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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 amended the role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to include the identification and development of cybersecurity risk frameworks. Through this act, NIST was tasked with identifying a “prioritized, flexible, repeatable, performance-based, and cost-effective approach, including information security measures and […]
The Pentagon is encouraging defense contractors to adhere to the new cybersecurity practices illustrated by the National Institute of Standards and Technologies. According to a Defense Department official, about 40,000 companies will still require a third-party assessment under the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, called CMMC 2.0. CMMC 2.0 has an updated program structure
What is Threat Detection and Response (TDR)? Threat Detection and Response (TDR) is the practice of deep analysis of security ecosystems to identify bad actors or irregular behaviors that could lead to compromises on the network. TDR helps Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and Security Operation Centers (SOC) teams detect malicious network activity and stop
Second CMMC series webinar answered questions about CUI. In case you missed this event, the recording is available here.
ATS’s kick-off webinar in the 2021 CMMC series was a huge success! In addition to covering the DFARS Interim Rule, we also answered several audience questions relating to CUI. In case you missed this event, the recording is available here!
The Department of Defense (DOD) has published a new set of cybersecurity requirements for doing business with the Department: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). By 1 October 2025, every DOD contractor will be required to obtain a CMMC certification. CMMC compliance is critical to DoD contractors, but the CMMC compliance process can be complex
Define strategic objectives and assign clear, time-bound success metrics Assess current state behaviors, cybersecurity sentiment, and knowledge levels Design a strategy to improve the culture around cybersecurity Execute the strategy while monitoring KPIs and milestones Review progress and iterate Download Infographic
As organizations continue to shift their workforces to remote and hybrid work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, data breaches also continue to rise in cost, with 2021 being coined as the most active year for cyberattacks. Download Infographic
Healthcare continues to hold the highest industry cost of a data breach as the category approached its 11th consecutive year in 2021. Download Infographic
The financial sector holds the second highest cost of a data breach after healthcare according to the Ponemon Institute and Verizon Business’ 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report, with a total of $5.72 million. Download Infographic
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