CUI data can be difficult to label, especially when you are not sure what to look for. This ultimate guide will help you understand what CUI data is and how your organization can identify it! Understanding CUI Data Before you can learn how to properly identify CUI data, you must first have a thorough understanding…
Advances in technology and the advent of web applications have led to where almost everything that people do is done through the Internet. This can be anything from shopping to banking, and even watching movies. The popularity of these web applications also opened the door for hackers and other malicious third parties to exploit security…
Many of the organizational leadership we partner with puts forth tremendous effort when devising well-rounded cybersecurity policies and procedures. Unfortunately, many wrenches can get thrown into even the best-laid plans. Much of the time, the ability to avoid hiccups comes down to the end-users/employees. More specifically, your success hinges upon their ability to adhere to…
Like everything else in business, achieving optimal cybersecurity hygiene requires a level of balance. Of course, robust measures to prevent viruses and online scam artists from stealing vital information are a must. However, budget and scale play a pivotal factor. Arming a small business with a cybersecurity framework and system fit for a multinational corporation…
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is a new standard for implementing security across the Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain. All the Defence Industrial Base (DIB) companies will now require a CMMC certification to work with the DoD on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) projects. Previously, companies were responsible for their information systems’ security and any…
The CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) are standards-based on ascending maturity levels. It starts with “Basic Cybersecurity Hygiene” and goes up to “Advanced/Progressive.” Depending on the DoD contract being dealt with, the maturity levels have various demands to achieve certification. Here’s a breakdown of how it works: Level 1: safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) Level…
On January 31st last year, the CMMC V1.0 was published. From that point, there’s been more information released, informing the relevant parties about the CMMC Accreditation Body (AB). As time passes, the direction of the CMMC becomes more transparent and concise. And the AB will continue to add details and provide stability to the ecosystem. Currently,…
With the constant evolution in technology, the threat of cyber-attacks has become commonplace. Organizations have to take steps against them and create a culture that is secure and protected. Growing alongside their cybersecurity counterparts, cyber threats are becoming more and more sophisticated, to the point where companies without a cybersecurity culture are unable to defend…
Ransomware is malicious software or malware that is a serious threat to businesses and individuals as well. Attacks of ransomware are increasing day by day, so there is a need to educate users and clients about these kinds of attacks. If we can teach others how to detect an attack, it can show how to…
For the sake of our Cybersecurity Insights framework, let’s define sensitive data: Any information you must protect against unauthorized access is sensitive. The reason for this classified nature usually has to do with ethical or legal requirements, personal privacy, regulatory reasons, trade secrets, and other valuable business information. Essentially, this information is an integral component…
