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 […]
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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
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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
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The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about nation-state cyberattacks coming for our critical military systems. Federal organizations like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have updated guidelines and metrics so contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) can be
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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
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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
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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
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Chances are discovering how to identify and protect the controlled unclassified information (CUI) at your company is one of your IT priorities. It can be a challenge to figure all this out on your own. Where do you start—and how
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