In October 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the first part of its final rule establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) program — a set of requirements designed to enhance cybersecurity maturity in defense contracting companies to reduce the risks associated with leveraging third-party contractors to complete mission-critical tasks, including the handling of controlled unclassified information (CUI). What is CMMC? CMMC is a framework that assesses an organization's cybersecurity capabilities and processes against a set of controls outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171. This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap for organizations…
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As a small to medium-sized business (SMB), you're likely no stranger to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. But despite your best efforts, vulnerabilities in your installed software packages and in your application configurations can leave you exposed to devastating attacks like ransomware, hacks, and data loss. The truth is, without effective vulnerability management, even the smallest mistake can have catastrophic consequences. That's why it's essential for SMBs to prioritize this critical aspect of IT security. The Biggest Vulnerability Concerns So, where do most vulnerabilities lie? For SMBs, some of the biggest risks are: Server Vulnerabilities Some SMBs don't ever…
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Email is the lifeblood of all organizations, especially small- and midsize businesses (SMBs). It's how you communicate with customers, partners, and employees. It also happens to be one of the primary vectors for bad people to do bad things. To reduce risk, you must keep your communications channels #secure. With #phishing attacks, spam, and other cybersecurity threats on the rise, emailsecurity must be one of your top priorities. In today's blog, we explore the importance of three fundamental technologies in the mail protection space: SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance).…
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