A look at recent headlines would have you believe that the biggest risks for CMMC noncompliance are exposed data and ransomware demands. But many organizations are exposed to a much different kind of risk, according to an ongoing case that […]
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It should come as no surprise that since the start of the COVID pandemic, the way that companies work has changed. Today, organizations are supporting a more dynamic, dispersed workforce powered by cloud services. As a result, end users gain
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As your organization works toward achieving CMMC compliance, creating your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), are critical steps in the process. The documents both provide a foundation for your remediation efforts as you work
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The cyber universe has become the next battlefield–a place where threat actors, malicious entities, cyber criminals, activists, and nation states are challenging U.S. hegemony globally. We’ve seen instances where millions, or even billions, of dollars of research and decades’ worth
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An important step toward achieving CMMC compliance at any level is to know what your starting point is. By accurately assessing your current state, you can figure out exactly what steps need to be taken to become compliant. Before
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As your organization is gearing up to start the process of attaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), it is important to know how this cybersecurity standard compares to other regulations. Five Ways that CMMC Differs from Other Laws.
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The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack has prompted soul-searching debates about what we need to prevent the next attack. Commentators have questioned whether cybersecurity best practices are enough, or whether government standards, from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) CMMC to President
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Since the inaugural CMMC Con, we’ve seen some of the most malicious attacks on American infrastructure ever executed. The SolarWinds attack reverberated across the entire government as agencies scrambled to discover what nation-state attackers had accessed and stolen. The Colonial
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One of the first steps in crafting the cybersecurity plan for your company is knowing what information needs to be protected. With all of the designations of information forming an alphabet soup, figuring out how to proceed can seem challenging.
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The constant evolution of cybersecurity standards that must be met in order to do business with the Department of Defense (DOD) can be overwhelming. Make sure your team is capable of achieving and maintaining compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
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