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Achieving DFARS 800-171 Compliance: Essential Steps for Contractors in Connecticut

Achieving DFARS 800-171 Compliance: Essential Steps for Contractors in Connecticut

August, 2024 | Charles IT

Introduction As a contractor working with the Department of Defense (DoD), ensuring compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 800-171 is not just a legal [...]

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Safeguarding Digital Assets

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Safeguarding Digital Assets

May, 2024 | Charles IT

In an era where manufacturing companies are increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of operational resilience. With automation, IoT devices, and interconnected [...]

Acquisition Advantage: MSPs Simplifying Compliance for Expanding SMBs

Acquisition Advantage: MSPs Simplifying Compliance for Expanding SMBs

May, 2024 | Charles IT

In today’s modern business world, compliance with industry regulations has become a critical factor for success, especially for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) looking to expand their [...]

DIY No More: MSPs Redefining Compliance for SMBs

DIY No More: MSPs Redefining Compliance for SMBs

April, 2024 | Charles IT

It’s safe to say that these days, compliance isn’t just an IT industry buzzword but a critical component for the success and security of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As regulations [...]

DFARS Compliance Checklist for Manufacturing Companies

DFARS Compliance Checklist for Manufacturing Companies

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

Companies that manufacture products for the US Department of Defense (DoD) must comply with cybersecurity standards set by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). These [...]

DFARS 252.204-7012: 14 Control Families You Can’t Afford to Overlook

DFARS 252.204-7012: 14 Control Families You Can’t Afford to Overlook

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

Any Department of Defense (DoD) contractor must comply with the security standards of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) before it can be given access to controlled [...]

DFARS vs CMMC: What's the Difference?

DFARS vs CMMC: What's the Difference?

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

If you’re an existing US Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, then you’ve probably achieved Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance by now. But did you know that CMMC [...]

What Is DFARS and What Does it Mean to Be Compliant?

What Is DFARS and What Does it Mean to Be Compliant?

February, 2023 | Foster Charles

If your company has contracts with the Department of Defense or any other federal agency, you'll need to pay close attention to DFARS regulations. These rules are crucial for ensuring compliance and [...]

Understanding the Purpose of NIST CSF Controls

Understanding the Purpose of NIST CSF Controls

October, 2021 | Foster Charles

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was first released in 2014 with the purpose of promoting better risk management and innovation across the critical infrastructure sector in the US. Since then, it has [...]

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 [...]

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