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?

The purpose of Cuick Trac is to help businesses who currently work with, or want to do work with, the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), per the requirements in their contracts. Cuick Trac takes responsibility for 78% of the assessment objectives within NIST 800-171A/CMMC Level 2 assessment guides, and our team of compliance advisors guide our customers through the remaining 22%. This significantly decreases your Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and internal responsibility burden for our customers.

Does Cuick Trac replace my MSP provider or internal IT team?

No. With CTME, our goal is to always work with as much of your current business processes that are already in place, including your current MSP or internal IT team. Disruption to your business is detrimental, thus a collaborative approach will be key in regard to how CUI data is collected, stored and accessed. As a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent Cloud Service Offering (CSO) from a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), your MSP or internal IT team can leverage the CTME for your CUI program, lower the burden internally.

Is Cuick Trac another tool or software application?

No, Cuick Trac is not a software. Cuick Trac is a Cloud Service Offering (CSO) that is a fully managed virtual enclave/controlled environment on U.S. soil, managed only by U.S. persons. CTME has everything you need from a technology standpoint, to meet the requirements such as a SIEM, encryption at rest, encryption in transit (email and file transfer), patch management, secure back-ups, MFA and more. Unlike a single application or tool that does one or two of those requirements, Cuick Trac meets ALL technical controls for NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.

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 800-171 and the CMMC certification process. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is the official DoD system for recording these assessments. Your SPRS score is a numerical representation of your compliance status with NIST 800-171. The maximum score is 110, and a lower score indicates more controls are not yet implemented. You get one by completing a self-assessment and submitting it to the SPRS website.

Do I need a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) Before Utilizing Cuick Trac?

No. While you will need an SSP and POA&M for your CMMC Level 2 assessment, you do not need to have them completed before utilizing Cuick Trac. In fact, many of our customers utilize our compliance advisory services to help them complete their SSP and POA&M after they have deployed the Cuick Trac Managed Enclave. The CTME provides the technical controls and documentation that form the foundation of your SSP and significantly reduces the items on your POA&M.

What happens if I'm not compliant with DFARS/NIST 800-171?

If you are not compliant with DFARS 252.204-7012, you are in breach of contract with the DoD. This can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including the inability to bid on new contracts, loss of current contracts, and potential legal action. The CMMC framework is designed to ensure that all DIB companies are compliant, and non-compliance will eventually result in the inability to work with the DoD.

Who mandates these requirements?

The requirements are mandated by the Department of Defense (DoD) through the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012, which references NIST SP 800-171. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the DoD's verification mechanism for ensuring compliance with these requirements.

We don't have a SIEM or any way to monitor events/incidents/breaches, does Cuick Trac do that?

Yes. Cuick Trac is a comprehensive solution that includes a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system as part of the managed enclave. The CTME includes everything you need from a technology standpoint to meet the requirements, including monitoring for events, incidents, and breaches, which is a critical control for NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.

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The Simple Path to Compliance & Secure CUI.

A closer look at how Cuick Trac helps you secure CUI and meet federal mandates—without rebuilding your IT.

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How Cuick Trac supports secure CUI workflows and audit readiness
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About the Author:

Paul Netopski is the Director of Compliance Advisory for Beryllium InfoSec and Cuick Trac, and the CEO of Critical Prism Defense, LLC. For the past 20 years, he has held various space and defense industry roles in cybersecurity and information technology, and specializes in providing synchronous full lifecycle management of services for engineering and product development teams. Paul is a CMMC Provisional Instructor, Provisional Assessor, CCP, CCA and Registered Practitioner.

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What is “The Simple Path to Compliance” guide about?

It is a downloadable guide that gives a closer look at how Cuick Trac helps secure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meet federal compliance requirements without rebuilding your IT.

What topics are included in the guide?

The guide includes sample dataflows, process flows, data requirements, a scoping diagram, simple exercises, and questions to ask about compliance.

Who authored the guide?

The guide is authored by Paul Netopski, Director of Compliance Advisory for Beryllium InfoSec and Cuick Trac, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance.

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