Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 Certification is a complex process that follows these overarching steps: Choose the right SOC framework for your needs Determine the scope (or Type) of report…

If your organization processes personally identifiable information (PII), you need to take proactive measures to protect it. PII security matters because it puts people at risk personally, which is why…

The CIS Benchmarks are useful, free tools for jumpstarting your cybersecurity. They pave the way for deeper security through the CIS Controls, which in turn map onto other regulatory needs.…

To meet personally identifiable information (PII) compliance requirements, your team must: Understand what PII you have to protect Determine which regulations apply to it Install framework controls, as necessary Conduct…

With the staggering increase in cybercrime, more individuals and organizations are starting to understand the threat that a cybersecurity breach poses to their critical data. A cyber-attack on the defense…

There are many vulnerability management frameworks that organizations can choose from, including landmark guides from CISA, NIST, and SANS. Each has its strengths and weaknesses to consider when optimizing your…

To work with the US government, organizations need to implement NIST frameworks like the CSF. NIST SP 800-53 maps CSF principles into executable controls, which then translate into requirements in…

The Department of Defense (DoD) requires all military personnel, contractors, and anyone handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to complete DoD mandatory CUI training. This training ensures staff understand CUI marking…

Organizations that work with US government agencies have to follow various NIST frameworks to secure sensitive data. NIST incident response is spelled out in NIST SP 800-61, which also informs…

Any organization that works with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) must prove it can protect sensitive information by achieving DoD compliance. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the…