Resources
These resources are made available to assist our Members to perform their industrial security functions/duties. Check back regularly for planned updates.
2026 - Meetings / Seminars
Fall Seminar (10-28-26) Mental Health and Clearances Breaking the Stigma (NCMS) Presentation 10.26.26.pptx
Spring Seminar (3-25-26) The Weaponization of AI and ML Slides (for ISAC Release) by Steve Cook from Microsoft.pdf
2026 - CMMC 2.0 (6-13-26) = Phase 2 "Pause" (until further DoD/CIO notice)
Phase 1 = Fully Enacted / Requires only CMMC L1 & L2 SELF Assessments & SELF Attestations
Forging the Arsenal of Freedom CMMC Phase 2 Pause PRESS RELEASE ( 7-13-26 ) .pdf
2026_CMMC Phase 2 Paused INFOGRAPHIC (PDF).pdf
FSO CMMC Awareness Checklist (2026) ISI 2 Pager.pdf
An FSOs Guide to CMMC IsI GUIDE (2026).pdf
Brilliant @ The Basics ( DoD/CIO )
Brilliant at the Basics 20 Best IT and OT CyberSecurity Practices (DoD CIO) JUNE 2026.pdf
Brilliant at the Basics 19 URLs for Cybersecurity Best Practice Resources (DoW CIO) (10-2-26 ).docx
CMMC FAQs v6 (July 2026 ) DoD CIO.pdf
CMMC Level 1 - How to Identify & Protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) = Phase 1 Requirement
CMMC L1 Decision Tree and SPRS Action Steps INFOGRAPHIC (Michael OHara).pdf
CMMC Assessment Guide L1 v2.13 (Sept 2024).pdf
CMMC_Scoping Guide Level 1 v2.13 (Sept 2024 ).pdf
CMMC Level 2 - How to Identify & Protect Controlled Unclassified Info (CUI) = Phase 1 Requirement
CMMC_Assessment Guide L2 v2.13 (Sept 2024).pdf
CMMC_Scoping Guide Level 2 v2.13 ( Sept 2024 ).pdf
2025 CMMC Program = CMMC 4 Phase "rollout" by DoW/CIO
CMMC 2.0 - Revisions/Updates by the DoD/DOW...
DoD/DOW_ CMMC 2.0 "What every Small to Medium Sized Business needs to Know"
2025_DoD SMB Bulletin_CMMC 2.0 What Every DoD Contactor Needs to Know.pdf
US DoD/DoW_Inspector / General Management Advisory / DoD Policy on Dissemination Controls for CUI ( JAN 29, 2026 )
DoD/DOW_CIO_CMMC FAQs v. 2.2 ( dated 12-19-25 )
2025_CMMC-FAQsv4_Published 12-19-25.pdf
Class Deviation (re: CMMC) for the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ( dated 12-18-25)
Class Deviation (re: CMMC) NIST SP800-171 rev. 2 (dated May 2024 )
2024_CMMC_Class Deviation NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 2) USA000814-24-DPC ( May 2 2024 ).pdf
Technical Applications of CMMC Requirements (Feb 2025)
DCSA_Targeting US Technologies ( FY 2025 ) Unclassified / Public
2025_Targeting US Technologies FY2025_DCA_TA_26-001.pdf
2025 .....
October 2025 Seminar Presentation Slides
Continuous Monitoring - Briefing Slides presented by A Kandasamy and X Smith @ NMSC_ISAC
CMMC 2.0 Compliance - "How to Win/Lose DoD contracts" (10/29/25 - Slideshow) Presenter Ray Mercer
2025_DoD_CIO_CMMC-101 Brief Overview OCT 2025 .pptx
NBIS Team Briefing, October 2023
DCSA Counterintelligence Briefing, October 2021
Defense Vetting Directorate Briefing, 29 October 2019
Methods of Contact/Methods of Operation (MC/MO), DCSA
DCSA_ Defense Assessment and Authorization Process Manual, Version 2.2 (Effective: August 31, 2020)
Self-Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors, Version 7.0 (Effective February 2022)
DCSA_Targeting US Technologies to Cleared Industry ( Annual Report )
- 2025_Targeting US Technologies FY2025_DCA_TA_26-001.pdf
- 2024 Targeting US Technologies Report to Cleared Industry (U) (2024).pdf
Active Shooter: Below is an Active Shooter YouTube video you may find helpful:
Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness & Reporting: * Updated Jan 2025
- Counterintelligence (CI)_Awareness & Reporting_(2-Pager).pdf
- Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness Best_Practices for Industry_(15 pg Booklet) 2021.pdf
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) * Updated Feb 2026
- CMMC 2.0 Compliance - "How to Win/Lose DoD contracts" (10/29/25 - Slideshow) Presenter Ray Mercer
- 2025_DoD_CIO_CMMC-101 Brief Overview OCT 2025 .pptx
- CMMC The FINAL Program Rule 32 CFR Part 170 (Effective 12.16.24) (22905 ).pdf
- The Long History ( Milestones )Leading to CMMC (2024 ).pdf
- Cyber AB_Notice to CMMC Ecosystem (12-16-2024).pdf
- CMMC101_FAQs ( 10-25-24 ).pdf
DoD Contractual Remedies available when Industry Fails to comply with CMMC/CUI requirements:
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): * Updated Feb 2025
- DCSA CUI Roadmap to Compliance Version 3U.pdf
- NARA CUI Registry : https://www.archives.gov/cui
- DOD CUI Registry: https://www.dodcui.mil/
- CUI Quick Reference Guide (Dec 2024).pdf
- CUI_Markings Training Aid ( Dec 19 2024 ).pdf
- CMMC Glossary (DCG) (incl 32 CFR References)_241107_210850 ( 2024 ).pdf
CUI System Security Plan (Template)
Reporting Unauthorized Disclosure (UD) of CUI and Classified Information * Added March 2025
Cybersecurity / Social Media:
Home Networks:
How to Secure your Home Network (Best Practices) ( 2014 ).pdf
Social Media * Added Jan 2025
CI Foreign Intelligence Threats via Social Media.pdf
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