Cuick Trac

03/13/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

🎧 Episode 5 of the Cuick 10 Podcast is now live! In this episode, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Stephen Pratt, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Programs, Cyber Risk & Compliance Sector at Sentar, to discuss the most common pitfalls organizations face when preparing for CMMC assessments.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
⚫ The most common mistakes contractors make when preparing for CMMC
⚫ Why scoping errors and documentation gaps cause assessment failures
⚫ The role of shared responsibility matrices and why cloud providers aren’t always compliant for you
⚫ How mock assessments and preparation can prevent costly failures

🎥 Watch the full episode to avoid these common CMMC pitfalls and ensure your organization is fully prepared for certification.

👉 Watch the full episode: https://www.cuicktrac.com/cuick-10-podcast/

Presented by: Beryllium InfoSec

02/10/2025

🚀 New Blog + Podcast Alert! 🚀

Cyber threats in Aerospace & Defense are more sophisticated than ever, and having strong firewalls isn’t enough. Organizations must build a cybersecurity culture that ensures every employee understands the stakes. But how do you get there?

In our latest blog, we break down what it takes to create a security-first mindset—from leadership accountability and compliance frameworks (CMMC, Affirming Officials) to employee training and integrating security into daily operations.

🎙️ Plus, we dive deeper into this on the Cuick 10 Podcast with Microsoft’s Justin Orcutt, who shares insights on how companies can align their security strategy with compliance.

🔗 Read the blog & listen to the episode: https://www.cuicktrac.com/blog/fostering-a-cybersecurity-culture-in-aerospace-and-defense/

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02/07/2025

🚨 New Snippet from Episode 2 of Season 2! 🚨

🎧 Episode 2 of the Cuick 10 Podcast is live! In this episode, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Justin Orcutt, Director of Cybersecurity for the Aerospace and Defense Market at Microsoft, to discuss CMMC and the affirming official role.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
⚫ The role of the affirming official in ensuring continuous CMMC compliance
⚫ Why accountability is shifting from IT to business leaders
⚫ The importance of annual self-assessments and maintaining CMMC certification

🎥 Watch the full episode for more insights on the evolving landscape of CMMC compliance in 2025!

👉 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7633FA1TSs

Presented by: Beryllium InfoSec

02/06/2025

🔐 New FAR CUI Rule Proposal: A Major Step Toward Standardizing Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information 🔐

On January 17, 2025, the FAR Council proposed an important amendment to establish uniform requirements for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across federal agencies. This proposed FAR CUI Rule is designed to address current inconsistencies in managing sensitive federal information, creating a more streamlined and secure approach for federal contractors. 💼✨

📌 Key Highlights of the Proposed Rule:
⚫ Uniform policies for marking, safeguarding, and disposing of CUI
⚫ Adoption of NARA’s CUI registry for safeguarding controls
⚫ New Standard Form (SF ###) to guide contractors on handling CUI

This rule aligns with NIST SP 800-171 and sets a consistent baseline across all federal contracts, ensuring that contractors and agencies work with the same standards to protect sensitive data. 🚀

For DoD contractors, subcontractors, and MSPs, staying on top of these changes is crucial to ensure continued compliance with evolving federal regulations.

🛠️ Read our latest blog to understand how this rule will impact your business and the future of federal procurement processes:

https://www.cuicktrac.com/blog/the-federal-acquisition-regulation-far-establishing-uniformity-in-protecting-controlled-information/

01/28/2025

🚨 New Snippet from Episode 1 of Season 2! 🚨

🎧 Episode 1 of the Cuick 10 Podcast is live! In this episode, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of Cuick Trac, is joined by George Perezdiaz, Director of Compliance Advisory at Cuick Trac, to discuss the FAR CUI Rule Update and its impact on the CMMC landscape.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
⚫ CMMC and FAR CUI Rule: What's Changed?
⚫ What Does the FAR CUI Rule Mean for DoD Contractors?
⚫ Why CMMC Remains Essential for Compliance in 2025
⚫ What to Expect as the Rule Evolves

🎥 Watch this snippet for a sneak peek into what’s changing and how you can stay compliant as CMMC requirements evolve.

👉 Watch the full episode: https://www.cuicktrac.com/cuick-10-podcast/

Presented by: Beryllium InfoSec

11/11/2024

We honor all those who have served this Veterans Day. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. Your service is deeply appreciated. 🇺🇸 🪖

10/03/2024

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Includes scoping diagrams, process flows, team exercises and more.

10/01/2024

The goal of markings is to ensure that sensitive but unclassified information is protected. But who is responsible? https://www.cuicktrac.com/blog/who-is-responsible-for-cui-markings/

Properly marking CUI information is crucial for protecting sensitive information, but you may wonder, who is responsible for CUI markings?