FNI Reports

CMMC Incomplete Solution Paradox

Ah, the Paradox of Choice, a concept defined by Barry Schwartz in his 2004 book by the same title. In a nutshell, with each choice there’s expected utility, then following the experience there’s remembered utility. The more expectation aligns with experience, the greater the satisfaction. Expectations for small businesses often don’t line up with experience…
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Title 32 Alarm! Don’t Wait for CMMC

You’re in a tunnel, standing between railroad tracks, that low engine roar grows louder and that shining white dot you’re staring at keeps getting brighter and brighter! CMMC is coming… On Friday, September 13th , 2024, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) submitted 32 CFR part 170, otherwise known as the Title 32…
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CMMC Pain Point Solutions

A Different Perspective I’ve got an analogy for you… Let’s say you cherish your old homestead ranch (in this case, it’s your company doing DoD contracts), and the county (the DoD) wants to pay you good money to lease it for public events. They’ve been leasing it from you fairly often, and you’ve come to…
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CMMC: Title 48 and Title 32 – the Race is on!

Title 48 proposed rule was recently published for public comment on August 15 th , 2024. The public has 60 days to comment. Then, typically after a couple months, the proposed rule will be sent to OIRA (Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs) for further review before being published in its final form. This is…
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FNI Executive Report Preface

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity and compliance has never been more apparent. As we navigate through this era of unprecedented technological advancement, we are faced with an increasing number of cybersecurity threats that pose significant risks to our personal and professional lives. Our mission is to equip you with the information…
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