Entries by Robert Duffy

What to Know Before Your NIST 800-171 Assessment Submission

Working with government agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD) requires meeting specific and evolving regulations related to NIST 800-171 cybersecurity standards. NIST 800-171 is a standard that protects CUI, or controlled unclassified information, created or owned by the government at the federal or state level. Some examples of CUI that contractors or subcontractors might […]

Don’t Fall for These Classic Email Phishing Tactics

Despite the cute fishing analogies, phishing emails are anything but. As hackers get more targeted and sophisticated with their phishing attempts, it’s important to be informed on what they’re currently doing so you know what to look for. Below are some classic phishing examples that are being used in 2021 to target businesses and individuals. […]

Six Steps to Attaining CMMC Compliance for DoD Contractors

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a standard to which the Department of Defense will require all contractors to adhere. This standard relates specifically to the protection of sensitive, unclassified information within a system. Basically, in order for a government contractor or vendor to engage in a business partnership with the United States Department […]

Is Your Business’ Data Compliant?

To say that your business’ data is “compliant” suggests that its most sensitive digital assets (contact information, financial information, health information, etc.) are organized and handled as to minimize the risk of breaches or corruption at a level set forth by a government organization. In other words, a government organization specific to your business’ industry […]

Human Factors in Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Data

Even with data security issues staring businesses in the face, some businesses still fail to safeguard their data; a move that can only lead to bad things. Human factors in cybersecurity can be detrimental to your data, and it’s important to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to safeguarding your systems from human […]