The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask your SIEM Provider & When You Should Probably Re-Evaluate Your Current Solution
First Things First: What is a SIEM? A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution that collects and analyzes security data from multiple sources in real-time to detect and respond to security threats. It aggregates and correlates logs and alerts generated from different sources, such as network devices, servers, and applications, and uses machine learning algorithms to identify patterns of suspicious behavior or anomalies. SIEMs also provide…
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HAVE ITAR DATA AND CMMC REQUIREMENTS? READ THIS TODAY: MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE!
In the world of defense industry regulations, ITAR and CMMC are two important sets of regulatory requirements that many within the defense industrial base need to adhere to. Although both regulations are distinct and tailored to their respective purposes, many companies dealing with ITAR-controlled items or information will need to comply with CMMC requirements to do business with the DoD, which adds an additional layer of complexity- and potential costs-…
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Stop Relying on NIST 800-171 Self-Assessments: 5 Reasons They’re (Probably) Wasting Your Time
As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) with decades of cybersecurity experience, we have conducted countless assessments for organizations to help them address their compliance obligations and consistently notice that the vast majority of the organizations that have conducted self-assessments are strikingly off mark, leading to frustration, considerable time loss, and the unnecessary expenditure of valuable resources. While self-assessments may seem like a cost-effective way to evaluate compliance with the…
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Enclaves for NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC? Not So Fast: 5 Things To be Aware of When Considering an Enclave Solution
In your quest as a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor to tackle the intricate aspects of NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, you’ve likely been bombarded with a plethora of marketing claims promising swift, ‘silver bullet’ compliance solutions alleviating your woes. This is understandably enticing for small to medium-sized DIBs grappling between successfully addressing the complex layers of these extensive compliance prerequisites and the cost of implementing them. However, many DIBS…
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We’re Updating TSI’s Managed IT Support Services: Security and Compliance Notification
As today’s cybersecurity threats increase in frequency, complexity, and impact, we’ve had to adapt our IT services model to address these very areas of focus. Over the last few years, this evolution has led TSI toward becoming a full-fledged Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) that can not only help address your cybersecurity gaps but also help achieve our clients’ compliance requirements. As your trusted IT partner, it’s of the utmost…
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MSP Questions: How Much Does Your MSP/MSSP Know About CMMC Requirements?
1. Do they ‘practice what they preach’- Does your MSP/MSSP at least meet or exceed the same CMMC requirements that you need to follow? A: You’re only as strong as your weakest link…..It’s of the utmost importance that your MSP not only understand the complete set of CMMC requirements but that they’ve implemented at the very minimum, the comparable security controls that are being asked of you. Not only does…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
