NIST 800-53 System and Information Integrity SI-2(2) Flaw Remediation Automated Flaw Remediation Status Determine if system components have applicable security-relevant software and firmware updates installed using [Assignment: organization-defined automated mechanisms] [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]. Click here to Start your FREE trial today! Explainer video What is a Cybersecurity Compliance Framework? You don’t need to clutter your security and privacy programs with an ever-increasing number of tools as they become more sophisticated.…
NIST 800-53 System and Services Acquisitions SA-17(3) Developer Security and Privacy Architecture and Design Formal Correspondence Require the developer of the system system component or system service to:(a) Produce as an integral part of the development process a formal top-level specification that specifies the interfaces to security-relevant hardware software and firmware in terms of exceptions error messages and effects;(b) Show via proof to the extent feasible with additional informal demonstration as necessary…
CMMC v2.0 3.1 ACCESS CONTROL AC.L2-3.1.14 Route remote access via managed access control points Routing remote access through managed access control points enhances explicit organizational control over such connections reducing the susceptibility to unauthorized access to organizational systems resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of CUI. Click here to Start your FREE trial today! Explainer video What is a Cybersecurity Compliance Framework? You don’t need to clutter your security and privacy…
NIST 800-171 3.9 PERSONNEL SECURITY 3.9.1 Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI Personnel security screening (vetting) activities involve the evaluation/assessment of individual’s conduct integrity judgment loyalty reliability and stability (i.e. the trustworthiness of the individual) prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI. The screeningactivities reflect applicable federal laws Executive Orders directives policies regulations and specific criteria established for the level of access required for assigned…
NERC CIP-002 through CIP-014 Revision 6_CIP-009-6 3.1
NERC CIP-002 through CIP-014 Revision 6 Recovery Plan Review, Update and Communication CIP-009-6 3.1 3.1 No later than 90 calendar days after completion of a recovery plan test or actual recovery: 3.2.1. Update the Cyber Security Incident response plan(s); and3.2.2. Notify each person or group with a defined role in the Cyber Security Incident response plan of the updates. M3. Acceptable evidence includes but is not limited to each of the applicable…
NIST 800-53 Media Protection MP-6 Media Sanitization a. Sanitize [Assignment: organization-defined system media] prior to disposal release out of organizational control or release for reuse using [Assignment: organization-defined sanitization techniques and procedures]; andb. Employ sanitization mechanisms with the strength and integrity commensurate with the security category or classification of the information. Click here to Start your FREE trial today! Explainer video What is a Cybersecurity Compliance Framework? You don’t need…
Things to Avoid While Practicing Organizational Agility
Even though it’s no secret that small to medium-sized businesses often have vastly fewer resources in comparison to larger enterprises, prioritizing agility is just as critical for their survival. This is because, in today’s world, where a variety of unpleasant surprises can arise at any time, you must be well prepared to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Recent events, such as the pandemic, supply chain issues, war, inflation and The Great Resignation, serve as…
Making the Case for SMB Agility
The last two years have been a bumpy ride for organizations of all sizes globally. During this time, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were hit the worst. Since most SMBs have limited cash and resources, setbacks were much more severe for them than for big corporations with more resources. Irrespective of whether your company had to completely shut down during the COVID-19 lockdowns or whether it had to create a touchless customer…
WHO NEEDS A CMMC CERTIFICATION?
Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification a.k.a. CMMC certification is a comprehensive framework that protects crucial information from complex cyberattacks. CMMC Certification is a program that has been rolled out by the Department of Defense (DoD) for standardizing the implementation of cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The CMMC enables the DIB to efficiently and effectively protect data and information stored on all DoD networks. In addition to this, it enhances the…
What is Organizational Agility? It’s hard to predict the future. Just think of all that has happened in the world in the last two years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to supply chain issues to inflation and war, no one could have predicted these events early enough to be adequately prepared. These challenges make it more difficult for companies to succeed and achieve their long-term objectives. When the needs of your employees, customers…
10 Considerations Before Buying an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Security Solution
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Phishing Attack Prevention: How to Identify & Avoid Phishing Scams
Crybercrime is on the rise as technology advances. And phishing is one of the most common scams today. But it’s also so popular because it’s easy to scam thousands with it. Whether you’re a business or an individual, it’s easy to identify and prevent falling prey to phishing scams since they’re so common. Here are a few ways to identify and prevent phishing: 1. The first thing to do is to be…
5 Elements of Effective Tech Acceleration
Are you up to date with the current technology landscape? Do you have an idea of what it will look like in the next five to 10 years? Knowing this information is crucial as it can significantly impact your business. The technology landscape is constantly evolving. Organizations must keep up with these developments to avoid being left behind by competitors and customers. This is where tech acceleration can come to the rescue.…
3 Common Tech Acceleration Mistakes
As a business executive, you often face the task of keeping up with current technology trends to boost productivity, lower expenses, strengthen your brand value, enable new collaboration and maximize profitability. If you want to use new technology products and solutions to your advantage, follow the path of well-planned smart tech acceleration. While tech acceleration is about fast implementations that fix short-term issues and meet immediate needs, smart tech acceleration focuses on…
Top Tech Acceleration Technologies for 2022
Organizations have had to make several overnight adjustments to stay afloat over the last few years. If you’re like most businesses, you may have needed solutions to support remote work and collaboration. But are those tools pointing you in the right direction towards your long-term goals and vision? Two years into the pandemic, many businesses are starting to evaluate whether the technology solutions and products they implemented to help them adapt to…
Why You Must Comply With Your Cyber Liability Insurance
If you think that your cyber insurance claim will be cleared with no questions asked, think again. While reviewing your claim, your cyber insurance provider will assess whether you took “due care” to protect your business from being compromised by a cyberattack. While having a cyber liability insurance policy is non-negotiable today, you cannot be fully assured that your insurer will cover any of the costs you incur following a security breach.…
7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSPs
Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customer Once you understand the risks of not keeping your technologies up to date with the latest standards, you must do everything possible to refresh…
Top 4 Tech Trend Predictions for 2022
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Top 10 Tech and IT Buzzwords for 2022
Every few years, new technology is built that completely changes our understanding of the world. We must keep up if we don’t want to experience FOMO. And if you don’t keep up with technology, you risk losing out to your competitors. We have curated a list of the top 10 technology and IT buzzwords that are going to be all the rage in the near future, so you know exactly what you…
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Today’s technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start. A technology audit can assist you in better understanding and identifying gaps in your organization’s security, compliance and backup. A thorough technology audit can assist you in answering the following key questions: Is your current IT infrastructure…