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Audit Bliss: MSPs Turning Compliance from Burden to Benefit

Audit Bliss: MSPs Turning Compliance from Burden to Benefit

May, 2024 | Charles IT

In regulated businesses, compliance audits are a necessary aspect of operations for organizations across various industries. These audits, aimed at ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and [...]

NIST CSF 1.0 VS 2.0: What’s the Difference?

NIST CSF 1.0 VS 2.0: What’s the Difference?

May, 2024 | Charles IT

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying on top of the latest frameworks and standards is critical for businesses working to protect their digital assets. One such framework that has [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Small Business: 5 Useful Resources

NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Small Business: 5 Useful Resources

September, 2022 | Foster Charles

True or False: Cyber criminals would rather target large enterprises than small businesses. Answer: FALSE! One of the most pervasive myths about cybersecurity is the assumption that small businesses [...]

Can You Name the Cybersecurity Regulations That Apply to the Financial Industry?

Can You Name the Cybersecurity Regulations That Apply to the Financial Industry?

August, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Can You Name the Cybersecurity Regulations That Apply to the Financial Industry? Financial services is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the world as it plays a vital role in [...]

How a vCISO Can Help Your Organization Meet NIST CSF Requirements

How a vCISO Can Help Your Organization Meet NIST CSF Requirements

July, 2022 | Foster Charles

With the increasing number of cyber attacks happening every day, it is more important than ever for businesses to implement a robust cybersecurity program. One of the most straightforward ways to do [...]

NIST CSF Profiles for Ransomware Risk Management

NIST CSF Profiles for Ransomware Risk Management

July, 2022 | Foster Charles

Ransomware is an ever-present risk these days, which is why businesses are constantly seeking ways to bolster their defenses. One excellent way of doing this is by using a robust cybersecurity [...]

How Does NIST CSF Relate to the Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Law?

How Does NIST CSF Relate to the Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Law?

July, 2022 | Foster Charles

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) provides voluntary, consensus-based industry standards and best practices for enhancing the security of [...]

What Are the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Password Guidelines?

What Are the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Password Guidelines?

June, 2022 | Foster Charles

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a set of guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help organizations improve their cyber defenses. Whether a [...]

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