Redspin provides cybersecurity services, specifically focusing on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to help organizations assess, prepare, validate, and maintain their cyber defenses.

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Redspin, a division of Clearwater | 1,772 followers on LinkedIn. World Class Security Assessments and Validation | Redspin, a division of Clearwater, has become one of the most trusted cybersecurity companies for the Defense Industrial Base. Our exclusive focus on tailoring our CMMC assessment, training, consulting, and managed services for each client delivers peace of mind by lowering the risk of a security incident or breach, and meeting/maintaining compliance regulations. Since our founding in 2001, we’ve become a thought leader in IT security, helped countless clients control their security risk, develop their security strategy, and avoid a breach headline.

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Hey CCPs, it’s time to level up!📣 Want to become a Certified CMMC Assessor or Lead Assessor? With assessors in high demand, now’s your chance to set yourself up for 2025 success. Join our virtual December CCA class and take the next step in your professional journey. Sign up by November 29th to make sure you receive your course materials on time: https://hubs.li/Q02YmDlb0

🩷 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗜𝗕! 🩷 Redspin is one of the Express Connect hosts at CEIC EAST next week, which means if you're signed up, you can match with us for a 1:1! Here are two reasons why you’ll want to match with Redspin: 1. You are "shopping "for Your C3PAO. You are ready to book an assessment and want to get on the 2025 schedule. This is your chance to get to know us and determine if we are a good fit as your C3PAO. 2. You have CMMC questions. If you are looking for general information and/or have specific questions unique to your organization. You can use this time to get expert-level advice tailored to you. Match with us on the app by EOD tomorrow (Friday), and we’ll have yummy snacks and exclusive swag waiting just for our matches! 🫶 Hope to see you there!

Join us for this month’s CMMC Connect on November 21st at 1:00 ET – the ultimate "Ask a C3PAO Anything" session. ...and this month we are LIVE from CEIC! Get ready to meet more of Redspin’s assessment team of CCPs and CCAs, Hear exclusive updates & announcements from the heart of the CMMC ecosystem, and to stay ahead with the latest insights on CMMC. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02Y860k0 Thomas Graham, PhD, CISSP, MBA Robert J. Teague, MBA, CCA, CCP Jeremy Mares stephanie Kincaid Steve Akers Michael Dudley, CCP ✌️

With the finalization of the CMMC program rule (32 CFR), assessment slots are filling up fast, and demand is pushing schedules well into 2025. Roughly 80,000 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations will require at least a CMMC Level 2 assessment. With only 58 CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) and 335 Certified Assessors (CCAs) currently listed on the Cyber AB marketplace, you need to get on their schedules. 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝟯𝗣𝗔𝗢) now 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁. While we are thrilled the rule has passed, the assessment scheduling bottleneck could be the dark side of CMMC rulemaking. Read the blog for more (link in comments) 👀

For small and mid-sized DoD contractors, meeting the requirements that CMMC validates can feel overwhelming especially if you’re managing everything solo. 😥 But tackling CMMC doesn’t need to drain your resources. A cloud-based approach with Redspin can simplify, streamline, and make compliance affordable. Our latest blog explains how leveraging CMMC in the Cloud can help the DIB meet CMMC Level 2 requirements faster. 👉 https://bit.ly/4fHS5lk

Today, we honor not only our triumphs but also the dedication of those who guide us there—protecting our future, one step at a time. To our Redspin colleagues, clients, and Veterans and their families—thank you. We'll never fully appreciate the gravity of your sacrifices, but we're so thankful for your service.

A new Cyberspin episode is out, and it's about 32 CFR finalization, and other key CMMC updates like the phased rollout of CMMC certifications, and what the FAR CUI rule means for contractors. The episode provides answers to questions on how to choose a C3PAO, the need for proactive compliance, and the nuances of CUI and FCI handling. Plus, we touch on CMMC vs. FedRAMP, scoping changes, and the importance of documentation. Here is a sneak peak, of Rob Teague talking about the effective date. Continue listening via the link in the comments.

This month’s Redspin newsletter covers key strategies to avoid the CMMC scheduling bottleneck, ensuring your ESPs aren’t weak links in your assessment, and a quick readiness quiz.

Catch up on the latest CMMC updates and guidance from our most recent live, C3PAO Q&A featuring special guest Matt King of Belcan (an OSC that conquered CMMC early) along with Jeremy Mares and Robert J. Teague, MBA, CCA, CCP from Redspin. This month’s conversation got into the finalized 32 CFR timeline, practical tips for defining CUI, new MSP/ESP certification requirements, and (a lot) more. You can explore the CMMC Connect replay page to stream the full podcast episode and to skim through the answers to your top questions from this month! https://bit.ly/40xjfqB

October's CMMC Connect is tomorrow 😱... and we have a jam-packed session planned that is stacked with insights, strategies, and real-world questions + answers. From questions submitted by the community, here’s just a taste of what we’ll be addressing: 🎃 When to expect the effective date for 48 CFR and understanding your certification timeline 🎃 Should you aim for Level 2 or Level 3? What's the "real" bar-raiser for L3? 🎃 Defining CUI practically in your company—labeling, identifying, and classifying 🎃 Best practices for securing FCI and building access requirements for emergency responders 🎃 CMMC 2.0 flow-downs for COTS subcontractors 🎃 Practical tips on SSP formatting, and artifact organization We’ll also cover FedRAMP equivalency logic, quality of C3PAOs, and the CCP/CCA value for small companies. Plus, we are so excited to welcome Matt King from Belcan sharing perspectives as an OSC that successfully went through a JSVA. Bring your questions and get ready for an interactive session where no topic is off-limits! Register now if you haven’t already. This is your chance to get answers straight from the experts. See you there! https://hubs.li/Q02WjhZ90

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