CMMC and the Global Security Threat Landscape

CMMC global threats featured

In the evolving global cybersecurity landscape, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification has emerged as a critical framework for safeguarding sensitive information within the defense industrial base. Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, CMMC aims to enhance the protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI) from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. 

This article discusses CMMC within the broader context of global cybersecurity trends over the past few years, addressing threats and challenges that business and technical decision-makers must face.

 

Read More

What Is the Lifecycle of an Advanced Persistent Threat? 

APT lifecycle featured

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are some of the most dangerous and persistent cyberattacks that organizations face today. Understanding the APT lifecycle is crucial for organizations looking to protect their sensitive data and networks against these attacks. 

The APT lifecycle consists of several stages: reconnaissance, initial compromise, establishing persistence, escalation of privileges, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and maintaining access. In this article, we will explore each stage of the APT lifecycle and discuss the techniques used by threat actors.

 

Read More