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CMMC Level 2 Assessment Objective: Security Control Assessment PRACTICE: Organizations must periodically assess the security controls in organizational systems to determine if the controls are effective in their application. ASSESSMENT: Organizations should avoid a “set it and forget it” mentality when implementing security controls. The security landscape is constantly changing. Organizations must reassess existing controls at periodic intervals in order to validate their effectiveness, setting the assessment schedule according to organizational needs and considering regulatory obligations and internal policies. Be prepared! Your assessor could ask to: 🔍 EXAMINE security assessment and authorization policy 🗣 INTERVIEW personnel with security assessment responsibilities 📝 TEST mechanisms supporting security assessment, security assessment plan development, and security assessment reporting (CMMC Assessment Guide: Level 2 Version 2.11, page 196) #CMMC #DoD #cybersecurity #NIST #InformationSecurity

CMMC Level 2 Assessment Objective: Screen Individuals PRACTICE: Organizations must screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing controlled unclassified information (CUI). ASSESSMENT: Personnel security screening—or “vetting”—activities involve the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s conduct, integrity, judgment, loyalty, reliability, and stability. Screening must occur prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI. Be prepared! Your assessor could ask to: 🔍 EXAMINE personnel security policy 🗣 INTERVIEW personnel with personnel security responsibilities 📝 TEST organizational processes for personnel screening (CMMC Assessment Guide: Level 2 Version 2.11, page 173) #CMMC #DoD #cybersecurity #NIST #InformationSecurity

CMMC Level 2 Assessment Objective: Alternative Work Sites PRACTICE: Organizations must enforce safeguarding measures for containing controlled unclassified information (CUI) at alternative work sites. ASSESSMENT: Alternative work sites may include government facilities or the private residences of employees. Organizations must define and implement safeguards to account for protection of CUI beyond the enterprise perimeter. Safeguards may include physical protections, such as locked file drawers, as well as electronic protections such as encryption, audit logging, and proper access controls. Be prepared! Your assessor could ask to: 🔍 EXAMINE a list of safeguards required for alternative work sites 🗣 INTERVIEW personnel approving use of alternative work sites 📝 TEST organizational processes for security at alternative work sites (CMMC Assessment Guide: Level 2 Version 2.11, page 186) #CMMC #DoD #cybersecurity #NIST #InformationSecurity

What steps would you take if a vulnerability scan fails to detect a known vulnerability? 🔹 Tool Verification: Verify that the vulnerability scanner is correctly configured and updated to detect the latest vulnerabilities. 🔹 Manual Verification: Manually verify the presence of the vulnerability using other tools or techniques. 🔹 Review Settings: Review and adjust scan settings, such as scan depth, scope, and policies, to ensure thorough detection. 🔹 Cross-check: Use an alternative scanning tool to cross-check and ensure comprehensive coverage. 🔹 Vendor Notification: Report the issue to the scanner’s vendor, providing details about the missed vulnerability. 🔹 Training and Awareness: Ensure that the team is aware of such limitations and trained to handle manual verification processes when necessary. 🔹 Continuous Monitoring: Implement continuous monitoring practices to detect anomalies that automated scans might miss. #Cybersecurity #cisos #Vulnerabilitymanagement

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its guidelines for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with NIST SP 800-171r3. These guidelines help organizations safeguard sensitive information, such as financial, legal, or healthcare data related to government operations. Key areas of focus include access control, ensuring only authorized users can access specific information and monitoring account usage; awareness and training, providing regular security training to all employees and teaching them to recognize and report threats; and audit and accountability, maintaining detailed logs of system activities to detect and address any unusual or unauthorized actions promptly. By following these guidelines, organizations can significantly enhance their security posture and protect crucial information. #CyberSecurity #NISTGuidelines #CUISecurity #DataProtection #InformationSecurity #AccessControl #SecurityTraining #AuditAndAccountability #Compliance #SecureData #NISTSP800171 #Mavengroupsolutions

In the dynamic realm of IT security, organizations face the evolving challenges of social engineering and the remote work paradigm. The U.S. government, recognizing the shifting landscape, continually enhances requirements for federal agencies safeguarding critical information. The traditional perimeter-based security model falls short, necessitating a robust Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solution rooted in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles to meet federal standards. At IBSS, our IT approach aligns with industry and government best practices, upholding top-level quality standards including CMMI-SVC/DEV L3, ISO 20000, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 27001. Elevate your cybersecurity strategy with IBSS.  #PoweredByExcellence #IdentityManagement #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #IBSS #ICAM

Starting this very interesting CTI Analyst Challenge. My goal for this challenge will be around 🎯: ✅️ Improving CTI Incident Reports ✅️ Improving Proactive and Reactive CTI ✅️ Understanding stakeholder Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) and Reviewing intelligence sources ✅️ Understanding stakeholder's RFIs and then review the incident artifacts Looking forward to learn more from this challenge. Thanks Will Thomas for introducing this comprehensive #CTI #training repository 🙌. 👇Checkout the #challenge here: https://lnkd.in/dbPBdrNY #cybersecurity #CTI #threatintel #soc #threatintelligence #report

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🔐 Just-In-Time Privilege Access Management (JIT PAM): Enhancing Security through Temporary and Targeted Privileges 🔒 🚀 An approach that focuses on providing users with temporary and necessary privileges only when they need them, and for the duration of their specific task or session. 🛡 It ensures a robust and effective security posture. Here are some key aspects and benefits of JIT for Privilege Access Management: ⏰ Limited Duration: Users are granted elevated privileges for a specific and limited time frame, reducing the risk of prolonged exposure to potential security threats. 👬 Role-Based Access: Access is based on roles and responsibilities, ensuring that users only receive the privileges necessary for their tasks and responsibilities. 🔄 Approval Workflow: Requests for elevated access are subject to an approval process, which can also be automated. 🛡This adds a layer of security by ensuring that there is oversight (Context/location etc)and validation before granting privileges. 🔍 Audit and Monitoring: All access activities are logged and monitored, providing a detailed audit trail. This helps in tracking who accessed what, when, and for how long, aiding in compliance and incident response. 🔚 Revocation upon Session Completion: Privileges are automatically revoked once the user’s session or task is completed, reducing the window of opportunity for attackers. 🔗 #informationsecurity #JITPAM #AccessManagement #Cybersecurity #cisos

Attention defense contractors: DFARS compliance is essential for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Discover key steps to navigate DFARS effectively and maintain top-notch cybersecurity standards in our latest blog post! Read more: https://cstu.io/728296 #DFARS #Cybersecurity #DefenseContractors