Beyond Defense: How CMMC is Redefining Cybersecurity Standards Across Industries
Christopher Souza | CEO The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been the pivotal certification in strengthening cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), but its impact won’t stop there and is expected to extend far beyond defense. With the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) rule proposed on January 15, 2025, the handling of CUI across all federal contractors will be standardized meaning that contractors within industries that engage…
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Friend or Foe? AI’s Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity
Christopher Souza | CEO Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape by acting as both a powerful shield and a potential vulnerability. While AI has the ability to strengthen defenses with automation and threat detection, it also introduces new risks from cybercriminals leveraging the same technology for more sophisticated attacks unlike anything done before. But just like any tool, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, making it…
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The Costliest Cybersecurity Myth
Christopher Souza | CEO The Costliest Cybersecurity Myth: “We’re Too Small to Be Attacked” Cybersecurity is full of myths, but one of the most dangerous—and expensive—misconceptions among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is the belief that they are too small to be targeted by cybercriminals. Many SMBs assume that hackers focus their efforts on large enterprises with deep pockets, but the reality is that cybercriminals are opportunistic. They exploit vulnerabilities…
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Breaking Down the Latest DoD CIO Memorandum on CMMC Requirements
Christopher Souza | CEO The DoD CIO office has released a new memorandum that provides much-needed clarity on the assessment versus attestation requirements for Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSAs) and Contracting Officers. This memo explicitly defines when each level of CMMC will be required and, by extension, what type of assessment will be necessary. For organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) classified within any defense-specific category, CMMC Level 2 Certification (C3PAO…
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Cybersecurity Insurance – What You Need to Know to Stay Covered
Christopher Souza | CEO When it comes to cybersecurity, proactive steps are key to mitigating damage. Cybersecurity insurance has become a vital component of business resilience strategies in today’s world. Cybercriminals are constantly developing more sophisticated ways to attack your data, with AI-driven phishing and supply chain breaches becoming increasingly prevalent. As a result, businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented risks that demand a multi-layered defense. Insurers are responding by raising…
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Safe Shopping: Essential Cyber Security Tips for the Holidays
Christopher Souza | CEO With the holidays upon us, the season of gift-giving is in full swing. Black Friday sales are starting earlier each year, and Cyber Monday always brings some enticing deals. But sometimes, those deals are too good to be true. When shopping online, you’re essentially putting a lot of personal information out there—making it easier for hackers to access details like your full name, shipping and billing…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
