Cybersecurity guidelines constantly evolve, creating a shifting landscape that federal contractors working with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to. The latest change came in May when the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated guidance for protecting …
Dr. Ron Ross to Explain NIST 800-171’s History and Future Read More »
When Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is officially launched, the audits will begin soon thereafter. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) needs to know how to prepare, not just for compliance but also for attesting to that compliance. For an …
So You are Facing an Audit — Learn How to Prepare at CMMC CON 2023 Read More »
Security initiatives aren’t as easy as a rubber-stamp process where the board quickly approves funds without questions. Programs like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 are integral to a company’s ability to contract with the federal government and help protect …
CIO / CISO Panel at CMMC CON 2023 to Discuss Intersection of IT and Security Read More »
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework vaulted forward as the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs formally began its 90-day review period, a precursor to the required change in the Code of Federal Regulations making CMMC mandatory. This …
Compliance with federal regulations isn’t just about protecting our national security. Contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) need to be aware of the implications data breaches have on their own organizations. Kevin Dolan, partner at Mullen Coughlin, which represents …
Data Privacy and the Law: Kevin Dolan Joins CMMC CON to Share Incident Response Trends Read More »
Business leaders are met with a wave of hype about the shiniest toys in the cybersecurity industry. They often don’t know which ones really apply to them or help with their specific challenges. With Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 …
The government’s suggested changes to NIST 800-171 were recently released. This third revision of the standard presents a handful of changes and places focus on supply chain risk. What do these proposed changes mean and how should your organization move …
Businesses that play an important role in securing our critical infrastructure and military secrets have to be even more careful than most. Contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) need to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program …
As a contractor in the defense industrial base, you are working to secure and maintain your project commitments with the Department of Defense (DOD). Part of that effort involves standing out from the competition with compliance to CMMC and NIST …
How Our Federal Enclave Delivers Compliance and Security Read More »
As we all work to build better cybersecurity in our organizations, sometimes it makes sense to take a step back and think about the easiest way hackers can access our systems and intelligence. Good hygiene for managing your passwords extends …
