Dec. 16 is a seminal date in the intricate world of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC).   The U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program final rule is officially in effect, codifying the CMMC requirements and assessment process.   Enforcement will be carried out throughout a multiphase process beginning in 2025. With the […]





Artificial Intelligence is enhancing productivity and driving innovation. Has your organization started to take advantage yet? While there are numerous benefits, companies shouldn’t dive into AI without a solid plan for security. By mitigating risks when deploying AI technologies like Copilot and working with cybersecurity experts, organizations can reap the benefits of AI while also […]





Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, compliance is necessary for all businesses, big or small, engaging with the Department of Defense (DoD). However, the actual manual is over a hundred pages long and not written to be consumer friendly. Cutting through the complex language and understanding what you need to do for your company and […]





CMMC compliance is not a one-and-done job, but rather an ongoing process. Working with the right partner for your cybersecurity needs can make all the difference, as even minor updates to your processes or requirements can affect your compliance status. When it’s time to look for a third-party partner to handle your CMMC needs, do […]





Rental Management wrote a great piece entitled “Cybersecurity: Safeguarding against growing threats.” A summary of the article: The average ransom demanded by cybercriminals increased by 20% to $1.8 million in 2021, with data breaches increasing by 68% compared to the previous year. Personally identifiable information breaches also increased from 80 to 83%. Bridget Wilson, the […]





We live in a world where digital data is increasingly valuable and vulnerable to malicious attacks. Cybersecurity has become an essential part of our lives but still leaves gaps for criminals to exploit. As technology advances, so do the strategies needed to protect our data and prevent cybercrime. Blockchain technology is one such development that can […]





Top Phishing Scams of 2022 Phishing remains the most popular cybercrime suffered by U.S. businesses and individuals. The criminals typically use social engineering to trick victims into giving out sensitive information by masquerading as a trusted source. They then use or sell the information to enrich themselves or plan a more sophisticated scam. Luckily, most […]





Digital privacy is becoming a growing concern and people are waking up to how their personal data is being exploited by unrelenting marketing companies and cyber criminals. In general, all online activity is tracked and often sold to marketing giants who profit from it—and it’s not just marketing companies who use your data. Scandals are […]





In the movie Focus, Will Smith stars as Nicky, a clever conman who uses the power of social engineering to strategically remove valuables from his completely unsuspecting victims while also training Margot Robbie (Jess) how to be a better con artist. While dancing in the street, Jess flirts with a man while keeping him distracted […]





The sole act of keeping and maintaining data backups is one of the most important things a business can do. This is true no matter what size a business is or what industry they reside in. But with the rise of ransomware attacks, it’s only a matter of time until cybercriminals target those backups along […]