Internal Buy-In For CMMC Compliance
For many defense contractors, the biggest obstacle to achieving CMMC compliance isn’t the framework itself; it’s getting leadership and internal teams to fully commit. CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is now the standard for doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Without it, companies risk losing access to government contracts altogether. Here’s how to […]
CMMC 2.0 Explained: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
The Department of Defense (DoD) created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to strengthen the protection of sensitive defense information and ensure that every organization in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is practicing baseline cybersecurity. For companies that want to do business with the DoD, understanding and implementing CMMC is no longer optional. Below, we’ll […]
Navigating CMMC Compliance: 3.3 Audit and Accountability
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) serves as a framework designed to enhance the cybersecurity posture of organizations working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and its supply chain. Central to achieving CMMC compliance is the adherence to Audit and Accountability requirements from the AU control family. Understanding CMMC Audit and Accountability Requirements The AU […]
Understanding On-Premise SIEM : A Strategic Choice for CMMC Compliance
In the realm of cybersecurity compliance, selecting the right on-premise SIEM (security information and event management) solution is paramount, especially for organizations striving to achieve compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). While cloud-based SIEM solutions have gained popularity for their scalability and accessibility, there are compelling reasons why an on-premise SIEM might be […]
National Security Memorandum & DHS Pathfinder Assessment
Happy Monday, and thanks for tuning in to this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda! This past month, President Biden issued a national security memorandum, instructing the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber team and NIST to work together with federal agencies to develop cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure operators and owners. The memorandum also […]
Recent Ransomware Attack & New CMMC Member
Happy Tuesday, and thanks for tuning in to this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda. I hope everyone had an awesome Independence Day weekend! Last week, about 1500 businesses were affected by the Kaseya ransomware attack. Although it has been said that only a small number of Kaseya’s direct customers were affected, many of those […]
CMMC AB Authorizes First Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization
Happy Monday, and thanks for tuning into this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda! First things first, don’t forget to register for our webinar this week! On Wed, Jun 16th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT, we will be discussing an effective way to “Bulletproof” your network and your reputation. All your questions on […]
President Releases Executive Order on Cybersecurity; CMMC-AB On Path to Approve First Assessor
Happy Monday, and thanks for tuning in to this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda! Last week, President Biden released an executive order which focuses primarily on improving cybersecurity within the federal government. Essentially, the executive order states that software sold to the federal government will need to comply with strict standards within six months. […]
CMMC AB Appoints First CEO & Launches Industry Advisory Council
Happy Monday, and thanks for tuning into this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda! In recent cybersecurity news, there have been reports of personal data being scraped from more than 500 million LinkedIn users and posted for sale online. This comes not too long after Facebook’s similar incident of personal data being leaked from more […]
CMMC Spreading Throughout Federal Agencies
Happy Monday, and thanks for tuning into this week’s segment of Mondays with Miranda! Solarwinds has become the talk of the (cyber) town, as news has just been released stating that NASA and the FAA are also victims of the recent cyber attack. The attack hit nine U.S. government agencies and about 100 private companies, […]