Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements

The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a critical amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures across the defense industrial base. This change will significantly impact contractors working with the DoD, introducing new assessment and compliance requirements. Key…

Accelerating CMMC Certification with Microsoft 365 GCC High: A Strategic Approach by Atlantic Digital (ADI) 

In response to findings by the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) regarding misuse in self-attesting to 800-171 standards, compliance requirements for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) have shifted towards the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This mandates third-party assessments and addresses critical cyber…

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The Critical Role of Enterprise Architects: Leveraging Technology for Strategic Growth in Businesses of All Sizes 

An Enterprise Architect (EA) plays a crucial role in aligning a company’s information technology (IT) with its business goals. As strategic planners, EAs collaborate with stakeholders, including management and IT teams, to create a comprehensive view of the organization’s strategy, processes, information, and IT assets….

Comparing (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) CMMC with Other Leading Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks

Understanding cybersecurity frameworks can be confusing due to the multitude of frameworks mandated by various entities to accomplish specific goals. Most modern compliance frameworks focus on protecting an organization’s data—both the data it uses and creates—to support its business operations. The loss of data accessibility,…