In today’s increasingly dangerous threat landscape, government contractors face continuous cyberattacks from hostile nation states. To protect sensitive data, the Department of Defense (DOD) has prioritized cybersecurity by rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This new standard […]
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Starting the journey toward compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, or CMMC standards can be challenging, especially when it comes to identifying and securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). For defense contractors, CUI handling isn’t just an internal responsibility; it’s
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Securing the defense industrial base (DIB) from escalating cybersecurity threats is essential as adversaries become more sophisticated. Bailey Bickley, Chief of DIB Defense at the NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (CCC), recently shared at CMMC CON 2024 insights and resources available
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A recent case involving Georgia Tech Research Corporation and its affiliates highlights a critical trend: the U.S. government is increasingly using the False Claims Act (FCA) to hold defense contractors accountable for cybersecurity noncompliance. In this case, it was alleged
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As your organization works to ready itself for CMMC, chances are you are performing a lot of research. Here’s some information to get you started. The DOD states, directly on their website, “To protect American ingenuity and national security information,
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is in the home stretch. The final rule has been cleared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and is headed to Congress for imminent implementation. At the fourth annual CMMC CON,
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In an era when digital vulnerabilities can translate into real-world threats, the security of our nation’s defense industrial base has never been more critical. Many contractors that work with the Department of Defense overlook this aspect of their responsibilities. Security
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Cyberattacks aren’t always brute-force campaigns that take down companies’ systems without a trace. One recent case involved military contractors who fell for spearphishing emails and fake social media profiles set up by Iranian state-sponsored hackers. Bad actors can infiltrate networks
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A company is only as strong as the weakest link in its supply chain, and that’s even more crucial in the defense industrial base because it’s a matter of national security and not just proprietary business information. As the Cybersecurity
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As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 rollout approaches, defense contractors are scrambling to understand and implement the necessary controls. If you’re starting from scratch, achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance may be a daunting task. Join CMMC CON 2024:
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