Incorporating open-source software (OSS) into organizational systems offers numerous benefits, including flexibility, innovation, and cost savings. However, for entities operating under stringent regulatory frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, and HIPAA, adopting OSS requires careful consideration to ensure compliance. 

This article explores the effectiveness of OSS within these regulations and outlines the essential measures organizations must implement to align their OSS usage with mandated security and compliance standards.

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In early 2024, DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based company specializing in employee background checks and drug testing, experienced a significant data breach that affected over 3.3 million individuals. 

This breach is a case study of what to do and what not to do. While it doesn’t directly apply to a compliance framework, any company handling customer data can gain some insight into their privacy from the event. 

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CMMC requires extensive controls, policies, and compliance documentation like any other framework. Unfortunately, this documentation takes weeks or even months to complete correctly, and human error is always possible. 

Here, we discuss documentation requirements under CMMC and how automation can help make the certification process more manageable. 

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