All organizations have to monitor and protect data. But, monitoring and protecting data is even more essential for those that work with the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD has witnessed a growing number of threats, vulnerabilities, and cyberattacks aimed at its contractors. As a result, the DoD has established a framework for companies to adhere to, to prove compliance in protecting defense data.
March 4, 2021
A weekly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
By Andi Lewis, program manager, Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
It is becoming increasingly important that federal contractors implement a robust cybersecurity program. Why?
The No. 1 reason is to protect your company from unscrupulous people or organizations that want to hold your data for ransom, deliberately harm your company or steal your information. Another reason could be that your company wants to pursue contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies. Or, perhaps your company is interested in going after future Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer contracts, or Other Transactional Agreements.
Palm Beach, FL – February 9, 2021 – In recent weeks, months and years, we have seen the focus on upgrading security against all sorts of weapon, in public places and airports. Rising threats of terrorism targeted at public places for mass attacks have created an urgent need for modern, advanced concealed weapon detectors. Security screening combined with concealed weapon detection solutions are used to detect sly threats and contraband items without any physical interaction between security personnel and the person being screened. Efficient security screening and weapon detection at high public throughput venues like courthouses, airports, museums, and prisons demands use of high efficiency sensing technologies. This demand for efficient concealed weapon detection is motivating companies to develop and integrate high speed sensors into security screening solutions. A
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. has successfully completed the Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) accreditation process and applied for the CMMC ML-3 assessment performed by the Defense Contract Management Agency s (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC). Pending a successful CMMC ML-3 assessment, Schneider Downs will be authorized to provide certification assessments for the Department of Defense s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This represents another step in our commitment to provide comprehensive compliance assessment services to organizations dealing with the Department of Defense, explained Eric M. Wright, shareholder at Schneider Downs. Schneider Downs is already certified as a Registered Provider Organization to provide preliminary CMMC advisory assessments. Completing the C3PAO certification furthers our ability
Troy Fine Named CMMC Provisional Assessor
One of only 101 professionals nationally to earn Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Provisional Assessor status
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Troy J. Fine, Senior Manager of Risk Advisory Services at Schneider Downs, has qualified as a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Provisional Assessor, enabling him to provide CMMC assessments for Department of Defense (DOD) prime and sub-contractors. Mr. Fine will serve as one of only 101 certified assessors nationally under the CMMC-Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) who are available to assess companies currently in need of a certified CMMC assessment.