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 …
Assessment: The First Step in Your CMMC Compliance Journey Read More »
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 »
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 »
For the past several years, contractors with the Department of Defense (DOD) have had to meet a custodial requirement in contracts as it relates to security. Soon, this will likely be required outside the defense industrial base (DIB) and apply …
Controlled Unclassified Information: 3 Ways to Secure It and Which is Best Read More »
It’s no secret that the supply chain is under attack. We’ve seen the ramifications in headlines all year, most notably the Kaseya attack that compromised 60 customers and 1,500 downstream businesses. You can’t afford to be vulnerable as a defense …
How CMMC Can Help Protect You From the Supply Chain Crisis Read More »
Determining whether you’re positioned to contract with the government can be intimidating. Requirements include registration with various databases, meeting standards, and of course, compliance with CMMC. Fortunately, help is available free of charge through Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). …
PTAC Expert Panel to Answer Your Contracting Questions at CMMC Con 2021 Read More »
Cybersecurity has become a priority in Washington with efforts beyond the executive order President Biden laid out in May. This month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) offered technical guidance documents and …
Tenable CEO Amit Yoran to Address Government Impact on Cybersecurity in CMMC Con Keynote Read More »
