Microsoft Federal Successfully Completes Voluntary CMMC Assessment
Microsoft is furthering its commitment to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by announcing its successful completion of a DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program (JSVAP)The Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) Conundrum - DIB Data Enclave vs Going All In
The DIB (Defense Industrial Base) are embracing M365 GCC High to achieve compliance with U.S. defense regulations. However, not all deployment approaches are equal. Many opt for a 'ITAR Compliant Data Enclave', while others may come to the conclusion they must go all into GCC High.Microsoft Security Copilot and NIST 800-171
Microsoft Security Copilot can help commercial businesses in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) meet the security requirements of NIST 800-171r3 and prepare for CMMC 2.0. Features and benefits of Security Copilot, such as automated threat detection, real-time alerts, advanced analytics, attack path analysis, and natural language explanations can improve the productivity and accuracy of security analysts. Explore how companies in the DIB may use these AI-powered capabilities to meet NIST 800-171r3 security requirements, detect and respond to threats more efficiently, and ultimately defend against threats with finite or limited resources.Azure Sentinel Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Workbook
The Azure Sentinel CMMC Workbook provides a mechanism for viewing log queries aligned to CMMC controls across the Azure cloud including Microsoft security offerings, Office 365, Teams, Intune, Windows Virtual Desktop and many more. This workbook enables Security Architects, Engineers, SecOps Analysts, Managers, and IT Pros to gain situational awareness for the security posture of cloud workloads. There are also recommendations for selecting, designing, deploying, and configuring Microsoft offerings for alignment with respective CMMC requirements and practices. The workbook features 250+ control cards aligned to the 17 CMMC control families across all 5 maturity levels with selectable GUI buttons for navigation.Microsoft US Sovereign Cloud Myth Busters - CUI Effectively Requires Data Sovereignty
We will focus on the myth that Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) does not require data sovereignty. This article is written through the lens of requirements to protect CUI in the context of the U.S. Department of Defense for national security, such as in alignment with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).Microsoft Reference Identity Architectures for the US Defense Industrial Base
The white paper “Microsoft Reference Identity Architectures for the US Defense Industrial Base” is the result of deep collaboration among the National Defense ISAC "MSCloud" Working Group. It provides the group’s consensus on common challenges coupled with guidance on potential ways to overcome those challenges.
