Our suppliers. They are often the weakest link in information security. A DoD report released in June 2024, “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing,” found that only 69% of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies have comprehensive cybersecurity requirements in contracts with vendors. This gap between adopting and Read more…
Training just 8% of sales employees about cybersecurity threats… Institutionalized myopia. By design! For those who work in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), compartmentalizing knowledge based on “Need to Know” is a mantra and culture. By reducing the number of people with access to sensitive information, the likelihood of it Read more…
Do you work with the DoD? Have you noticed that cybersecurity practices are often shared through “tribal knowledge” rather than being well documented? This must change immediately to protect defense companies and DoD contracts. The report “Behind the Firewall” highlights this urgent issue. 86% of DIB manufacturers lack detailed cybersecurity Read more…
How do we navigate this challenge? The answer lies in a multifaceted approach to talent management. We need to focus on attraction, development, and retention. To attract top cybersecurity talent, DIB contractors must go beyond competitive salaries. They need to emphasize the mission-critical nature of their work, offering potential candidates Read more…
A recent report published by the DoD, “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing,” reveals that 44% of defense contractors do not have a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Information security is crucial for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The DIB handles highly sensitive information that is Read more…