GDPR and NIST Cybersecurity Compliance
By now, most companies know about GDPR and its directives on handling personal data — from email addresses to personnel data. But the connections between NIST cyber security compliance and GRPR compliance is far less obvious.
Identifying and Safeguarding CUI
If you’ve heard of NIST SP 800-171, or operate within the Department of Defense ecosystem, you’re probably familiar with the term CUI, or Controlled Unclassified Information. Often used interchangeably with Covered Defense Information (CDI), CUI is, technically, “information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and government-wide policies but is not classified.”
New National & DoD Cyber Strategies
On Friday, September 21st, the Trump Administration released a new cyber security strategy. According to Cyber Defense Magazine, it is the “first fully articulated National Cyber Strategy released in 15 years.” The President’s National Cyber Strategy is said to protect our networks by “securing Federal networks and information about our Nation’s critical infrastructure, as well as combating cybercrime and improving incident reporting.” As President Trump said, “We must protect the American people, the homeland, and our great American way of life.” It is great to know that we are taking a step forward in protecting our fast-growing cyber world.
NIST 800-171 Risk Assessments: Straight Talk
What is a risk assessment, in the context of NIST cybersecurity compliance? What does it entail? When should we conduct the risk assessment? Who can do it for us, or can we do it ourselves?
Cybersecurity Events for Small Businesses
Good morning and happy Monday! There is some interesting cyber news that I want to share with you today, but first, let’s discuss upcoming events. This Thursday, September 13th.
Five NIST & DFARS Questions With Christopher Michaud
PBN: What are some of the specialized DoD subcontractors that can benefit from the NeQter Labs Compliance Engine?
CUI Workshop & DoD Security Concerns
Good morning and happy Monday, everyone! I have lots of great news this week, but first, I want to talk about a few events that will be happening soon.
Mondays With Miranda: August 20, 2018
Happy Monday, Everyone! I’ve got lots of interesting news today regarding the DoD, but first, I want to talk about a few upcoming events.
Mondays With Miranda: August 13, 2018
The world’s largest chip manufacturer, The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), was hacked just about a week ago, now.
Demand Grows for NIST Compliance Tools
Small Businesses Seek NIST Compliance to Protect Sensitive Information and Retain & Grow Their Defense Work MIDDLETOWN, RI – AUGUST 9, 2018 – In under a year, NeQter Labs has worked with hundreds of companies across the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, fulfilling the companies’ NIST SP 800-171 compliance requirements and ensuring protection of […]