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Securing Network and Remote Access Pathways for CMMC-Aligned Security

By Team DTS

Remote access and network boundaries are critical components of a compliant and secure environment. DoD and NIST guidance require organizations to restrict remote connections, prevent unauthorized network exposure, and use secure administrative pathways. Organizations benefit from enforcing well-defined remote access methods to maintain oversight, reduce risk, and support consistent security operations. What Remote Access Methods … Continued

Baseline Safeguards for a Cross-Framework Security Foundation

By Team DTS

Organizations often operate under multiple frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. While each uses different terminology, their foundational safeguards share the same intent. Establishing a baseline set of controls that apply across all standards, reduces duplication and ensures a consistent, technology-neutral foundation. What principles show up in every security framework? Three principles … Continued

Building an Organized Evidence Kit for a Strong and Defensible Security Program

By Team DTS

A security program is only as strong as its ability to demonstrate outcomes. Federal frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and the CMMC assessment guide emphasize that documentation and evidence must show controls are implemented, operating, and effective. For organizations, establishing an organized evidence repository eliminates stress, reduces audit preparation time, and allows security work … Continued