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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Pen Testing versus Vulnerability Assessment
Feeling confused about security assessments? Are you unsure if a Vulnerability Assessment or Penetration Test is the right assessment for your organization? While both aim to test your defenses and…
Can you submit a SOC 2 Report instead of a Vendor Security Questionnaire?
Over the last decade, service organizations have been asked to prove their level of cyber hygiene before they are awarded a contract. The RFQs and contracts of small-medium sized businesses,…
SOC 2 versus ISO 27001
Organizations frequently face a tough choice between SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications as a means to showcase their security maturity. Comparing the two security standards can be tough and…
Transition to ISO 27001:2022
The ISO 27001:2022 certification standard was released in October 2022. It has replaced the ISO 27001:2013 edition via a three-year transition period, which ends on October 31, 2025. Companies with…
Cybersecurity Checklist for 2024
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations in 2024 as the digital landscape continues to evolve and cyber threats become more sophisticated. Though organizations across industries have regulatory requirements related…
How to Prevent the Impact of Ransomware
Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report found that 74% of all breaches were a result of human error due to social engineering. This statistic is based on the analysis of 16,312…
Technologies To Detect And Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report puts the cost of 95% of security incidents at $1 million – $2.25 million dollars. The report is based on the analysis of 16,312 security…
Can you have a Ransomware attack if you are HIPAA-compliant?
The short answer: Yes The in-depth answer: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the minimum standards for protecting sensitive patient health information (PHI). The Department of Health…
Sources of Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Systems
A cohort study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in December of 2022 revealed that Ransomware attacks targeting Healthcare delivery organizations more than doubled from 2016 to…
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,
How to Prepare for your CMMC Certification
You’ve spent months implementing security controls to prepare for your CMMC Certification. Your policies are polished. Your System Security Plan (SSP) is complete. Now comes the moment of truth: the
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
How to Select the Right C3PAO for Your CMMC Certification
For many cybersecurity frameworks you’ve dealt with, self-attestation is acceptable and gaps may be justified with Plans of Action and Milestones. However, CMMC Level 2 flips the script entirely. There’s
CMMC Compliance versus Certification
As a defense contractor familiar with CMMC, you’re likely encountering a flood of contradictory information about who can help you, what services you actually need, and whether you even need
How to Select an RPO, RP, and RPA for CMMC Compliance
Selecting the right compliance professionals can determine whether your CMMC journey becomes a strategic advantage or a costly struggle. You need to have a plan that avoids common critical pitfalls.
How to Comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC
NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 serves as the strategic foundation for CMMC compliance success. Organizations that master NIST implementation first can dramatically reduce CMMC certification costs, accelerate timelines, and increase
Comparing NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC
As a defense contractor, it can be daunting to understand two complex security standards to win defense contracts. As CMMC Consultants, we have helped several organizations navigate this maze and
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