What’s the Difference Between CUI and FCI?

What’s the Difference Between CUI and FCI?

SUMMARY: Government contractors must accurately distinguish between Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to implement the security protocols required for each Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level. FCI...
Understanding CMMC Certifications and CMMC Levels

Understanding CMMC Certifications and CMMC Levels

SUMMARY: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program mandates that all Department of Defense (DoD) contractors implement and verify standardized cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive government data, replacing self-regulation with...
The Difference Between FAR and CAS

The Difference Between FAR and CAS

SUMMARY: Government contractors must distinguish that while the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) dictates the allowability of specific costs charged to the government, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) govern the allocability and accounting consistency of those...