Cybersecurity threats continue to rise in both volume and sophistication and for credit unions, the stakes are especially high. In response, regulatory oversight has intensified as the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has named cybersecurity its top supervisory priority for 2025. Credit unions—particularly those with limited internal IT capacity—must
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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 The tool's static nature meant updates were infrequent, leaving credit unions with outdated guidance in a rapidly changing environment.
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.
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CMMC Compliance: How MSPs Can Help Prime Contractors Get Their Supply Chain Compliant
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.
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