Totem Tech Newsletter -- February 2024
Overview of the CMMC 2.0 rule
In our latest post we provide an overview of the most salient takeaways from the DoD’s proposed CMMC 2.0 rule, with a focus on how the rule will affect small businesses.? Note that this is the DoD’s official publication of the CMMC 2.0 rule, which it has been chatting about — and which we have been explaining about — since it had to “adjust fire” after the ill-received proposition of the first CMMC model in 2020. We also offer our candid thoughts on the impact of the rule for small businesses.
PS: If you're thinking about commenting on the rule, you have until 26 February to do so.
Totem Tech's Trusted Partner Program
Totem is excited to announce our Trusted Partner Program (TPP) for Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) that are interested in working with clients in the government contracting space.? Totem Tech is a DoD subcontractor and a daughter company of a Prime USAF contractor, so our Partners get exposure to our peer contractors in a way no other partner program can offer.?
?By joining Totem’s TPP as a trusted MSP partner, you will be aligning with a team of CMMC-oriented organizations dedicated to delivering the highest standard of support to DIB clients across the country.? Trusted Partners receive access to all of Totem's resources and up to 35% discounts on Totem software and services. You can apply for the Partner program on our partner page.
Q2 2024 CMMC Readiness Workshops
Registration is still open for our Q2 2024 CMMC Readiness Workshops, which start 8 April (CMMC Level 1) and 15 April (CMMC Level 2).? We'd love for you or your clients to join us and learn how to build a compliant cybersecurity program and prepare for the forthcoming CMMC assessments.? 200+ companies have participated in our Workshops, after which they are cybersecurity "DIB Ready".? Save 10% during the month of February by using code "CMMC10" at checkout!
?Attention Apex Accelerator counselors, MEP account managers, SBDC advisors, and Prime contractor supply chain managers: we also offer significant discounts to our partners that have several client companies ready to participate in a dedicated Workshop cohort.? Find out more here.
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Upcoming Totem Tech Appearances
We are always honored to be invited to present or exhibit for our peer small business DoD contractors on DFARS / NIST / CMMC compliance.? We're happy to do free one-hour presentations for MEPs, Apex Accelerators, and other national trade organizations. If you're interested in a free webinar on Government contractor cybersecurity requirements, contact us!
Here's a list of our upcoming events, with sign up links where available.? Come join us!
Join our free monthly Town Halls!
Join our cybersecurity experts and other small business DoD contracting peers for a discussion of the latest on DFARS, NIST, and CMMC.
SBIR Corner
Presented by our friends at BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc)
Each month, we'll work with our partners at BBCetc to highlight the latest DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities and information.? Check out BBCetc's readiness assessment form as a no-cost way to get started with SBIR.? Also, consider signing up for their monthly newsletter.? This month's newsletter features an article on Demystifying the AFWERX Customer Discovery process and Memorandum. Here are some of the DoD active solicitations: