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Why is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Important?

Why is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Important?

September, 2021 | Foster Charles

Organizations of all types and sizes face unrelenting threats from malicious actors, including organized cybercrime, corporate espionage, and state-sponsored attackers. Every business owes it to [...]

How Can the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Help Small Businesses?

How Can the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Help Small Businesses?

September, 2021 | Foster Charles

Many small businesses do not consider themselves worthy enough targets for more advanced attacks, such as advanced persistent threats (APTs). As such, they often have only minimal cybersecurity [...]

What is NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

What is NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

September, 2021 | Foster Charles

The NIST cybersecurity framework is a globally recognized standard that offers guidance on how organizations can mitigate information security risks. It is updated regularly to reflect the most [...]

3 Ways Dark Web Monitoring Helps Ensure a Successful CMMC Assessment

3 Ways Dark Web Monitoring Helps Ensure a Successful CMMC Assessment

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

While the cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) framework makes no mention of the dark web, it is essential that security leaders understand the risk it presents.

CMMC Certification: Why Managed Detection and Response is Critical

CMMC Certification: Why Managed Detection and Response is Critical

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) 2.0 requires a multilayered approach to information security. Of the 171 practices listed in the CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity framework, 11 fall into [...]

How Can Security Awareness Training Help with Your CMMC Certification?

How Can Security Awareness Training Help with Your CMMC Certification?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework first introduces the need for security awareness training in level 2. The value of training employees to become more aware of [...]

CMMC Certification: Why SIEM Should Matter to You

CMMC Certification: Why SIEM Should Matter to You

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

The cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) 2.0 is a journey towards proactive security, whereby organizations ultimately shift their focus to preventing security events from occurring in [...]

Do You Know Which of the CMMC Levels You Should Choose?

Do You Know Which of the CMMC Levels You Should Choose?

August, 2021 | Foster Charles

Prior to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, defense contractors were responsible for implementing, maintaining, and assessing their own cybersecurity practices in accordance with the [...]

CMMC Compliance Checklist: 4 Things Not To Overlook

CMMC Compliance Checklist: 4 Things Not To Overlook

August, 2021 | Sal Marino

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 replaces the current DFARS 252.204-7012 clause that defense contractors currently have to when entering into a contract with the Department [...]

Building a CMMC Compliance Checklist for Level 3 Certification

Building a CMMC Compliance Checklist for Level 3 Certification

August, 2021 | Aaron Bandzes

Most organizations wanting to contract or subcontract with the Department of Defense should aim for CMMC level 3. This is the minimum required level for handling controlled unclassified information [...]

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