Infrastructure
CMMC Level 2 Power Automate Governance Rules in Microsoft 365
A single flow can move Controlled Unclassified Information faster than most teams realize. That is why Power Automate governance matters so much when Microsoft 365 sits inside a CMMC Level…
CMMC Level 2 Windows Hello for Business Rollout Guide
Passwords are still the weak seam in many CUI environments. When I roll out Windows Hello for Business, I treat it as both a security control and a user adoption…
CMMC Firewall Checklist for Small Contractors Seeking Level 2
One forgotten firewall rule can sit for years, then become the gap that slows your CMMC assessment. When I help small contractors with lean IT teams, I treat firewall reviews…
A Practical CMMC Log Review SOP for Entra ID and Defender
A monthly review fails when it becomes a memory test. For CMMC Level 2, I want a repeatable routine that shows what I checked, what I found, and what I…
Implementing and Governing the CMMC Level 2 Admin Consent Workflow in Microsoft Entra ID
One bad app consent can undo months of hardening. In a Level 2 tenant, CMMC admin consent is less about convenience and more about change control. If you support defense…
CMMC Level 2 Browser Hardening Baseline for Edge and Chrome
A locked endpoint with an open browser isn’t locked at all. When I build a browser hardening baseline for CMMC Level 2, I treat Edge and Chrome as managed system…
Purview CUI Labeling for CMMC Level 2 That Holds Up
A mislabeled CUI file can weaken your compliance story fast. When I build Purview CUI labeling for CMMC Level 2, I treat auto-labeling as a force multiplier, not a magic…
CMMC Intune Compliance for iPhone and Android in 2026
A phone that touches CUI stops being “just a phone.” It becomes an endpoint, an access path, and an audit item. When I build CMMC Intune compliance for defense contractors,…
CMMC Level 2 Microsoft Sentinel Setup for Small Contractors
If I’m building a Microsoft Sentinel CMMC monitoring plan for a small federal contractor, I start with one hard truth: Sentinel can support a CMMC Level 2 program, but it…
CMMC Level 2 Windows LAPS Setup Guide for Small Contractors
Shared local admin passwords are a gift to attackers. For small contractors working toward CMMC Level 2, they also create a clear gap in least privilege and audit trails. In…
CMMC Level 2 Password and Lockout Policy in Microsoft 365, exact settings, common fails, and evidence screenshots
Passwords are still the front door key for most Microsoft 365 tenants. In a CMMC Level 2 assessment, that key has to be strong, monitored, and backed by proof. I…
CMMC Level 2 Remote Access Controls Using Entra ID and VPN: A Practical Guide
Remote access is where good security programs get messy. One “temporary” exception turns into a permanent hole, then an assessor asks you to prove you monitor and control every session.…