by Scott Dawson | Oct 3, 2024 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, Cybersecurity, NIST/CMMC
How to Simplify CMMC Compliance for Small Business The Department of Defense (DoD) is stepping up its cybersecurity game, and it’s putting pressure on all its suppliers to do the same. If you’re a small business involved in defense contracts, you’ve probably...
by Scott Dawson | Oct 2, 2024 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, Cybersecurity, NIST/CMMC
The General Overview and Current Status of CMMC 32 CFR Part 170 (The CMMC Program Rule) This rule has been finalized and published. It officially establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The rule is effective 60 days after publication...
by Scott Dawson | Oct 1, 2024 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, Cybersecurity, NIST/CMMC
The Impact of CMMC Compliance on Small Businesses CMMC Compliance The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has introduced new proposed rules for the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) aimed at enforcing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification...
by Scott Dawson | Jun 10, 2024 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, Cybersecurity, NIST/CMMC
Understanding How to Avoid False Claims Act Violations In today’s highly regulated environment, understanding the intricacies of the False Claims Act (FCA) is imperative for organizations, particularly those within the defense sector. The False Claims Act serves...
by Scott Dawson | Dec 12, 2023 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, CMMI, Cybersecurity, ISO 27001
Small Business Cybersecurity Today’s cyber threats can impact any company, regardless of size or industry. According to Accenture’s Cost of Cybercrime Study, 43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses. On top of that, only 14% of those businesses are prepared...
by Scott Dawson | Dec 1, 2023 | CMMC Compliance, CMMC for Small Business, CMMI, Cybersecurity, ISO 27001, NIST/CMMC
What is Cyber Hygiene? Cyber hygiene refers to the practices and measures individuals and organizations take to maintain good digital health and security. Just like personal hygiene routines keep us healthy, cyber hygiene involves habits and precautions that help...
