Data Loss Prevention (DLP) involves using tools and processes to ensure that vulnerable data is not lost, used with malicious intents, or utilized by unauthorized individuals. In an organization, sensitive data can be compromised by both internal and external sources....
The digital revolution has made lives easier but has also brought along some unique challenges for growing businesses, one of the most common of which is the increased rate of cyberattacks. In fact, research shows that from 2019 to 2020, 68% of organizations...
Organizations seeking CMMC certification who’ve proven to effectively implement NIST SP 800-171 protocols shouldn’t have a difficult time becoming CMMC compliant. However, the businesses that might not have been playing by the rules should be prepared for a large...
Preparing for Your CMMC Audit Organizations seeking Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification must make sure their company is 100% ready for certification before they begin the certification process, or they will fail their audits. Assessment guides are available to...
Why Are Cybersecurity Self-Assessments No Longer Sufficient? In 2020, the Internet Crime Complaint Center received a staggering 791,790 complaints totaling $4.1 billion in damages, up 69% since 2019. As these attacks continue to accelerate, the Department of Defense...
What Is CUI? As companies are learning more about the government’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, there’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding CUI or Controlled Unclassified Information. CMMC was designed to protect CUI, but...
