CMMC: What Is a POA&M? Anyone looking to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) needs to be aware of POA&Ms. Keep reading to learn what a POA&M is, why they matter, and how to use them within your compliance strategy. A Basic Definition of POA&M The term POA&M stands for…
CMMC: What Is the Principle of Least Privilege? The principle of least privilege is one of the cornerstones of most cybersecurity frameworks, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no exception. Keep reading to learn everything about the principle of least privilege: What it is, how to implement it, and what it means…
The release of the CMMC ruling has been release this morning December 22, 2023. Anticipation for this development has been building since 2020. It is important to note that while this is not the definitive final rule, it is a proposed final rule. The finalized version that can be incorporated into DoD contracts is expected to be…
Brea Networks has been named Most Promising Managed Communication Service Company of 2022 by CIO Review, a technology magazine focused on enterprise solutions. The publication highlights the role of Brea Networks as a Registered Provider Organization (CMMC RPO) for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as well as its capabilities as an IT Services Company…
It is predicted that cybercrime could cost the world up to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. In 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD), proactively launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in an effort to protect and verify the cybersecurity of its supply chain. What does that mean exactly? CMMC will become a contractual…
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Kaseya, an IT Management software company specifically for MSPs and IT teams, became the victim of a cyberattack on July 2, 2021, causing hundreds of businesses across the world, including one of Sweden’s largest grocery store chains to close stores over the weekend. Cybercriminals were able to carry out a ransomware attack by exposing Kaseya’s…
On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline, who controls roughly 45% of the fuel for the entire East Coast, was hacked. A note from hackers was found on a control-room computer stating that their systems had been breached and that Colonial Pipeline would not regain access to their systems unless a steep ransom was paid in…
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