What is the Cuick Trac Managed Enclave?
The Cuick Trac Managed Enclave (CTME), at its core, is a Cloud Service Offering (CSO) that achieved FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency from a FedRAMP-recognized 3PAO. The Cuick Trac Managed Enclave is pre-configured and fully managed, and satisfies the technical requirements of NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2.
Because Cuick Trac is a virtual enclave with defined technical boundaries, it allows for control of CUI data flows, as CUI never touches the OSC’s (organization seeking certification) network or device. Cuick Trac’s technology and compliance advisory support guides you towards compliance with DFARS 252.205-7012, NIST 800-171, and the CMMC 2.0 requirements.
Cuick Trac was purpose built for businesses who lack the bandwidth and resources to implement and manage the required technical and security controls, required by the Federal Government for protecting CUI. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) needs solutions that are affordable, practical and secure by default, that can also be implemented in a shorter amount of time.
How does the Cuick Trac Managed Enclave help me?
Does Cuick Trac replace my MSP provider or internal IT team?
Is Cuick Trac another tool or software application?
What is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) refers to unclassified information that is to be protected from public disclosure. The CUI designation replaces “sensitive but unclassified” and other similar control markings. To learn more, download our ebook or see examples of CUI.
What is DFARS, NIST 800-171 and CMMC?
The DFARS 252.204-7012 clause says that if you handle Controlled Unclassified Information, you should have implemented NIST SP 800-171 no later than Dec 31, 2017. Since this deadline has passed and many defense organizations don’t meet this current requirement, the DoD developed CMMC. Organizations within the DoD supply chain need a risk-based approach to become compliant, and more importantly, secure their environments where CUI is processed, stored and transmitted.
NIST SP 800-171 is the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) special publication providing 110 recommended security controls for protecting the confidentiality of CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information – a subset of CDI).
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the standard the Department of Defense (DoD) is using to verify the members of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) fully meet their cybersecurity requirements, prior to contract awards.
What is an SPRS score, and how do I get one?
In September, 2020, the DoD released a new interim rule, approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that requires all contractors subject to DFARS 252.204-7012 within the DoD supply chain, to have an accurate assessment on record, prior to award. The interim rule becomes a bridge between the self-assessment process of DFARS 252.204-7012/NIST SP 800-171, and the verification/certification process of CMMC. The DFARS Interim Rule helps enforce full compliance and the importance it provides to our national security.
The results of Assessments are documented in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/ to provide DoD Components with visibility into the scores of Assessments already completed; and verify that an offeror has a current (i.e., not more than three years old, unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) Assessment, at any level, on record prior to contract award.
The score submitted to SPRS is based on the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology. If an organization is not able to prove requirements are met, with objective evidence, should not receive credit for that specific requirement. Cuick trac™ provides a significant increase of an SPRS score, making the path to 110 much more manageable.
Do I need a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) Before Utilizing Cuick Trac?
No. If an organization knows it isn’t compliant, they need to focus on solutions that best fit their business. A Cuick Trac subject matter expert (SME) will help an organization identify CUI data flow, scope and boundary for free. Once the identified users in scope are using the Cuick Trac enclave, the customer and Cuick Trac conduct an assessment of the NIST SP 800-171 controls (and CMMC practices and processes using the latest version of the CMMC Assessment Guides) and create/update the SSP. All remaining gaps become the POA&M (physical and administrative controls outside of the Cuick Trac enclave, if applicable) and shortens the path to completing your plan of full implementation and on-going/continuous compliance.
What happens if I’m not compliant with DFARS/NIST 800-171?
Besides the risk of failing a future CMMC certification, organizations who fail to prove that they have NIST SP 800-171 fully implemented and continuously monitored, will lose the opportunity to be awarded new DoD contract awards, and potentially face fines or loss of contract.
Who mandates these requirements?
The Federal government. By law, businesses handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are required to become, stay and prove DFARS/NIST 800-171 compliance in order to be awarded and keep contracts. Also, primary (prime) contractors have the right to ask for proof of compliance through SSP and POA&M audits and reviews, before selecting sub-contractors.
We don’t have a SIEM or any way to monitor events/incidents/breaches, does Cuick Trac do that?
Yes. Under the DFARS clause, contractors must report cyber incidents within 72 hours of them happening. That’s a difficult thing to accomplish if your business doesn’t have the personnel or resources to always be monitoring your security information and event management solution (SIEM). Cuick Trac has a SIEM monitoring the enclave, and that information is reviewed by Cuick Trac security analysts and reviewed with Cuick Trac customers on a regular basis.
