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CMMC Certification: What It Is, What the Requirements Are, and What's Changed With 2.0

America’s cybersecurity experts are bracing for a fresh wave of attack s as the 2024 Presidential election approaches. With nation-states and threat actors launching cyber attacks with increasing regularity and success, and with critical infrastructure and nothing less than the sanctity of our democracy at stake, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) continues to tighten the security4 controls not just within its own agency but with all third-party contractors with whom it does business.

FTC Safeguards Rule: 2023 Amendment & Strategies

The Federal Trade Commission or FTC, established in 1914, was put forth by then-president Woodrow Wilson to protect consumers, investors, and businesses from anti-competition or industry monopoly. Essentially this meant promoting competition and providing more opportunities for others to enter the market sector.

CrowdStrike Achieves FedRAMP JAB High "Ready" Designation

CrowdStrike is proud to announce the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform has achieved FedRAMP® High-Impact Level Ready status from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB), demonstrating our commitment to achieving the highest compliance authorization for the United States federal government and support for both the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) and the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.

Unveiling Application Security: Threats, Tools, and Best Practices for 2024

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, application security has become a critical component of modern software development. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, ensuring the integrity of applications and protecting sensitive data that these applications store, process, or handle is of paramount importance. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of application security - exploring key components, testing techniques, essential tools, and best practices - to help you stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your applications from cyber threats.

What is a POAM and How Is It Used for CMMC Compliance?

Whether you’re a long-time cloud services provider or services business looking into dipping your toes into government contracts, or a new startup aiming to become a government services business, you’re likely encountering a dense wall of acronyms, paperwork, auditing, and standards that stymies your business growth.

TrustCloud Product Updates: November 2023

Our team has been hard at work creating updates and new features just for you, see what we’ve been up to over the last month. Free up your workflow with programmatic vendor assessments Now in Beta Release, TrustCloud Third Party Risk Assessments help you verify that your vendors meet your control requirements without bogging down your workflow. Learn more.

Navigating the Path to Continuous PCI Compliance and Security Validation with Breach and Attack Simulation

The first deadline for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Version 4.0 is March 31, 2024. If your v4.0 compliance initiative is not already underway, it should be a major priority over the next 2–3 quarters.

ATO Process: What is an Authority to Operate in Cybersecurity?

When a business works with the general public, there’s a certain level of risk inherent in the process. We see it time and time again, with companies subject to data breaches and the loss of public information, like what happened to Target in 2013, Equifax in 2017, 23andMe in 2023, and many, many more. While there are security standards in place for private corporations, enforcement is slim, and violations tend to be retroactively applied.

Cyber Regulations in the EU: 5 Proven Strategies for Compliance

The emergence of cyber risk regulations like DORA, NIS2, and PS21/3 signals an imperative need for resilience. In a world where digital disruptions can cripple nations and economies, the industry needed a shift from reactive defence to proactive fortification. CISOs that demonstrate strong cybersecurity leadership, aligning with broader business objectives and proving a positive impact on the organization's bottom line, are better positioned to build trust with stakeholders and minimize cyber risks.

Efficiency Unleashed: Collaborative Solution Discovery by Artelogic

In the world of technology, there is great potential for innovation. While this can be a good thing, it can also cause confusion and uncertainty if the proper systems aren't in place. Collaborative Solution Discovery is one way to mitigate those issues and allow you to move forward with confidence in your implementation of new technologies.