CISA’s Cybersecurity Checklist for Election Infrastructure Covers Standard Prevention

Cyber SecurityBy Lennox FrancisOctober 11, 2024Leave a comment

CISA has released a new cybersecurity checklist as a primer for an expected uptick in hacking ahead of the 2024 presidential election, composed of just four pages of information that does not pack any surprises.  The checklist is aimed primarily at counties and localities that likely have little to no specialized IT support to rely on,…

Cybersecurity certification on the forefront for contractors

Cyber SecurityBy Lennox FrancisOctober 11, 2024Leave a comment

Starting in early 2025, all government contractors’ ability to win new bids could be at risk unless they have taken steps to meet anticipated requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to begin a phased implementation of CMMC requirements in DoD contracts, mandating self-assessments for the first six…