Riding the Department of Defense Compliance Roller Coaster There are many quotes about the importance of “staying the course.” As we look toward the latest CMMC 2.0 announcement from the Department of Defense (DoD), these words ring true. Since 2016,  Security Vitals has helped organizations address DoD compliance requirements, and it’s been an eventful journey....Read More

As CMMC 1.0 was released in January, many companies and subcontractors are now realizing it’s time to play catch up.  According to a recent Pentagon report, “Only 12% of DoD contractors were confident in the cybersecurity of their vendors.”   In an attempt to keep companies in this sector, the Pentagon is working to make...Read More

Katie Arrington, DOD’s chief information security officer for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, recently announced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for NIST 800-171. In 2020, certification will be required to secure and renew government contracts.  CMMC certification requires an audit by an approved 3rd party to validate cybersecurity...Read More

Prepare your Staff Let’s face it…there are no easy breaks in business.  And the malicious players are happy to exploit your employees at every turn.  The onslaught of emails and phone calls specifically designed to deceitfully extract money from your firm will not stop.  The most important thing you can do is prepare your staff.  ...Read More