The DoD adopted the Capability Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) to require independent accreditation for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Suppliers in early 2020. It is meant to protect Controlled Unclassified Data (CUI) — data that is more sensitive than Federal Contract Information (FCI) but less sensitive than the Secret and Top-Secret data classification. This is […]
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaigns have become increasingly prevalent and costly, with the FBI estimating global annual losses in the billions of dollars. This sophisticated form of cybercrime targets organizations by exploiting email systems to deceive employees and manipulate them into performing unauthorized transactions or divulging sensitive information. Understanding the mechanisms of BEC and implementing
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The COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 saw many large organizations scrambling to support remote work — particularly with respect to meetings. Although this process was marked by short-term growing pains, organizations that undertook this transformation with earnestness and transparency ultimately reaped the benefits of increased efficiency, better knowledge sharing, and a more robust culture. A key factor
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The benefits of generative AI in the workplace are evidently clear, from enhanced data insights to improved overall efficiency. However, effectively leveraging AI can be challenging for many. Microsoft’s M365 Copilot, embedded across M365 apps, offers a solution by enabling the searching, summarizing, and generating of organizational content and new insights. When used effectively, it
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As the business world goes increasingly digital, the need for robust identity verification measures has never been more critical. Many companies today operate in remote and digital environments, which can open doors to cybersecurity threats such as identity fraud. Ensuring the authenticity of employees, partners, and customers is paramount. A comprehensive understanding of current trends
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I was recently at a financial services company who wanted to improve how assets are aligned with risks in their annual FFIEC risk assessment. In the kindest way possible, I asked, “how’s your asset inventory these days?” A look of frustration accompanied his reply: “What is an asset? An application, firewall, server? What is an
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In the world of tech and innovation, finding that unique edge can sometimes feel like searching for a secret ingredient. At Kalles Group, we’ve discovered ours, and it’s not what you might expect. It’s not a groundbreaking software or a cutting-edge technology—it’s kale. Yes, you read that right. Kale. But it’s not just any kale—we’ve
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Today’s digital world and the “IRL” world are more connected and overlapping than ever before. Work is email, grocery shopping is a digital list sent right to our doorstep, and schoolwork happens on a tablet. The tech is undeniably transformative, in good ways and bad. While ‘90s kids were taught all about in-person stranger danger,
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With the rise of remote work culture, businesses are faced with new challenges, including increased cybersecurity risks. As companies transition to remote work models, they open themselves up to potential vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive data and lead to devastating cyber attacks. It’s essential that companies understand the risks and take steps to mitigate them
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This content appears in our monthly email Security Digest, which unpacks recent security incidents, detailing what you should know, and what you should do. Sign-up to receive this digest below. As the sun sets on 2023, it’s time for a retrospective glance at the cybersecurity landscape that has both challenged and advanced our industry
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Decentralized technology has become an increasing topic of interest to technologists and enthusiasts seeking alternatives to the “walled garden” of many online communities and platforms. Spinning up a web service has become much easier with DevOps tooling, automation, and cloud services. However, the internet is more complex a place than it was twenty years ago.
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As staff continue to work in remote locations while others return to in-person workspaces, the approach to learning needs to accommodate a hybrid environment. If planned intentionally and with the use of a variety of technology resources, organizations can continue to deliver engaging and inclusive learning opportunities through hybrid learning. What is Hybrid learning all
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