About this episode

This episode provides an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control MP.L2-3.8.6, focusing on cryptographic mechanisms for protecting CUI during transport.

In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.6, highlighting the importance of implementing cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards.

Topics covered

• CMMC 2.0
• cryptographic mechanisms
• CUI confidentiality
• digital media transport
• physical safeguards

Keywords

• CMMC 2.0
• MP.L2-3.8.6
• cryptographic mechanisms
• CUI
• digital media
• transport
• physical safeguards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: On Call Compliance Solutions

Products: cryptographic mechanisms, CUI

Books & works: CMMC 2.0, MP.L2-3.8.6

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