponsor Brad Mitchell Jerry Leishman Scott Edwards Amy Edwards Jacob Horne Jason Sproesser Joy Belinda Beland Jana Steen

MSPs for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure congratulates Katie Arrington for being named DoD CISO at United States Department of Defense. ??