The defense industrial base (DIB) is targeted more than ever, as bad actors seek sensitive information about our military and critical infrastructure. Threats like Volt Typhoon, PowerDrop, and nation-state plots highlight the importance of supply chain cybersecurity and show why …
New Study Shows DIB Hasn’t Improved Cybersecurity. Here’s How to Make Progress. Read More »
Now is the time to begin navigating your path to CMMC compliance—and completing an assessment is an important start. Focus on the requirements, which have always been DFARS clause 252.204-7012 that requires the implementation of the 110 controls of NIST …
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In the race to achieve compliance with regulations like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, leaders have turned to the cloud. There are mounting concerns about the security of cloud computing, leaving a balancing act with cloud benefits and digitalization …
Cloud Computing and Emerging Technologies: a Q&A with Arcfield CIO Bob Schwendinger Read More »
For contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) waiting to implement the necessary controls to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, it’s time to act. The Department of Defense (DOD) submitted the proposed rule to the Office …
Preparing for CMMC 2.0: NSA’s Bailey Bickley Talks Strategy, Technology at CMMC CON 2023 Read More »
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 …
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 …
