Organizations that work as contractors or subcontractors to the Department of Defense (DoD) are required to comply with the NIST 800-171 framework. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is the next iteration of this framework.
For years, the IT world has been focused on the importance of having strong passwords.
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According to a quick internet search, the average person has 100 passwords. (That may be why 23 million people resort to the overused and not so safe “123456” password.)
Most business and IT leaders would agree that cybersecurity is a top priority. The thing is, there’s so much to know!
Business leaders have a lot on their plate. There’s the balance sheet, inventory, and IT resources to name just a few. Compliance requirements add to the mix.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2016, but has been updated to reflect current information and technology advances.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2021, but has been updated to reflect the latest CMMC information.
Editor's note: This article was originally published in August 2019, but has been completely updated and revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
