Preparing for CMMC: A Guide to Getting Certified
2020 saw a lot of changes, and not just in the personal sector of our lives. At the beginning of the year, the…
Vendor Management – The Importance of Actively Managing 3rd Party Vendors
Organizations rely on third-party vendors for a variety of services, from payroll processing to HVAC maintenance to information technology services. Every vendor relationship brings…
Ensure Cyber Risk Management Doesn’t Impede Business Performance
Cyber security has become a priority for most organizations, and rightly so. Data breaches are a real risk, and cybercriminals aren’t going away. The…
Your Credentials Have Been Compromised – Now What?
You’ve just discovered there are compromised employee credentials or other sensitive data of your company exposed and available on the Dark Web. The reality…
DFARS Interim Rule – Need to Act NOW
What Is DFARS Interim Rule? DFARS is a set of legal requirements demanding that all Department of Defense (DoD) contractors meet predefined cyber security…
Cybersecurity – A Top Business Risk….and Opportunity in 2021
Cybersecurity remains a critical element to any organization as cyber threats continue to become increasingly sophisticated, expensive, and disruptive. As detailed below, there are…
Build a Corporate Privacy Program
In this age of rapidly evolving technology, a corporate privacy program is indispensable to a large organization. Regulations that govern personal data collection and…
Warning – IT Service Providers should NOT be Assessing Themselves or Their Customers
A lot of businesses today rely upon cloud-based systems to operate. These include the use of cloud-based storage, online marketing systems, digital media, social…
Know About the DFARS Interim Rule 11/30/20 Deadline re: CMMC Compliance?
SUMMARY: DoD is issuing an interim rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a DoD Assessment Methodology and Cybersecurity…