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Zero Cost, Maximum Security: Exploring CISA’s Free Cybersecurity Toolkit
In the digital realm, where cyber threats lurk around every corner, small business owners often find themselves facing the Herculean task...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Say Goodbye to Passwords: Google's New Passwordless Era
In a groundbreaking move to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google has announced a major shift towards a passwordless future....

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Shielding Your Small Business: Mastering Strong Passwords and Password Managers
In today's digital age, where small businesses are increasingly reliant on technology, securing your digital assets is paramount. Welcome...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Securing Your Remote Workforce: Best Practices and Tips
The modern business landscape has undeniably shifted towards remote work, driven by the need for flexibility, productivity, and...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 9, 20234 min read
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The Price of Cyber Complacency: 7 Major Legal Repercussions Awaiting Unprotected Businesses
In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is much more than just a technical prerequisite. It's the protective shield that guards...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Misconfigurations in the Cloud: The Silent Culprits Behind Data Breaches
Is Your Business in the Cloud? Here's What You Should Know Today, the cloud isn't just a fancy tech term or a distant place in the...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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Small Business? Big Security: How the New Bing Powered by AI Can Help
The article explores how small businesses can enhance their cybersecurity posture and streamline their compliance efforts by leveraging the

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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The Dark Side of AI: Privacy Risks with OpenAI's ChatGPT
This article examines the privacy and ethical issues of OpenAI's ChatGPT language model and the need for regulations.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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Defense Contractors Beware: DFARS 7019 and 7020 Rules are Now Final
Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates on DFARS 7019 and 7020. Learn about the Department of Defense's new cybersecurity requirement

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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7 Questions DoD Will Likely Ask to Determine Your Assessment Readiness
Therefore, if you are one of the lucky companies selected for a Medium or High assessment, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) ass

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Small Business, Big Risks: The Importance of Complying with FAR 52.204-21
Discover the importance of complying with FAR 52.204-21 and the 15 basic safeguarding requirements to protect your small federal contracting

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Small Defense Contractors Unite: Learn the Ins and Outs of NIST SP 800-171 and the Proposed CMMC 2.0
Blue Cyber, sponsored by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office, is hosting a free, live webinar every month to help small defense contractors li

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Achieving Safe and Secure AI: NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) Explained
In this article, we will explore the key takeaways from the AI RMF 1.0

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Requirements: A Beginner's Guide
An overview of CMMC 2.0 compliance requirements.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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How to Become a Certified CMMC Assessor: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this article, we will explore the steps you need to take to become a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) and the requirements you must meet.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 Update: What Federal Contractors Need to Know
The long-awaited update to NIST SP 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations," is...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Streamlining Third-Party Risk Management with AI Digital Workers: Real-world examples and ROI
Third-party risk management is a critical aspect of cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes, and with the increasing use of...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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A Closer Look at NIST's Upcoming Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The concept paper outlines more significant potential changes that NIST is considering in developing CSF 2.0.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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Ditch the Manual Labor: Let ChatGPT Automate Your CMMC Policies
Are you tired of spending hours drafting and enforcing your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) policies? As a defense...

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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10X Your CMMC Efforts with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you automate your CMMC compliance efforts and achieve your goals faster than ever before.

Derrich Phillips, CCA, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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