The latest Cyber AB Town Hall gave us some key updates on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and what’s next for timelines and accreditation in the defense sector. Here’s a rundown of what was discussed and why it matters for defense contractors and managed service providers (MSPs) working on federal contracts. Mark Your […]
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 […]
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, […]
Understanding the Impact of the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity on You and Your Business The other shoe just dropped. Cyber defense is now an “all of government” function, and network and supply chain vulnerabilities have been appropriately identified and re-classified as business problems. Even further … national security issues. With the Executive Order on Improving […]
Ardalyst started with two people who understand a fundamental truth – diversity in thought, perspective, and experience helps organizations thrive. As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’re focusing here on gender diversity with a message near and dear to the heart of Ardalyst: Empowering, employing and supporting women in cybersecurity is a […]
Ardalyst is a cyber defense and digital transformation company dedicated to helping public and private organizations of all sizes enhance their cyber security posture and expand productivity. Through our extensive knowledge of business operations and technologies paired with deep understanding of cyber defense practices, we strive to help your organization develop and mature the strongest […]
As reported in National Defense Magazine last week, the Defense Department anticipates that by next year 7,500 companies in its industrial base will hold certifications indicating they meet the new cybersecurity requirements laid out in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Katie Arrington said, “That doesn’t seem like a lot but if you think about […]
The CMMC Accreditation Body has opened new pages on their website to give information about registering as a C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization) and as an Assessor. They also have information about becoming a ‘registered practitioner’ or a ‘registered provider organization’ (these can be team members but not lead audits). The first group of DoD cybersecurity […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) recently posted a video of their Standards Committee Chair, Regan Edens, with a discussion of their standards framework, stakeholders and some of the big takeaways as CMMC continues to roll out over the next 6-18 months. CMMC is coming. As the Accreditation Body continues to mature its processes, companies […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) recently posted a video of their credentialing committee chair, Jeff Dalton, with a discussion of their credentialing plans. CMMC is coming. As the Accreditation Body continues to mature the processes, companies should be preparing for their mandated certification in order to bid on and receive DoD contracts […]