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Are Two Antivirus Programs Better Than One?
December 14, 2022
by Andrew Seymour
Antivirus software is a critical (but sometimes irritating) program. Luckily, it is less annoying than it once was. For the most part, people no longer think about antivirus programs when using their computer — unless, of course, they haven’t registered…
Maturity Matters in Federal Contracting
December 01, 2022
by Mike Tillman
Certain designations set individuals apart. A Ph.D., a C-level title and a Nobel prize are a few examples. So it is with business organizations, too.
For government contractors, being certified as meeting all the requirements of relevant…
Federal Agencies Now Must Comply with NIST Guidance on Third-Party Software
November 02, 2022
by Jeanne Zepp
Moving federal agencies to a zero trust model is a complex effort comprising many moving parts. A simple read of Executive Order (EO) 14028 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum 22-09 highlights the vast array of challenges the proposition…
How to Improve Risk Assessments? Start by Untangling Cause, Risk and Impact
October 26, 2022
by Peter Martini
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123 requires that federal agencies conduct risk assessments of their operational…
The PIV Card: One Key to Keeping Our World Safe From Malicious Attacks
September 28, 2022
by Allan Watkins
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) estimates there are nearly 5 million Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards in existence today. This credential serves as a form of multifactor authentication for federal employees and…
