Is Your MSP, MSSP or Cloud Service Provider Risking Your NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC Readiness?
Are you a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor that uses an External Service Provider (ESP) like AWS, GCC or an ERP that contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? Then you should consider that as of today, ESPs will be included in scope for assessments which require them to follow specific rules outlined in NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC ). In addition to this and although not a…
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Security Alert for MFA – How Malicious Users Are Bypassing MFA
We’ve recently noticed a concerning trend that could impact you and your organization. Recently there has been a significant increase in incidents where malicious users are successfully bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This poses a serious risk to the security of your accounts and sensitive information. While MFA is a great security measure, even it’s not safe from being compromised. These recent incidents have involved sophisticated phishing attacks designed to trick…
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Cybersecurity Insurance is a Waste of Money… Unless You’re Following These Four Requirements!
Christopher Souza | CEO Cybersecurity insurance is an increasingly popular solution for businesses to protect themselves against today’s volatile cybersecurity threats. While cybersecurity insurance can provide some degree of a safety net for businesses, there are numerous considerations to keep in mind for your cybersecurity policy to work and pay out a claim in the unfortunate case of a breach. In this article, we’ll clarify some often-overlooked requirements to help…
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How To Choose a Managed Services Provider (MSP)
While many managed service providers advertise their technical skills and certifications, potential customers should analyze their core values as well. Technical skills are relatively constant throughout the market but focusing on teamwork and continuous improvement is rare and should greatly influence your vendor decision. The truth is, all managed services providers (MSP) are far more alike than people realize – ourselves included. They all use the same- if not identical-…
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The Reasons You Need a vCISO for CMMC Compliance
Today’s Business Need for a vCISO There’s little doubt that the influx of new government regulations around privacy and data security requirements have become the primary area of focus for many DIB (Defense Industrial Base) and GSA contractors. These companies are now required to become compliant with a relatively new DoD mandate known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) which requires these contractors meet and sustain an on-going cybersecurity…
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Do I Need MSSP Services If I Already Have an MSP
Businesses across the globe are partnering with managed services providers (MSPs) to maximize business efficiency, embrace new technologies, and increase their IT ROI. However, with the growing cases of cybercrime and data breaches, implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy has also become a core area of focus for today’s businesses. Considering that cybercrime damages are anticipated to climb to a massive $6 trillion as soon as the end of 2021 according to Cybercrime Magazine, partnering with a…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
