by Vince Johnson

In 2019, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced efforts to develop a program that moved away from a “self-attestation” model of security. Named Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), the program sought to provide requirements for…

by Annie Sokol

The term “cloud” is short for “cloud computing,” but it has been cleverly promoted as something more personal like our go-to-friend, Alexa, who exists in the cloud. Alexa can answer nearly every question posed, providing the internet is available to transmit the…

by Allan Watkins

Today, it is critical to protect the security of personal identity data as well as to ensure secure access to government computers, information systems, and facilities. Thus, new federal employees and contractors typically obtain a Personal Identity Verification…

by Eric Wesley

When faced with a new or unfamiliar task, we often look to experts for a solution. Experts possess experience and specialized knowledge that we do not have. They know what tools to use and employ processes that not only save time but also assure quality,…

by Mike Smith

The proliferation of personal computers (PCs) changed business forever. Four decades ago, staff first began bringing devices from home into the office to make their jobs easier. And companies scrambled to find ways to integrate PCs into their computer networks.…

by Maureen Donohue

The technological advances of generative artificial intelligence (AI) bring tremendous benefits to organizations. They also raise significant privacy concerns. Thus, while we embrace AI’s opportunities, we must keep in mind the potential dangers inherent in…