LockBit Ransomware: A Critical Threat to Defense Manufacturing
In an increasingly digitized world, cybersecurity threats have become a paramount concern for businesses across all sectors and countries. One particularly insidious threat that has
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Benefits of Hiring a virtual CISO for Your Business
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top business priority. A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a high-level security professional who
When Should You Consider a vCISO for Your Business?
In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, ensuring the protection and security of sensitive information is critical. This is especially critical, considering
A vCISO Helps A Manufacturer Attain Better Cybersecurity Posture
An FPGA manufacturer’s basic cybersecurity efforts were spearheaded by their 2-man IT department. With growing security challenges and customers’ demand for privacy and protection, the
Keeping DIB Critical Infrastructure Safe from Cyber Attacks
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is essential for national security. Dive into actionable strategies that ensure its protection against evolving cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and continuous monitoring.
What Exactly is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Webinar
What Exactly is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) Webinar is a virtual event that aims to provide participants with an understanding of what Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is and how it affects their organizations. The webinar will cover the basics of CUI, its importance, and how it can be handled by organizations that deal with Federal information. The webinar will be hosted by Cleared Systems and will provide participants with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of CUI.
What is CMMC 2.0
The basic premise of the CMMC is to ensure that by 2025, all the DoD supply chain contractors and subcontractors, except for the providers of commercial-off-the-shelf products, should get a third-party certification for their proficiency in cybersecurity before embarking on the awarded contract.
What is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) refers to information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls under federal regulations or government-wide policies. CUI is a result of Executive Order 13556, which aims to standardize the management and protection of unclassified information across federal agencies.
Meeting CMMC 2.0 Requirements Using MSSPs and MSPs
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) version 2.0 was released in November 2021 is an improvement of CMMC meant to simplify and streamline the certification process. CMMC 2.0 includes the new CMMC levels and the updated procedures and practices. It also establishes a more targeted approach towards safeguarding controlled unclassified information. However, many organizations in the Defense Industrial Base are still reviewing the guidelines to understand how they can adjust and remain in line with CMMC 2.0.
NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Template
Streamline Your NIST SP 800-171 Compliance with Our Assessment Template: A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating and Enhancing Your Organization’s Cybersecurity Posture
The DoD’s current cybersecurity regulations are specified in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), released in 2015. DFARS required the defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to build resilient cybersecurity infrastructure following the 110 security controls specified by the National Institute of Technology and Standards Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) by the end of 2017.
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