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Understanding DoD Impact Levels for Cloud Security
by Jake Dwares on January 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The security of information is a cornerstone of the Department of Defense's (DoD) operations. To safeguard sensitive data, the DoD has developed Impact Levels (ILs), a framework that categorizes information systems based on their sensitivity and the potential impact of a compromise. T …
New CJIS Requirements: What You Need to Know
by Kelly O’Brien on March 20, 2024 at 2:45 PM
In a recent Compass IT Compliance blog, we delved into the fundamentals of the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy (CSP), its applicability, and the criticality of CJIS Compliance, terminology, and the thirteen policy areas applicable at the time of that writi …
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – Key Takeaways
by Derek Boczenowski on March 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Last week, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) unveiled the second version of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), marking the first major new updates to NIST CSF since the framework's inception ten years ago. Initiated by Executive Order 13636, the development of …
The SEC Cybersecurity Rules Are Now Effective – What You Need to Know
by William DePalma on January 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM
During the final week of July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new regulations focused on the reporting of cybersecurity events. This development coincides with a period marked by unprecedented levels of cyberattacks and their associated financial reper …
Leave the World Behind – Could the Cyberattack Blackout Really Happen?
by Nicholas Foisy on December 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Spoiler Alert: This article reveals key aspects of "Leave the World Behind." This captivating movie engages viewers with a narrative that seamlessly merges the realms of fiction and plausible real-world events. Its portrayal of a devastating cyberattack resulting in a countrywide powe …
Meta's Threads Collects More Data Than You May Know
by Nicholas Foisy on July 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Following a period of anticipation, Meta has recently introduced its latest venture into the competitive social media landscape with the launch of Threads. This new application, serving as a Twitter alternative, is now available in 100 countries and joins the ranks of other emergent c …