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Understanding the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework

What is SAMA?   SAMA, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, is the central bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It plays a critical role in regulating the financial and…

Overview of PCI DSS

What is PCI DSS? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of credit card data security standards designed by the PCI SSC to ensure that…

Overview of FedRAMP

What is FedRAMP?   Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), is a U.S. government-wide program established to provide a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for…

Overview of SOC 2

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing procedure focused on data privacy. It has been developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is…

How to Comply with DFARS 7012

With the upcoming phase-in of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), it’s crucial for contractors to understand the existing regulatory framework, DFARS 7012, which mandates cybersecurity controls for protecting Controlled…

What is CMMC 2.0?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, launched in 2024, is a streamlined cybersecurity framework designed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It aims to enhance cybersecurity practices across…

What is CCPA?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is one of the most far-reaching privacy laws in the United States. It came into effect on January 1, 2020 and is designed to…

Financial Services Modernization with GLBA

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is a U.S. federal law also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999.  It requires financial institutions to explain how they share and protect…

Complying with GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework enacted by the European Union (EU) to regulate how the personal data of individuals in the EU is collected, processed,…

NEN 7510: A Guide to Healthcare Information Security in the Netherlands

When a ransomware attack hit Maastricht University in December 2019, the entire digital infrastructure collapsed. Nineteen thousand students couldn’t access course materials, researchers faced looming grant deadlines with no access
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Understanding the CAIQ

Is CAIQ for You? Are you evaluating cloud service providers and drowning in security questionnaires? Do you need to prove your cloud vendor did their due diligence before the next
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NIST SP 800-53 – The Gold Standard for Cybersecurity

Have You Ever Wondered What Keeps Federal Systems Secure in an Age of Escalating Cyber Threats? Picture this: It’s 2:00 AM, and a federal agency discovers a data breach. Critical
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Securing CUI with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2

NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 stands as the mandatory cybersecurity standard for any organization handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under federal contracts. This isn’t voluntary guidance or a best-practice recommendation.
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Building a Practical Cybersecurity Program with NIST CSF

How do you build a cybersecurity program that’s both comprehensive and practical- without breaking the bank or overwhelming your team? The answer lies in a framework that strips away complexity
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Understanding the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The question isn’t whether AI will transform your business—it’s whether you’ll manage the risks before they manage you. Every day, AI systems make thousands of decisions that affect real people:
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How to Complete Your Security Risk Analysis for MIPS in 2025

MIPS or the Merit-based Incentive Payment System is a performance-based reimbursement program under Medicare, developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reward healthcare providers for quality,
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How to Prepare for your CMMC Certification

You’ve spent months implementing security controls. Your policies are polished. Your System Security Plan (SSP) is complete. Now comes the moment of truth: the official CMMC assessment. For many defense
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Your CMMC Roadmap

The path to CMMC compliance doesn’t have to feel like navigating uncharted territory. With CMMC requirements entering new DoD contracts and full implementation approaching rapidly, your organization needs a clear
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