In an era where cybercrime is on the rise, one of the most critical roles to a company’s safety is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). However, as businesses continue to seek outsourced solutions for all matters of information technology (IT) and cybersecurity, many are turning to external, virtual CISOs (vCISO) to oversee company IT. Given the central position and wide-reaching influence of a company’s CISO, virtual CISO advantages for executives extend well beyond analogous benefits and ROI of other managed IT services.
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The Best Features of Endpoint Management Solutions
Years ago, planning and executing a cyberdefense strategy was much simpler than it is today. A big reason digital assets are harder to protect boils down to the endpoints on which they’re stored and accessed, which now includes desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. That’s why finding a quality endpoint management solution is the key to keeping your company and its stakeholders safe.
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Overview of NIST SP 800-171 Requirements
In order to work with the US Department of Defense (DoD), companies need to strengthen their cyberdefenses to avoid compromising the security of our armed forces and, by extension, all Americans. Doing so requires complying with Special Publication 800-171, a publication of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Following all NIST SP 800 171 requirements is just the first step toward DoD preferred contractor status.
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Network Security Monitoring Under CMMC
Companies seeking out lucrative contracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD) need to bolster their cybersecurity to protect our servicemen and citizens, abroad and domestically. To do so, they need to achieve compliance with the Cybersecurity Model Maturity Certification (CMMC), a framework published by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, also known as OUSD(A&S). Employing network security monitoring best practices is a crucial component of CMMC compliance and, ultimately, working with the DoD.
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Are You Ready for CMMC Level 3 Certification?
Working with the US government, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD), can be extremely lucrative. However, given how critical the DoD’s security is to the well-being of all Americans domestic and abroad, it also requires would-be contractors to take all available precautions in physical and digital security. Enter the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), published by the OUSD (A&S), or the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. To that end, CMMC level 3 is a significant milestone on your way to DoD contacts.
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The Pro’s and Con’s of Outsourced Managed Antivirus
One of the most basic and essential protections for any business or personal computer is antivirus software. Malware and viruses have always been one of the main vectors of cyberattacks, and that is no different entering the third decade of the 20th century. Per Forbes, computer viruses posed a bigger threat in 2020 than could have been expected due to the new cyber-reality the pandemic created. In which case, managed antivirus services are more critical than ever.
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IoT Cybersecurity Solutions for Your Business
The introduction of IoT networks has dramatically boosted the connectivity and output of many organizations.
This boost has caused an explosion in IoT devices, and IoT networks have become widespread across many business ecosystems. Coupled with the transition into industry 4.0, we can only expect this trend to continue, as the success of an industry 4.0 transition relies on the use of IoT devices and networks. The benefits of IoT adoption are clear. However we must not rush into widespread adoption without considering the security ramifications.
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Basics of Virtual CISO Consulting Services
For companies looking to optimize their cybersecurity and ward off cybercrime threats, there is no more essential position to consider than that of the chief information security officer, also known as the CISO. However, as businesses gradually come to outsource more of their information technology (IT) and functionalities to service providers, virtual CISO consulting services, also known as vCISO, have become a compelling option. This article will break down everything you need to know about vCISO.
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PCI Summit Sessions: Data Storage in Scope with Stephen Cavey
This year, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is celebrating its 15th birthday. And while PCI DSS continues to evolve, data storage remains a central aspect to compliance for any organization that handles sensitive cardholder data. How companies approach, manage, and guard their data storage is critical to both keeping hackers at bay and maintaining PCI compliance.
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How To Conduct Virtual CISO Training
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
Teaching is a tool often undervalued in a fast-paced business environment.
But when it comes to security, you must take your time and understand what is needed; preparation prevents poor performance.