by Shawn Duffy | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog, Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit, Compliance, Cybersecurity
The Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit provides an incentive for Qualified Maryland Companies to purchase cybersecurity technologies and services from a Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Seller. Time is running out for this year’s BMC tax credit from the state...
by Shawn Duffy | Nov 17, 2023 | Cybersecurity, Blog, Data Protection, Risk, Security Awareness Training, vulnerability
US Officials are now preparing for Iranian cyberattacks. According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, “The cyber targeting of American interests and critical infrastructure that we already see conducted by Iran and non-state actors alike we can expect to get...
by Shawn Duffy | Sep 15, 2023 | Blog, Cybersecurity
Normally, in this monthly article, I discuss a particular cybersecurity topic. However, this month, I wanted to deviate to talk about AI. As you are probably aware, AI is making a big impact on the way we do business now. ChatGPT is almost as common a name as TikTok....
by Shawn Duffy | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, CMMC, Data Protection, Department of Defense, DOD, News
In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital systems play a pivotal role in various sectors, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern. Among the sectors most vulnerable to cyber threats is the defense industry, which handles sensitive information and...
by Shawn Duffy | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog, caas, Compliance, Virtual Compliance Officer
CaaS is a recent term I found interesting. We all are familiar with the term SaaS (Software as a Service), also known as applications in the cloud. Simple enough, we all use SaaS for things like our CRM, accounting platform, video conferencing, etc. But the term...
by Shawn Duffy | Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, CMMC, Compliance, continuous monitoring, DFARS, Featured, Security Awareness Training, SPRS
If you are a prime or subcontractor to the DOD, the DFARS compliance requirement is something you already know. We have been discussing “adequate security” from clause 7012 for some time now. Your service provider may not be able to assess how close you...
