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Day 35: Your SSP; More Than a Document—It’s Your Compliance Blueprint

With 35 days left until the CMMC deadline, your System Security Plan (SSP) should be more than a static document—it should be a living blueprint of your cybersecurity posture.

An SSP outlines:

  • Your system architecture
  • Implemented and planned security controls
  • Data flow boundaries
  • Risk mitigation strategies

But here’s the catch: No SSP = No SPRS submission = No contract.

Why SSPs Matter Now More Than Ever

The Department of Defense (Department of War now) requires contractors to submit their NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment score to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). That score must be backed by a current, detailed SSP. Without it, your score is invalid—and your eligibility for contracts disappears.

Common SSP Mistakes We See

  • Using outdated templates
  • Failing to map controls to your actual environment
  • No version control or change history
  • Missing planned improvements or POA&Ms

How Valeo Networks Helps

At Valeo Networks, we:

  • Build or update your SSP from scratch
  • Align it with your CMMC level and NIST SP 800-171
  • Prepare you for SPRS submission and C3PAO assessments

Your SSP is your compliance blueprint—make sure it’s solid.

📧 Contact: Jim Gast – jim@valeonetworks.com
🔗 Schedule your SSP review today 

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