Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.14.3
CMMC Assessment Objective: SI.L2-3.14.3[a]
What This Control Means
You must proactively find vulnerabilities in your environment by:
• Scanning for known software flaws
• Monitoring vulnerability advisories (e.g., CISA, vendor bulletins)
• Identifying misconfigurations, outdated software, or insecure defaults
• Tracking system and application weaknesses tied to your CUI systems
This ensures you stay ahead of attackers who might exploit these weaknesses.
Why It Matters
Without proactive flaw identification:
• Vulnerabilities stay open for attackers to exploit
• CUI could be stolen, encrypted (ransomware), or corrupted
• Insider threats could leverage system weaknesses
• Your compliance posture with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS could collapse
You can’t fix what you don’t know exists—flaw identification is your first step to defense.
How to Implement It
1. Perform Regular Vulnerability Scans
• Scan:
◦ Endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers)
◦ Cloud infrastructure
◦ Network devices (routers, firewalls)
◦ Applications and APIs
• Use tools like:
◦ Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, OpenVAS
◦ Cloud-native scanners (AWS Inspector, Azure Defender)
2. Monitor Vulnerability Feeds and Advisories
• Subscribe to:
◦ CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
◦ Vendor-specific patch notifications (Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)
◦ US-CERT, NIST NVD feeds
3. Track Discovered Flaws
• Maintain a vulnerability register
• Include:
◦ System or app affected
◦ CVE number or flaw description
◦ Severity rating (e.g., CVSS score)
4. Prioritize Based on Risk
• Address critical flaws affecting CUI systems immediately
• Apply patches, mitigations, or compensating controls based on risk
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Vulnerability scan reports showing identified flaws
• Lists of tracked vulnerabilities tied to system assets
• Subscription records to vulnerability alert feeds
• Patch management documentation
• SSP entries describing your vulnerability management process
Common Gaps
• Scans performed inconsistently or not covering CUI systems
• Vulnerabilities identified but not logged or tracked
• Only OS vulnerabilities monitored—no application layer monitoring
• No external threat intelligence incorporated into flaw identification
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Integrating with leading vulnerability scanning tools
• Maintaining a live vulnerability register mapped to CUI systems
• Tracking remediation status and due dates for discovered flaws
• Providing audit-ready records showing proactive flaw identification and management
• Alerting on critical vulnerabilities and emerging threats tied to your assets
With Cuick Trac, your flaw identification moves from occasional effort to continuous protection.
Final CTA
Vulnerabilities don’t wait—why should you?
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to proactively identify and manage flaws that could threaten your CUI security.