A Shared Responsibility Matrix is a simple but powerful tool. It clearly shows who is responsible for what in a partnership between a customer and a managed service provider (MSP). This is especially important for CMMC compliance. Think of a Shared Responsibility Matrix as a checklist that spells out who Read more…
This week’s release of the first three post-quantum encryption standards by NIST—FIPS 203, 204, and 205— marks a significant step in securing data against the threat of quantum computing. These standards aim to protect encryption and digital signatures from quantum attacks, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure as technology evolves. Read more…
In battle, there is little room for error—and even less for overconfidence. The “Behind the Firewall” report by the DoD highlights a significant gap between perceived and actual cybersecurity readiness in the DIB. Despite 76% of manufacturers expressing confidence, only 16% have detailed cybersecurity policies. Cybersecurity demands methodical attention. Standards, 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 is about to change. The report “Behind the Firewall” highlights an urgent issue. 86% of DIB manufacturers lack detailed cybersecurity policies. 41% call their policies limited. Often, Read more…
🚨 Only 22% of SMBs keep up with cybersecurity laws and regulations. 🚨According to the DoD’s June 2024 report, “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing,” a shocking 78% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do not closely monitor changing cybersecurity laws and regulations.Why does this matter?Because regulations Read more…
Cybersecurity posture isn’t just compliance—it’s a strategic asset. The DoD’s June 2024 report, “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing,” highlights a fact: cybersecurity requirements in RFPs and contracts are now a competitive edge for DIB manufacturers. 74% of the DIB requires comprehensive cybersecurity adherence from their suppliers Read more…
With CMMC coming, is the DIB armed and ready? “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing”, published in June 2024 by the DoD, reveals that 76% of large manufacturers have moderately comprehensive cybersecurity policies. Only 42% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do. This significant disparity highlights a Read more…
How clearly can you see the forest? The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is ramping up its cybersecurity efforts. Are you ready for the CMMC audits next year? And is CMMC enough? According to the “Behind the Firewall: Assessing Cyber Resilience in U.S. Manufacturing” report published in June 2024 by the Read more…
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…