Entries by Robert Duffy

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What is CMMC?

What Is CMMC? Any organization that works with state and federal agencies must qualify for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. The certification demonstrates that a service provider can safeguard controlled unclassified information (CUI). Thus, businesses need the certification to work with agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA. DoD created CMMC […]

6 Key Principles To Help Corporate Boards Mitigate Cyber Risk

6 Key Principles To Help Corporate Boards Mitigate Cyber Risk The Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the National Association of Corporate Directors, and the World Economic Forum have released their Principles for Board Governance of Cyber Risk report to help corporate boards better understand how to manage risks posed to their organizations by cybercrime. Earlier this […]

Hackers Held One Of America’s Most Important Pipelines Hostage

Hackers Held One Of America’s Most Important Pipelines Hostage Hackers recently held one of America’s most important pipelines hostage, a stunning development that should serve as a warning to even bigger targets… the nation’s financial industry. The nightmare scenario is that a Colonial Pipeline-style ransomware attack disrupts major banks or even financial markets, dealing a blow […]

CMMC Policies
Compliance is More Than IT

CMMC Policies – Compliance is More Than IT CMMC requirements are robust, and all companies that do business with the DoD must implement them or risk losing business moving forward. Chances are, most contractors and subcontractors that conduct business with the DoD, have heard about the CMMC’s big changes. But what they may not realize […]

SSE Launches New Service Offering: NIST 800-171 Assessment

SSE Launches New Service Offering: NIST 800-171 Assessment Do you have expert assistance lined up to help with your NIST 800-171 Self-Assessment and submitting your score to the DoD? Is your team familiar with the DoD assessment methodology?  Do you have everything you need to assess and submit your score?  Are you prepared to confidently […]

SSE CEO Shares Tips For CMMC Compliance

SSE CEO Shares Tips For CMMC Compliance Security Management recently published an article by SSE CEO Elizabeth Niedringhaus detailing a 4-step guide for companies planning for CMMC compliance. Ever since the DFARS Interim Final Rule that went into effect in November 2020, DoD contractors have been on the clock to get started. Do you have a plan in […]