One of the famous Dad lines of all time is “Make sure you have the right tool for the right job.” Nowhere is that more true than in the world of compliance. Not only have I seen companies struggle painfully while trying to use the wrong tool for the job, but I went through it […]
On Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. It’s the ultimate sacrifice that a person can make. Although the past year has been a tumultuous one that has tested us on nearly every front, in many ways we are blessed that the world is not […]
We have a saying at TCT: managing compliance sucks. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make it suck less. TCT Portal was created to take a lot of the suckiness out of managing compliance, and it has made a HUGE difference in the lives of our clients. But there’s a human element to […]
The most popular compliance management system on the market today isn’t TCT Portal. Not even close. It’s a software application that’s easy to set up, free to implement, and familiar enough that nearly everyone in an office environment knows how to use it. Most people track their compliance efforts in spreadsheets…and they hate it. But […]
We’re talking with government contractors who are anxious about becoming CMMC compliant. They want to know what it’ll take to get their ducks in a row so the assessment goes without a hitch. They want to know what action steps they should take to be completely ready for the assessment. And they want to know […]
Let’s be honest, managing compliance sucks. But listening to podcasts about compliance shouldn’t. There are dozens of compliance podcasts available, and most of them will bore you to tears. Even the podcasters themselves sound bored. At some point, the droning just makes you want to stab yourself in the eye or go to sleep. If […]
The Department of Labor’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a brand-new standard, which means there are a lot of unknowns for government contractors. Auditors are getting hit with a wave of questions, and demand will only increase over time. People want answers about where they stand and what it will take to get their […]
TCT is committed to helping you keep your organization secure and compliant. Every quarter, we publish compliance and security insights that you can share with your employees to fulfill periodic security reminder requirements your organization may be subject to. As an added bonus, we’ve highlighted some developing security trends and featured a quick tip to […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is here, and it has government contractors scratching their heads as they try to figure out all the ins and outs of the new standard. While your current contract isn’t subject to the CMMC, any new contracts — or contract renewals — will need to be compliant. One of […]