On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a much-anticipated press release on its CMMC. And let me tell you, DoD did something unexpected. During the release, DoD revealed its plans to retract CMMC 1.0 and replace it…
Wow, can you believe it? Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up this week. In honor of this year’s nationwide theme of “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart”, we shared essential Cybersecurity Pillars for SMBs. And as we have outlined, doing your part is…
Welcome back to the Third Week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Last week, we looked at cybersecurity policies, our 2nd Cybersecurity Pillar. These policies outline general security expectations, roles, and responsibilities. In essence, they are the rules that govern the organization’s…
Welcome back to another week in Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Last week, we discussed all things related to Awareness Training. And this week, we are looking at our 2nd Cybersecurity Pillar. Before we dive in, I have a question for you….
Introduction Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As I promised last week, today, we will discuss at the 1st Cybersecurity Pillar. But before we dive into that, I have a question for you. What is a small business’s greatest cybersecurity vulnerability? Its…
Hello, October! It’s the first day of October! For many people, October means it is time to break out the Halloween decorations. But October 1st means something entirely different for cybersecurity professionals. It is the first day of Cybersecurity Awareness…
It’s officially summertime! And with the combination of pandemic lockdowns and remote work, I know a lot of us have a stockpile of PTO days. So, do you know what that means? It is time for barbeques, pool parties, and…
What is your network’s greatest vulnerability? It’s your employees. Why? Because most employees don’t know how to identify phishing scams and other cyber threats. As a result, employees can open the cyber front door for hackers. And trust me, hackers…
Do you think your business is too small to attract the attention of cybercriminals? That is sadly not true. For hackers, stealing data from small businesses is like taking candy from a baby. Any business, regardless of size, can become a…
In 2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Its goal was simple: to protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from cybersecurity threats. And for DoD contractors, DFARS meant more regulations for those working…