The University of South Carolina achieved CMMC compliance by implementing the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange to create a secure research environment for government-funded projects involving sensitive data. The university needed a solution that could meet strict Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements while supporting researchers working from various locations. By adopting a zero trust architecture, the institution established a secure, scalable, and self-contained research enclave that protects critical information and enforces consistent security policies regardless of where users connect. The platform reduced vulnerabilities caused by user error by minimizing the attack surface and applying dynamic, transparent security controls. In addition to m

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