Articles from CyberSheath

CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, partnered with Kampi Components Co., Inc., a leading military distributor, to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification after addressing complex challenges involving multiple managed service providers. The certification comes as a recent Cyber AB town hall highlighted ongoing confusion about external service provider compliance requirements across the defense industrial base.

CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, partnered with CIS Secure, the world leader in secure collaboration solutions, to successfully complete the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment, earning a perfect score of 110.

With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) final rule set to take effect Nov. 10, a new Merrill Research study commissioned by CyberSheath reveals that just 1% of defense contractors say they are fully prepared for the upcoming assessments. The percentage dipped over the past two years despite CMMC deadlines approaching and signals a dangerous disconnect between contractor confidence and actual preparedness across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, aided Barge Design Solutions, a leading engineering and architecture firm, in achieving CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect 110 score. Compliance was achieved through an innovative hybrid approach that addressed both digital and legacy physical controlled unclassified information (CUI) requirements.

CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor in the DIB, has appointed Emil Sayegh as Chief Executive Officer. Company founder Eric Noonan will transition to Strategic Advisor, continuing to support the organization after more than a decade of leadership as it enters its next phase of growth.

With federal contractors facing mandatory CMMC compliance deadlines and sophisticated social engineering attacks on the rise, defense industrial base (DIB) organizations need proven strategies to protect sensitive data from human-centered threats.

Defense contractors face mounting pressure to meet CMMC 2.0 requirements. The Department of Justice’s intervention in False Claims Act cases involving NIST 800-171 violations shows that inadequate protection of controlled unclassified information now carries financial and legal risks beyond just losing contracts.

Federal contractors face a critical deadline this year with the phased implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The Department of Defense (DOD) has made it clear that compliance is no longer optional, but many contractors are not fully prepared.

CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, has successfully completed its own Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment, earning a perfect 110 score. This achievement reinforces the strength of CyberSheath’s managed services, proving once again that its approach meets the highest compliance standards required for Department of Defense (DOD) contractors.

With the long-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program imminently publishing to the Federal Register, a study conducted by Merrill Research and commissioned by CyberSheath reveals a startling reality: Just 4% of defense contractors are fully prepared for certification.

Chenega Corporation partnered with CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, to successfully complete a Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) validation with a perfect score of 110.

Supply chains are foundational in today’s business landscape, even though they’re remarkably challenging to secure. According to a report by SecurityScorecard and the Cyentia Institute, 98% of organizations are connected to at least one third-party vendor that experienced a breach within the last two years. Department of Defense (DOD) contractors have a unique and legally binding responsibility to ensure the security of their supply chains, and CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor, has a comprehensive service to manage the risk.

A reported 70% of the defense industrial base (DIB) consists of small businesses, many of which don’t believe they are vulnerable to cyberattacks from America’s adversaries. In reality, it is crucial these small businesses are well-protected as a matter of national security.

As threats to America’s critical infrastructure escalate, contractors in the defense industrial base (DIB) find themselves in a vulnerable position and looking for answers on how to protect sensitive data.

Geopolitical headlines have focused on overseas conflicts while here at home, the United States' critical infrastructure is under attack. The federal government has warned that adversaries are waging cyberattacks that target water systems, electrical grids, and military secrets. The Department of Homeland Security has demonstrated that it’s serious about the private sector properly securing its critical systems and sensitive data.

Many small businesses still have questions about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. What better way to answer them than through a free, multi-part training initiative created by the most experienced managed compliance provider in the Defense Industrial Base?

Threats like Volt Typhoon, PowerDrop, and nation-state plots highlight the importance of supply chain cybersecurity and show why programs like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) were enacted. Contractors in the defense industrial base (DIB) understand the risk but haven’t implemented the necessary security controls, according to a study conducted by Merrill Research and commissioned by CyberSheath, the largest CMMC managed service vendor.

Enforcement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program is closer than ever now that the Department of Defense (DoD) has sent the proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget. Compliance with CMMC will soon be the new normal for federal contractors as a condition of a contract with the DoD.

Federal contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) got a key piece of information in May that will drive their compliance efforts with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated guidance for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) via Special Publication 800-171, Revision 3, the backbone of CMMC 2.0.

Military secrets have become nation-state targets, and the U.S. government is updating regulations to fight back. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published the second iteration of its Zero Trust Maturity Model and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors await updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Regulatory efforts are striving to have our defense systems thrive.

Federal contractors grapple with evolving cybersecurity controls and requirements amid the need to achieve and maintain compliance. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is coming and companies that work with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) need to gain an understanding of the new standards.

As the front line of defense in protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure and military secrets, contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must remain vigilant in their efforts to safeguard sensitive data and systems. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has become a top priority of the DIB.

CyberSheath, the largest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) managed service vendor, announced that E.J. Easton has been hired as Senior Vice President of Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for enhancing the distribution of CyberSheath’s services to an underserved Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) eagerly await the final rulemaking for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. While it’s clear that the NIST 800-171 framework is at the program’s core, many questions are left unanswered.

Federal contractors have been searching for direction after seeing a flood of messaging about the future of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The nation’s largest CMMC conference has returned to help contractors navigate their course through the evolving compliance landscape.

CyberSheath, the largest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) managed service vendor for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, announced an investment from Lightview Capital to expand its ability to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Leading managed CMMC compliance provider CyberSheath announced today that Amit Yoran will provide the keynote address at CMMC Con, the nation’s largest CMMC conference. The virtual, one-day conference kicks off at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Registration for the event is still available.

Leading Managed CMMC Compliance provider CyberSheath has hired Tiffany Egenes as Customer Success Director. In that role, Egenes will act as a customer champion, owning all customer success activities from onboarding to adoption to retention. Her goal, through advocacy and by collaborating across multiple business functions, is to build a customer-centric culture and long-term, high-value relationships with every customer.