8. CMMC: How SASE can help with the CMMC compliance?

No	How SASE can help with the CMMC compliance?
1	Access Control (AC): SASE Benefit: SASE, with its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) model, ensures that users and devices are not automatically trusted. It requires identity verification for every user and device before granting access. CMMC Alignment: Supports CMMC requirements related to controlling access to systems and data. Access controls are critical for protecting sensitive defense information.
2	Data Encryption (EN): SASE Benefit: SASE employs robust data encryption measures to protect data in transit. CMMC Alignment: Encryption of sensitive data aligns with CMMC requirements, especially for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) during transmission.
3	Audit and Accountability (AU): SASE Benefit: SASE platforms often include audit trail and logging capabilities, providing visibility into user activities. CMMC Alignment: Supports CMMC requirements for creating and maintaining audit trails to monitor and track system activity.
4	Threat Detection and Response (RS): SASE Benefit: Integrated security services in SASE provide real-time visibility into network traffic, enabling threat detection and response. CMMC Alignment: Enhances the ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats, supporting the CMMC requirements for rapid response to incidents.
5	Secure Remote Access (SRA): SASE Benefit: SASE extends security measures to remote access points, ensuring secure connections for remote users. CMMC Alignment: As remote work becomes more prevalent, secure remote access is essential for meeting CMMC requirements, especially for protecting CUI accessed remotely.
6	Boundary Protection (BP): SASE Benefit: SASE platforms help in securing the network boundary, preventing unauthorized access. CMMC Alignment: Contributes to CMMC requirements for establishing and maintaining effective boundaries around systems containing CUI.
7	Scalable Security Architecture (SC): SASE Benefit: SASE's scalable architecture allows for dynamic adjustments in response to changing network demands. CMMC Alignment: Scalability is important for accommodating changes in the organization's systems and ensuring that security measures can scale to meet evolving CMMC requirements.
8	Endpoint Security (EP): SASE Benefit: SASE includes endpoint security measures to ensure the security of devices connecting to the network. CMMC Alignment: Endpoint security is crucial for protecting systems and data, aligning with CMMC requirements.