How to Ace Your First Cybersecurity Audit
From cleverly disguised phishing attacks to sophisticated malware to hard-to-detect insider attacks, your organization faces many cybersecurity risks daily. Any weakness in your defenses can have disastrous consequences, jeopardizing your operations and irreparably damaging your reputation. Cybersecurity audits are a great way to keep these threats at bay and reassure your customers and business partners that […]
Overview of New & Upcoming Cybersecurity Regulations in the US
Discover the most important new and upcoming regulations you need to know about. The impact of cybersecurity incidents is growing larger every year. In January 2021, more than 30,000 U.S. businesses were impacted by a massive attack on the Microsoft Exchange email servers. A few months later, attacks on Facebook and LinkedIn resulted in the […]
Vital CMMC Rule Updates
It’s official. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) proposed rule is with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and is now under review. Additionally, the Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget are now planning for the release of a proposed CMMC rule later in 2023. Is your organization prepared? Government […]
The CMMC Proposed Rule is Coming
The Pentagon submitted its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review in July 2023. In November/December timeframe, officials plan to release an updated rule for public comments. This public comment period will mark another milestone in the process, reducing the time contractors have to […]
SPRS Score: What Government Contractors Need to Know
The purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations. Businesses who want to fill Department of Defense (DoD) contracts must have their security controls in compliance with NIST 800-171 to meet the regulations. This is accomplished with […]
CMMC 2.0: What Is It and Who Does It Apply To?
To better protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from increasingly dangerous cyber threats, the US Department of Defense (DoD) will soon start incorporating the CMMC 2.0 in new solicitations. DoD contractors and subcontractors that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are expected to safeguard sensitive information by adhering to specific practices. […]