The protection of sensitive information is a critical priority for every business. This responsibility is not just for the protection of the organization, but to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Controlled Unclassified Information program (CUI) was implemented which identifies information…
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There have been many wars across the world since the beginning of time. Most of these wars were physical, boots on the ground, firefights. Taking a few glances at the news tells you that we are moving into the territory…
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What is the Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021? The Cyber Incident Notification Act (CINA) (read full text here) began circulating in draft format on June 16th. Led by Mark Warner, Senate Intelligence Chair, Marco Rubio, and Susan Collins, its emergence…
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Microsoft 365 is a very secure environment when used properly. This means following practices that will minimize the chances of unauthorized access. Administrators should pay attention to all of the following points and periodically review how well the accounts and…
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In the aftermath of the SolarWinds and Hafnium incidents in recent months, and as panic buying is sweeping multiple states in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack triggering long lines and emergency declarations, this week President Biden signed…
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For contractors within the Defense Industry Base (DIB), 2021 is a pivotal year. The DoD (Department of Defense) is moving from self-certification models and adopting the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). To be eligible to service DoD contracts, contractors must…
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In recently released special publication 800-172, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), details enhanced security requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) for non-federal systems and organizations. The final version, released on February 2nd, 2021, contains information for protecting the confidentiality, integrity,…
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Cyber thieves are always evolving their arsenal at every technological advancement. Research proves that threats against diverse layers are increasing, and enterprises aren’t keen enough to keep them at bay. According to Microsoft’s Security Signals research, companies lag in curbing…
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Microsoft has several tools available to make compliance easier. One of them is undergoing serious changes. The company has announced the end of life for Azure Information Protection classic. Most users only have until March 31st to migrate their information to…
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A lot of companies are migrating to Microsoft 365. Doing so has a number of advantages, but the migration process itself can be fraught with problems. One worry companies might have is keeping everything secure through the process. Here are some…
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Protecting the organization’s infrastructure is a critical priority for IT departments in every sector. Cybercrime statistics are sobering. Attacks occur at the rate of one attack every 39 seconds, and 81% of organizations surveyed underwent a successful unauthorized intrusion. Organizations that process and…
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What is CUI The Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program was established by Executive Order 13556 on November 4, 2010, and standardized the way the executive branch handles unclassified information that requires safeguarding. Prior to the CUI program, departments and agencies…
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