Risk management seeks to identify those factors or variables in your organization that would damage your company, including causing harm to operations, sales, and reputation. Securing your IT infrastructure is obviously one component of a robust risk management plan. From […]
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There has always been a risk of losing business for defense contractors that haven’t achieved compliance. That threat alone wasn’t compelling enough for the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has vowed to crack down on contractors that fail to follow
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With increased security breaches and an ever-evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity in the government space continues to be a growing field offering a fulfilling career path. Factor in the added challenge of meeting security requirements like the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model
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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).
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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
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Meeting the requirements of DFARS and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) can seem daunting. The good news is that if you take a measured, informed approach, your organization can begin to take the necessary steps it needs to achieve and
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As a defense contractor, you are eager to implement CMMC controls and achieve compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). You’ve assessed your organization for CMMC readiness, documented your system security plan (SSP), formulated your plans of actions and
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As more resources move to the cloud and users increasingly work remotely, the National Security Agency issued new cybersecurity guidance. It had a line of particular importance for those companies that must meet CMMC compliance. “NSA strongly recommends that
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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