Sharice Ruan, Author at Tesseract

Ardalyst and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Tesseract™ to the Public Sector

July 18, 2024 Sharice Ruan Press Release Comments Off

Powerful Cybersecurity Solutions Now Easily Accessible to Government Agencies COLUMBIA, Md., and RESTON, Va. — April 2, 2024 — Ardalyst™, Replacing Uncertainty with Understanding™, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Ardalyst’s Public Sector Distributor, making the company’s innovative 3-in-1 cybersecurity solution for meeting […]

The Two Routes to CMMC & What You Need to Know About Each

July 17, 2024 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

Contractors and subcontractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD) are preparing for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and starting to research ways to get their businesses compliant. If you’re looking to get some external help, there are two main routes that you can take: the consulting route or the managed service route. In […]

Deciphering the CMMC Proposed Rule: Key Takeaways and Applications for DoD Contractors

July 17, 2024 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

The Department of Defense (DoD) has recently published a proposed rule of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, marking a pivotal development in the realm of defense contracting and cybersecurity. This initiative marks a significant step in the evolution of cybersecurity standards that define how defense contractors must safeguard sensitive information. The CMMC 2.0 […]

Enhancing Cybersecurity for Small Business: Protecting Against Cyberattacks

September 25, 2023 Sharice Ruan Uncategorized Comments Off

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your digital assets from unauthorized access, use, or damage by malicious actors. It is essential for small businesses because they often store sensitive data such as customer information, financial records, intellectual property, and trade secrets. Moreover, small businesses may rely on online platforms and services to operate and communicate […]

Getting Started with Microsoft 365 E5 for CMMC Compliance: A Guide for Defense Contractors

July 17, 2024 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

Microsoft 365 E5 is a comprehensive suite of productivity tools and cloud-based services offered by Microsoft. Designed for businesses of all sizes, Microsoft 365 E5 provides advanced security features, enhanced collaboration capabilities, and a range of applications to boost productivity. Whether you are a small or a large defense contractor, Microsoft 365 E5 can transform […]

10 Reasons Why Microsoft 365 E5 Licenses Are the Best for Effective Cybersecurity

July 25, 2023 Sharice Ruan Uncategorized Comments Off

Today’s organizations need a new security model that more effectively adapts to the complexity of the modern environment, embraces the hybrid workplace, and protects people, devices, apps, and data wherever they’re located. For Cloud Only and Cloud/On-Premise hybrid environments, a comprehensive cybersecurity program will help you effectively manage and protect all your devices and identities, […]

How to Find the Best CMMC Consultant for Your Business

July 20, 2023 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

Small and mid-sized businesses seeking to secure contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) must adhere to growing cybersecurity standards including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). CMMC certifies that businesses can protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that they create or receive as part of their business with the DoD. Unfortunately for many, navigating the […]

Does DFARS 252.204-7024 Include Your NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment?

April 21, 2023 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

The new Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7024 final rule is here! It was recently implemented by the Department of Defense (DoD) to revise how contracting officers use the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) when evaluating bids for contracts. The final rule requires contracting officers to consider item risk, price risk, and supplier risk data when […]

Microsoft Start Menu & Task Bar Icon Issue

April 21, 2023 Sharice Ruan Customer Updates Comments Off

Due to a recently pushed Microsoft patch roll-up, Microsoft Defender ASR (Attack Surface Reduction) rules are removing icons in the Start Menu and invalidating Quick Launch icons for both non-Microsoft and some Microsoft applications. This is a worldwide phenomenon and a known issue. Microsoft is aware and working to resolve this. Ardalyst is implementing the […]

The True Cost of Waiting on CMMC

July 18, 2024 Sharice Ruan CMMC Comments Off

For the last few years, CMMC, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, has been a huge topic of discussion among the U.S. Government and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). What started as an Executive Order over a decade ago to protect CUI has had a slow, incremental rollout, and revisions. Now, with CMMC 2.0, defense contractors […]