For nearly a decade, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) has been an important tool for many financial organizations assessing cybersecurity risks. It has provided a standardized way to evaluate both inherent risks and cybersecurity maturity. However, as cyberthreats evolved, the CAT struggled to keep pace. The tool's static nature meant updates were infrequent, leaving credit unions with outdated guidance in a rapidly changing environment.
It can often seem like compliance requirements such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) are just another burden - a chore that pulls resources away from day-to-day business operations. It’s easy to lose sight of why these initiatives matter. However, the reality is that CMMC compliance is far more than
Should you immediately decide to select an enclave approach for CMMC? The real answer is that it depends. It’s an important strategic decision to make early on in your compliance journey. Understanding the pros and cons of the enclave approach—and the alternatives—will help inform which direction you choose. It comes down to balancing security with operational efficiency and productivity. Ideally, you are not giving up one for the other.
On January 14, 2025, Fortinet announced several vulnerabilities impacting multiple products. At Systems Engineering, we are highlighting these vulnerabilities as they affect the Fortinet solutions we support. Specifically, these issues impact FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, and FortiClient for Windows.
It's no surprise that AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, but its role in amplifying brute-force attacks deserves closer attention. Brute-force attacks have long been a cybersecurity concern, where cybercriminals try to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or sensitive data by systematically trying every possible combination of usernames and passwords.
In today's digital landscape, criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing scams that are harder than ever to detect. From realistic fake messages to deepfake videos, these AI-driven tactics are designed to deceive and exploit both individuals and businesses. Staying informed and proactive is essential to safeguarding yourself and your organization from these escalating threats. In this blog, we'll explore AI-powered scams and share practical steps you can take to protect your personal and professional security.
As deadlines for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance draw closer, prime contractors face an increasing challenge: ensuring their own certification and supporting their entire supply chain in achieving compliance. This responsibility has become an urgent and complex priority for those managing defense contracts. The issue extends beyond the prime's readiness—subcontractors' compliance directly impacts your ability to deliver on the contract. The stakes are clear: one non-compliant subcontractor can jeopardize the entire supply chain.
