Artifacts: We're Talking About CMMC, Not Archaeology

When someone says "artifacts," your first thought probably isn't cybersecurity. In this episode of Cyber Sitrep, Eric and Mike explain what CMMC artifacts really are, why they're essential for demonstrating compliance, and why organizations should treat them as trusted evidence—not just paperwork. From screenshots and configuration exports to logs, policies, and other forms of documentation, artifacts help tell the story of your cybersecurity program. But collecting them isn't enough—you also need to preserve known-good artifacts so there's no question about their authenticity or integrity when it's time for an assessment or audit. If you're preparing for CMMC, supporting NIST 800-171 compliance, or simply want to build better cybersecurity documentation practices, this episode breaks down why artifacts matter and how to manage them with confidence. Cyber Sitrep Episode #45 📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 1:00 PM MST Links: Corvus website: https://www.corvus-tech.net/ Digital Beachhead website: https://digitalbeachhead.com/ The Cyber Sitrep brings you all the latest cybersecurity news, commentary, and threat intelligence. Focused on small to midsize businesses who we feel have been left behind. Hosted by Eric from Corvus Technologies and Mike from Digital Beachhead who bring their unique perspective based on their military and cybersecurity experience. If you want to understand more about how cybersecurity is important to your organization, enjoy funny tales or just want to learn more about the field of cybersecurity this is the podcast for you. #CyberSitrep #cybersecurity #cmmc #compliance #digitalforensics