Back Doors: Are You Prepared?
“Honey… Did you make sure you locked the basement door and activated the security system? I can’t wait to get to the Big Rock Campground, the kids are going to love the waterslide…” Sound familiar? The...
View ArticleNIST SP 800-171 Deadline at End of 2017 – Is Your Organization Ready?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 800-171. The document covers the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal...
View ArticleIf Firm Implies Secure, Does That Imply My Firmware Is Secure?
How is firmware defined today? According to the Tech Terms dictionary, firmware is a software program or set of instructions programmed on a hardware device. It provides the necessary instructions (at...
View ArticleRooted in Security Basics: The Four Pillars of Cyber Hygiene
The term “cyber hygiene” pops up frequently in articles, blogs and discussions about cybersecurity. But what does it really mean? Some say it is an ill-defined set of practices for individuals to...
View ArticleHow Does Tripwire Map to the NIST SI-07 Control?
Keeping sensitive data and assets safe is the goal of regulatory cybersecurity frameworks like NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). But for government agency security professionals,...
View ArticleStaying Safe when Shopping this Holiday Season: Bricks and Clicks Edition
The shopping season is upon us, and like it or not there are lots of individuals who would love to replace your happiness with their sadness. Thus, at this festive time of the year, it is imperative to...
View ArticleAre You Ready for the Remote Work’s Toll on Corporate Security?
Given the situation that many companies, organizations and government agencies have been forced into working remotely due to COVID-19, it is imperative to give some thought about corporate security....
View ArticleExpertOps Federal: Managed Services in a FedRAMP Certified Cloud Has Arrived
According to its own website, FedRAMP serves three different of partners: federal agencies, Cloud Service Providers (CSP) and third-party assessment organizations. This article will focus on CSPs and...
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