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CMMC Compliance: How MSPs Can Help Prime Contractors Get Their Supply Chain Compliant

November 26, 2024

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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Compliance

NIST CSF 2.0: What Business Leaders Should Know

April 09, 2024

The newly updated NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 is here, and it’s packed with important updates that business leaders need to know to keep their companies safe. Let’s dive into what NIST CSF 2.0 means for you and why it’s more important than ever.

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Compliance

CMMC Proposed Rule is Here: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2024

The Department of Defense (DoD) officially published the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification on October 15, 2024. CMMC compliance will start appearing in defense contracts as early as Q225 and be a requirement in all contracts by October 1, 2026.

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Cybersecurity, Compliance

What is a SOC 2 Compliance Report and Why it Matters to Your Business

January 01, 2024

When considering a managed service provider (MSP) for your business, it's important to evaluate their approach to securing sensitive data. Conducting due diligence to ensure that the MSP has the necessary controls in place to protect your sensitive information is highly recommended.

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Compliance, IT Solutions & Support

The Evolution of Identity and Access Management (IAM)

April 23, 2021

In a recent presentation to business leaders, Kent Goodrow, a Systems Engineering client Account Manager, spoke about the evolution of identity and access management (IAM). He noted the increasing business exposure to modern threats due to work-from-anywhere, cloud-first environments. Kent detailed how IAM has evolved over the last few years and how it now works to protect access to corporate resources. Below is an outline of his presentation on implementing IAM as your organization's first line of defense.

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Compliance, Cloud Security

Secure Disposal of E-Waste: A Responsible Approach

October 21, 2019

In 2022, a total of 62 million tons of e-waste was generated worldwide, which is enough to fill 1.55 million 40-ton trucks. This amount of waste would be sufficient to encircle the equator if the trucks were arranged bumper-to-bumper. The United States alone contributed a staggering 7.2 million tons of this waste.

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Compliance, IT Solutions & Support

Guest Blog: How to Read a SOC Examination Report

November 30, 2016

Many organizations include the review of Service Organization Controls (SOC) examination reports in their annual vendor due diligence activities; however, most are unsure of what they should be looking for in the report.  Determining what is relevant and knowing how to read a SOC examination report can help to ensure that organizations get the most value and assurance out of their review.

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Compliance