Guide to Technology
CMMC Level 2 BitLocker Policy Implementation With Evidence Screenshots
If you’re preparing for CMMC Level 2, BitLocker is one of those controls that sounds simple until the assessor asks, “Show me proof.” The goal isn’t just turning on encryption,…
CMMC Level 2 BitLocker Evidence Guide Using Intune Reports
When an assessor asks, “Show me your proof,” they’re not asking if you meant to encrypt laptops. They want evidence that encryption is on, it stays on, and it covers…
CMMC POA&M for Level 2, how to write it, how to age it, and what assessors flag (with a simple template)
CMMC POA&M for Level 2: How I Write It, Age It, and Avoid Assessor Flags (Template Included) If you’re heading into a CMMC Level 2 assessment, your CMMC POA&M can…
CMMC Level 2 User Provisioning And Deprovisioning Checklist In Entra ID
How many “temporary” accounts are still active in your tenant right now? If you handle CUI, that question isn’t academic. Under CMMC user provisioning expectations, every account needs a clear…
CMMC Level 2 SSP Template for Small Contractors (Microsoft 365 + Enclave), sections, screenshots, and what assessors actually check
If you’re a small defense contractor, your CMMC SSP template can’t read like a policy brochure. It has to read like a map. A map of where CUI lives, who…
CMMC Level 2 Enclave vs Separate Tenant in Microsoft 365, decision tree, costs, and evidence you’ll need
If you’re chasing CMMC Level 2, the fastest way to blow your schedule (and your budget) is to scope Microsoft 365 the wrong way. I see it all the time:…
CMMC Level 2 Intune Update Rings That Pass Audit Review
If I’m walking into a CMMC assessment, I don’t want my patching story to sound like “we try our best.” I want it to sound like a process with clear…
CMMC Level 2 eDiscovery And Legal Hold Setup In Purview
If you’re handling CUI in Microsoft 365, you don’t get to treat retention and holds like a “set it once” task. Under CMMC Level 2, I’ve found auditors and incident…
Restaurant POS Spare Hardware Plan, how to stage a ready-to-swap iPad, card reader, and printer before the next rush
If your POS goes down at 6:10 pm, the dining room doesn’t care why. Tickets stack, lines grow, and your staff starts improvising. That’s when a restaurant pos spare hardware…
CMMC Level 2 Email Forwarding Controls In Exchange Online
Email forwarding looks harmless until it isn’t. One inbox rule can copy Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to a personal mailbox, a vendor, or a compromised account. In March 2026, I…
Restaurant chargeback response playbook for 2026, what to save, what to send, and how to win more disputes
If you run a restaurant in 2026, chargebacks aren’t a rare headache anymore, they’re a weekly operational problem. One guest swears they “didn’t authorize” a dine-in tab they clearly signed,…
CMMC Level 2 Security Awareness Training Plan With Simple Tracker
If you handle CUI, your people can’t be the weak link. They’re also your best defense. A good CMMC Level 2 training plan turns everyday habits (how staff log in,…