Totem Tech Newsletter -- March 2024
What the heck does the word "session" mean in NIST / CMMC?
Federal contractors required to implement the cybersecurity controls in NIST SP 800-171 may be confused when addressing safeguards involving the protection of “sessions”, particularly user sessions and network communications sessions. In our latest “What the heck?” post, we explore what NIST really means by these two types of sessions. This post is relevant for any federal contractor required to implement NIST 800-171, especially Department of Defense (DoD) contractors pursuing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Custom ZCaaS? CUI Enclaves
Totem can configure custom application loadouts in the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) component of our Zero Client as a Service (ZCaaS?) secure CUI enclave.? So if you'd like to take advantage of the simplicity and cost savings of entirely-cloud-based and CMMC-ready enclaves, and need to use special software to handle your data, reach out to us for a quote.?
DoD makes DIB incident reporting easier
The DoD has made some changes to how we DIB contractors are to access the DIBNET incident reporting portal, by removing the requirement to procure a medium-assurance ECA certificate for access. DoD has also made it easier for DIB contractors to participate in the DIB Cybersecurity information sharing program.? Read more about this at our Knowledge Base, which includes links to the Federal Register publication of the changes.
Totem's Trusted Partner Program
Totem's Trusted Partner Program (TPP) is growing! TPP is 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, your company will align 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.
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Q2 2024 CMMC Readiness Workshops
The window to register for our 8 April (CMMC Level 1) and 15 April (CMMC Level 2) CMMC Workshops is rapidly closing.? 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 5% during the month of March by using code "CMMC5" at checkout!?
Attention APEX Accelerators 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. We also offer free CMMC Level 1 versions of our Cybersecurity Compliance Management software for your organization.? Contact us for free access!
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 live Town Halls!
Last Thursday of each month; note the date change for March Wednesday 27 March
Join our cybersecurity experts and other small business DoD contracting peers for a discussion of the latest on DFARS, NIST, and CMMC.
SBIR Corner
Each month, we'll work with our partners at BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting 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 warning about using Large Language Models (LLM) to craft SBIR/STTR proposals.