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The CMMI Cyber maturity Model Certification Framework

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 ISACA's CMMI (R) Cyber maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a global standard that evaluates a company's cyber maturity. It is a framework that looks beyond a business' technical preparedness to assess its people, process, and technology. It enables companies to understand their vulnerabilities, identify areas of remediation, and outline cyber capabilities that need board attention. The results of a CMMC assessment provide a comprehensive picture of a company's cybersecurity readiness, and help businesses turn their information security risks into a competitive advantage. The CMMC uses a risk-based framework to help organizations develop a cyber strategy that incorporates the latest in technology, people, and process. Using a risk-based approach helps organizations develop a more comprehensive view of their current capabilities and strategic objectives. CMMC has been used by organizations large and small to measure their cybersecurity readiness. It is available on t...

Cyber Security Awareness Month Ask the Experts

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and a great time to take the initiative. In addition to the usual information security training, you should consider offering your employees incentives and fun activities during the month. For example, organize a cyber-related Jeopardy! tournament for your employees, or play simulated phishing attacks. You can also offer prizes for participation and reward your employees with company swag. Gamification is also a good idea, and you can include a prize for best cyber-security-related content.   Another great idea is to use the Cybersecurity Awareness Month to find a career in cybersecurity. The National Security Agency and the National Cyber Security Alliance have organized a variety of events to promote cyber awareness. These events have helped people protect their personal and professional information. This year's theme is "Own It. Secure It." The event's focus is on the importance of being aware of emerging cybe...

The Benefits of Utilizing a Cyber Risk Advisory to Address Your Cybersecurity Issues

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Cyber risk advisory services undertake to provide valuable insight into potential vulnerability, advanced threat identification and prevention. Companies can better know future threats, weaknesses and possible blind spots, while developing more actionable strategies to remove these vulnerabilities. Companies that have not yet adopted cyber risk management initiatives can learn from the experiences of others in how to do so. This advice is available from these advisory services and can help companies to become proactive in managing cyber risks. They can also assist businesses to mitigate cyber risk, which can be done by developing policies, procedures and tools. An example of a cyber risk advisory service that can help financial institutions is Risk Management Solutions (RMS). RMS works with financial institutions to prevent, mitigate and respond to cyber threats and other emerging threats to information and data. RMS helps to ensure that financial institutions are not the only indu...