Cyber Security
CMMC Level 2 Retention Policies In Microsoft Purview Setup Guide
If you handle CUI, retention can’t be a vague “we keep stuff for a while” promise. In a CMMC Level 2 assessment, I want to show what’s kept, for how…
Microsoft Defender For Business Setup Guide For Small Teams
If you’re a small team, security can feel like trying to lock every door in a busy building while still letting customers in. The good news is that Microsoft Defender…
Restaurant POS Security Checklist for 2026, stop shared logins, weak manager PINs, and back-office exposure
If your POS is the heartbeat of service, security is the pulse check you can’t skip. In January 2026, I’m seeing the same root problems show up across single locations…
CMMC Level 2 Change Management Process For Small IT Teams
If you support CUI with a small staff, change control can feel like a tax on your day. Patches pile up, users want “just one quick tweak”, and your team…
Restaurant POS Network Segmentation Checklist, How to separate POS, guest Wi-Fi, and office devices on one internet line
One internet line can run your whole restaurant, or it can turn into one big shared hallway where anything can bump into anything. That’s why I treat POS network segmentation…
CMMC Level 2 Secure Email for CUI Using Microsoft Purview
If CUI can move by email, it can leak by email. That’s the hard truth I plan for when I build CMMC Level 2 secure email in Microsoft 365. In…
CMMC Level 2 Entra ID Access Reviews Setup Checklist
Access piles up quietly. A user changes roles, a vendor leaves, a temp account stays, and suddenly your CUI environment has “ghost access” nobody meant to approve. For CMMC Level…
CMMC Level 2 Risk Assessment Template For Microsoft 365 Shops
If you run Microsoft 365 for a defense contractor, risk assessment can’t be a once-a-year box check. In February 2026, CMMC Level 2 is in the enforcement phase for many…
CMMC Level 2 Vulnerability Scanning Plan For Small Contractors
If you’re a small DoD contractor, you already know the pressure: protect CUI, keep projects moving, and do it with a lean team. That’s why I treat CMMC vulnerability scanning…
CMMC Level 2 Backup Plan For Microsoft 365 That Auditors Accept
If you handle CUI in Microsoft 365, a ransomware hit or an admin mistake can turn into a contract problem fast. I’ve learned that auditors don’t just want to hear…
Purview Sensitivity Labels For CUI In Microsoft 365 Setup Guide
If you handle government-related work, CUI can show up fast. It might be a statement of work in email, a spreadsheet in OneDrive, or a PDF shared in Teams. Once…
CMMC Budgeting for Small Businesses: What to Expect in 2026
If you sell to the DoD, CMMC budgeting isn’t something to “get to later.” CMMC officially started on November 10, 2025, and it rolls out in phases through November 10,…