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CMMC Update and Emergency Action by the DoD

The CMMC is making progress towards training new CMMC auditors. With the first round of trainees through, they are gearing up to begin the next round. This is an exciting time, and recently we have seen an emergency action that is now included in the finalization of the DFARS rules change.  Approved by the Office […]

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Offset The Cost of Your CMMC Assessment

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is redefining the cybersecurity requirements for all companies that work with the Department of Defense (DoD) in any capacity. This means that these companies will need to take the time to analyze their cybersecurity solution and compare it to the listed requirements for each certification level—if you don’t have […]

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Ransomware: Cybersecurity’s Biggest Bully Yet

Can you imagine logging into your system to access your business data and being unable to do so? Talk about your worst nightmare coming true! Unfortunately, an increasing number of businesses around the world are living this nightmare with countless others coming in the line of fire, including yours. Ransomware is growing rapidly and crippling […]

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7 Questions to Ask When Evaluating MSSPs

Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customers Once you understand the risks of not […]

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6 Signs You Need a Tech Refresh

When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals. In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full […]

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Business Technology Security Awareness

Multifactor Authorization and YOU

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA is a security measure that requires multiple types of credentials to verify a user’s identity prior to accessing an account or system. When a user logs in with a username and password, one or more additional forms of identification will also be required before allowing access.  The key that makes […]

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Security Awareness Designed for Small Business

So, your business is comprised of 50 or less employees and your industry does not seem to be attractive to hackers. You ask yourself what a hacker could possibly hope to gain by targeting your company?   According to experts, since the pandemic, many small businesses are staying afloat utilizing cyber business methods, new technologies, e-commerce, or online business sales, as well as […]

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Cybersecurity Insurance – Reducing your Ransomware Liability

In this day it seems like every time you turn around there is some sort of a report regarding cyberattacks and ransomware.  As the attacks become more prevalent Cyber Liability insurance may be something you want to consider adding to your insurance policy.  What is Cyber Insurance?  Cyber liability insurance covers some of the cost for a business to recover from a […]

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Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk: Your Employees

Cybercriminals work round the clock to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in a business’ network for nefarious gains. The only way to counter these hackers is by deploying a robust cybersecurity posture that’s built using comprehensive security solutions. However, while implementing these tools, there is a possibility you may overlook mitigating the weakest link in the […]

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Summit Recommends: Podcast Favorites

This week marked another invented “National Day”, in this case National Walking Day. We’ve been doing a lot of walking in our neighborhoods and communities since the pandemic changed the ways we live and work. It made me think about my favorite way to pass the time while walking…listening to podcasts! Podcasts have become very […]

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Data Privacy Day 2021

Do you know what happens to your personal information when you sign up for a free app or account online and are asked to fill out fields of personal information? Millions of people are unaware and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. In 2014, Congress […]

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The ABCs of Cybersecurity

By in large if you run in Defense and/or Cyber Security circles.  You’ll think people are speaking a foreign language and not one that makes sense.  That’s mainly because people tend to bring up the many abbreviations, acronyms and designations for different systems and use them in everyday conversations.  While that is all well and […]