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		<title>What Security Tools Will Be Required for FedRAMP 20x</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn what security tools support FedRAMP 20x, including automation, evidence, monitoring, IAM, <a class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="&#60;div class=glossaryItemTitle&#62;Vulnerability&#60;/div&#62;&#60;div class=glossaryItemBody&#62;A weakness in an information system, security control, procedure, or implementation that could be exploited by a threat actor to compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability.&#60;/div&#62;" href="https://emgage.com/compliance-cybersecurity-glossary/vulnerability/" target="_blank" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]' tabindex="0" role="link">vulnerability</a>, and readiness needs.</p>
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		<title>FedRAMP 20x Evidence Requirements Explained</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn FedRAMP 20x evidence requirements, including machine-readable evidence, KSI validation, automation, and readiness steps for SaaS.</p>
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		<title>How to Prepare for FedRAMP 20x Certification</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to prepare for FedRAMP 20x certification, build reusable evidence, address KSIs, and connect FedRAMP Moderate readiness to Class C.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emgage.com/how-to-prepare-for-fedramp-20x-certification/">How to Prepare for FedRAMP 20x Certification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emgage.com">Emgage</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can Azure Help With FedRAMP and CMMC Compliance?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how Azure and Azure Government can support FedRAMP and CMMC <a class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="&#60;div class=glossaryItemTitle&#62;Compliance&#60;/div&#62;&#60;div class=glossaryItemBody&#62;The act of meeting and adhering to applicable laws, regulations, standards, or contractual requirements.&#60;/div&#62;" href="https://emgage.com/compliance-cybersecurity-glossary/compliance/" target="_blank" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]' tabindex="0" role="link">compliance</a>, what they help with, and what your team still owns</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emgage.com/can-azure-help-with-fedramp-and-cmmc-compliance/">Can Azure Help With FedRAMP and CMMC Compliance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emgage.com">Emgage</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can FedRAMP 20x Help You Achieve CMMC Level 2?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how FedRAMP 20x can support CMMC Level 2 readiness, where the frameworks overlap, and what gaps contractors still need to close.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emgage.com/can-fedramp-20x-help-achieve-cmmc-level-2/">Can FedRAMP 20x Help You Achieve CMMC Level 2?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emgage.com">Emgage</a>.</p>
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		<title>FedRAMP 20x Requirements Checklist for SaaS Companies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Use this FedRAMP 20x requirements checklist to help your SaaS company prepare evidence, controls, documentation, and <a class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="&#60;div class=glossaryItemTitle&#62;Authorization&#60;/div&#62;&#60;div class=glossaryItemBody&#62;The act of granting approved permissions to a user, application, or process, allowing access to specific systems, data, or resources.&#60;/div&#62;" href="https://emgage.com/compliance-cybersecurity-glossary/authorization/" target="_blank" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]' tabindex="0" role="link">authorization</a> readiness.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://emgage.com/fedramp-20x-requirements-checklist-for-saas-companies/">FedRAMP 20x Requirements Checklist for SaaS Companies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://emgage.com">Emgage</a>.</p>
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		<title>Do You Still Need a C3PAO During the CMMC Phase II Pause?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you still need a C3PAO after the CMMC Phase II pause? See when certification can wait, when it still makes sense &#38; <a class="glossaryLink"  aria-describedby="tt"  data-cmtooltip="&#60;div class=glossaryItemTitle&#62;Risk&#60;/div&#62;&#60;div class=glossaryItemBody&#62;The degree of potential harm posed by a threat, based on the likelihood of occurrence and the severity of its impact. In cybersecurity, risk typically relates to the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of systems or information.&#60;/div&#62;"  href="https://emgage.com/compliance-cybersecurity-glossary/risk/"  target="_blank"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>risk</a> of self-<a class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="&#60;div class=glossaryItemTitle&#62;Assessment&#60;/div&#62;&#60;div class=glossaryItemBody&#62;A formal process used to test and evaluate security controls to confirm they are properly implemented, functioning as intended, and effectively meeting an organization&#8217;s cybersecurity requirements.&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt;In the context of &#38;lt;strong data-start=&#38;quot;617&#38;quot; data-end=&#38;quot;625&#38;quot;&#38;gt;CMMC&#38;lt;/strong&#38;gt;, an assessment may be:&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt; 	A &#38;lt;strong data-start=&#38;quot;653&#38;quot; data-end=&#38;quot;679&#38;quot;&#38;gt;third-party assessment&#38;lt;/strong&#38;gt; conducted by a C3PAO to determine a contractor&#8217;s CMMC level, or&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt;&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt; 	A &#38;lt;strong data-start=&#38;quot;750&#38;quot; data-end=&#38;quot;769&#38;quot;&#38;gt;self-assessment&#38;lt;/strong&#38;gt; performed by a DIB contractor to evaluate their own compliance.&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt;&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt;&#38;lt;br/&#38;gt;&#60;/div&#62;" href="https://emgage.com/compliance-cybersecurity-glossary/assessment/" target="_blank" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]' tabindex="0" role="link">assessment</a></p>
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		<title>Is CMMC Going Away? What the 60-Day Phase II Review Really Means</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Is CMMC going away? Learn what the 60-day Phase II suspension means, which requirements remain, and what defense contractors should do now.</p>
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		<title>CMMC Phase II Delay: The Good News for Defense Contractors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The CMMC Phase II delay may save small contractors from immediate C3POA costs. Learn what remains required and how to use the 60 day review.</p>
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		<title>CMMC Phase II Suspended: What Defense Contractors Need to Do Right Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin Barra]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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