If you are a business leader of an organization that works with the U.S Department of Defense (DoD), you understand that protecting sensitive information is a top priority. While you most likely already have a lot on your plate to run your business, throw compliance into the mix and it can become a constant journey to make sure you’re doing the right things.
We’ve all heard about people who have fallen victim to a social engineering ploy that puts their organization’s sensitive information at risk.
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Compliance | IT Support | NIST
If you work as a contractor or subcontractor to the U.S. government, you likely know that not all sensitive information is marked “secret,” “top secret,” or “classified.”
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Business leaders have a lot to contend with. There’s the balance sheet, inventory, and IT resources to name just a few. Compliance requirements add a level of complexity to the mix. If you are a government contractor or subcontractor, you most likely are aware of the increasing emphasis on cybersecurity and NIST Special Publication 800-171 (NIST 800-171).
As a business leader you have a lot on your plate. If you are an organization that works with the government, you most likely are aware that you are required to meet standards and guidelines to ensure that data and records are protected.
If you are a company that works with the government you are familiar with the rules and regulations that surround information labelled as sensitive, top secret or classified. You most likely know about the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Cyberattacks continue to be a growing threat for small businesses. According to estimates from Statista's Cybersecurity Outlook, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next five years, rising from $8.44 trillion in 2022 to $23.84 trillion by 2027.
Although NIST 800-171 has been around for several years, many business leaders still aren’t certain whether they are doing the right things to be compliant.
