Federal

How to Pick the Right Solution for FISMA SI-7 Compliance

It can be hard to know how to best allocate your federal agency’s resources and talent to meet FISMA compliance,…

2 years ago

How Federal Agencies Can Fulfill the Next Steps of the FCWAA

On 25 January 2019, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history came to an end. It’s unclear exactly what impact…

2 years ago

When it Comes to NIST 800-171 Compliance – There’s ‘On Time’ and There’s ‘Lombardi Time’

If you wait to become 800-171 compliant, you won’t win contracts. That was the message we wanted to make loud…

2 years ago

In the Event of “Shutdown, Part 2,” Trust Your Instruments

There is a principle long held by pilots that says as follows: “You have to trust your instruments.” This principle…

2 years ago

Federal Cybersecurity Posture “Untenable,” According to OMB Risk Report

When he issued Executive Order 13800 (EO 13800) on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure, President Trump’s…

2 years ago

How the Federal Shutdown Could Do Long-Term Digital Security Damage

Most people have at least heard of the partial shutdown plaguing the U.S. federal government. Now over three weeks old,…

2 years ago

Rooted 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?…

2 years ago

U.S. National Cyber Strategy: What You Need to Know

On September 20, 2018, the White House released a new cybersecurity strategy with several important changes in direction meant to give…

2 years ago

The U.S. Government Is Getting Smarter on Cloud

Since 2010, the U.S. Executive Office has been encouraging agencies to leverage the cloud to improve citizen services. Now, according…

2 years ago

Death, Taxes and Compliance Updates – An Update to NIST 800-171

New updates to compliance requirements are as regular as the rising and setting of the sun. Recently, The National Institute…

2 years ago