Archive for October 2020
Now is the Time to Get Ready for CMMC
On January 31, 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out the long-awaited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). So if you’re a DoD contractor, how does the CMMC affect you, and what should you do now to prepare for implementation? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. What is the CMMC? The CMMC…
Read MoreUnderstanding SOC 2 and Deciding Which Principles Are Right Your Company
If you’re a service company such as a cloud or SaaS provider, you need to pass what’s called the System Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit. Passing the audit shows that you take cybersecurity seriously. But how do you pass? Well, you need to: Choose which of the 5 SOC 2 principles apply Instruct an assessment based on…
Read MoreRemote Workers – Implementing a Risk Based Cyber Security Plan
The COVID-19 era has succeeded in making remote work mainstream, mainly because of quarantine and social distancing policies. While some companies and employees have been able to make the change quite easily, remote work is not without its complications and risk. Many corporate networks are protected by layers of security. However, with most companies having…
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