A clear, concise primer on the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), this pocket guide: Summarizes the CMMC and proposes useful tips for implementation Discusses why the scheme has been created Covers who it applies to Highlights the requirements for achieving and maintaining compliance
A clear, concise primer on the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), this pocket guide: Summarizes the CMMC and proposes useful tips for implementation Discusses why the scheme has been created Covers who it applies to Highlights the requirements for achieving and maintaining compliance.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about how to apply cybersecurity principles to SAP software. Management expects that the SAP security team is prepared to implement a full cybersecurity project to integrate SAP software into a new or existing company cybersecurity program. It’s not that simple. This book provides a practical entry point to cybersecurity governance that is easy for an SAP team to understand and use. It breaks the complex subject of SAP cybersecurity governance down into simplified language, accelerating your efforts by drawing direct correlation to the work already done for financial audit compliance. Build a practical framework for creating a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC 12.0, including SOX, CMMC, and NIST controls. Learn how to plan a project to implement a cyber framework for your SAP landscape. Explore controls and how to create control statements, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) statements for remediating deficiencies, and how to document con- trols that are not applicable. The best controls in the world will not lead to a successful audit without the evidence to back them up. Learn about evidence management best practices, including evidence requirements, how reviews should be conducted, who should sign off on review evidence, and how this evidence should be retained. - Introduction to cybersecurity framework compliance for SAP software - SAP-centric deep dive into controls - How to create a cyber risk ruleset in SAP GRC - Implementing a cyber framework for your SAP landscape
As the world is becoming more digital and entwined together, the cybersecurity threat landscape has no doubt become a daunting one. For example, typical threat variants of the past, especially those of phishing, have now become much more sophisticated and covert in nature. A lot of this has been brought on by the proliferation of ransomware, which exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, there is another concern that is looming on the horizon: data privacy. Now, more than ever, consumers on a global basis want to know exactly what is happening to their personal identifiable information (PII) datasets. Examples of what they want to know about include the following: What kinds and types of information and data are being collected about them How those PII datasets are being stored, processed, and transacted with How their PII datasets are being used by third-party suppliers In response to these concerns and fears, as well as the cyber risks posed by these datasets, many nations around the world have set up rather extensive and very detailed data privacy laws. In their respective tenets and provisions, these pieces of legislation not only specify why and how businesses need to comply with them, but also outline the rights that are afforded to each and every consumer. In this book, we detail the tenets and provisions of three key data privacy laws: The GDPR The CCPA The CMMC We also provide a general framework at the end on how a business can comply with these various data privacy laws. The book begins with an in-depth overview of the importance of data and datasets, and how they are so relevant to the data privacy laws just mentioned.
Your one stop solution to implement a Cyber Defense Intelligence program in to your organisation. Key Features Intelligence processes and procedures for response mechanisms Master F3EAD to drive processes based on intelligence Threat modeling and intelligent frameworks Case studies and how to go about building intelligent teams Book Description Cyber intelligence is the missing link between your cyber defense operation teams, threat intelligence, and IT operations to provide your organization with a full spectrum of defensive capabilities. This book kicks off with the need for cyber intelligence and why it is required in terms of a defensive framework. Moving forward, the book provides a practical explanation of the F3EAD protocol with the help of examples. Furthermore, we learn how to go about threat models and intelligence products/frameworks and apply them to real-life scenarios. Based on the discussion with the prospective author I would also love to explore the induction of a tool to enhance the marketing feature and functionality of the book. By the end of this book, you will be able to boot up an intelligence program in your organization based on the operation and tactical/strategic spheres of Cyber defense intelligence. What you will learn Learn about the Observe-Orient-Decide-Act (OODA) loop and it's applicability to security Understand tactical view of Active defense concepts and their application in today's threat landscape Get acquainted with an operational view of the F3EAD process to drive decision making within an organization Create a Framework and Capability Maturity Model that integrates inputs and outputs from key functions in an information security organization Understand the idea of communicating with the Potential for Exploitability based on cyber intelligence Who this book is for This book targets incident managers, malware analysts, reverse engineers, digital forensics specialists, and intelligence analysts; experience in, or knowledge of, security operations, incident responses or investigations is desirable so you can make the most of the subjects presented.
Don't be the best in the world at what you do; be the only one in the world who does what you do. --Jerry Garcia Government Contracting Classified is a book of issues and problems concerning government contracting. Henry was raised in a small town (population about eighty) in Northern Middle Tennessee three miles from the Kentucky border. That area is now known as Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. That town was Model, Tennessee. He retired after thirty-two years from the federal government as a federal contracting officer and division chief with an unlimited warrant. Then he ran the Center for Government Contracting at the Dallas County Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he taught seminars and counseled contractors about government contracting. After that for nine years, he owned his own business, where he wrote technical proposals for contractors. His last position was on the staff of the University of Texas at Arlington Cross Timbers Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and he retired after more than fourteen years. He conducted government contracting webinars/seminars and did one-on-one counseling with potential and current government contractors (small, medium-sized, and large contractors). He worked with federal, state, and local governments. Henry has conducted over seven hundred webinars/seminars, mostly in Texas, over the past twenty-five years. He counseled thousands of contractors and had thousands in his seminars. During his time as a Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant and working for colleges and universities, he noticed several issues and problems kept coming up over and over. He has identified many of those issues and problems. He points them out in this book with commentary. Although this book is not all-inclusive, it does identify many issues and problems that should be of interest to newcomers and the seasoned government contractor as well. Henry not only points out important issues and problems but provides his personal comments (with seriousness and humor). I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. --Galatians 1:20
In the relentless cyber war, understanding that every individual and organization is a target is crucial. In this book, I offer a groundbreaking perspective on cybersecurity risk management, addressing a core issue: despite increased legislation and frameworks, massive breaches continue. Why? The problem often lies in ineffective or non-existent risk assessment and management, resulting in an ineffective cybersecurity program. Enter Heuristic Risk Management (HRM), a method I developed that is simple, intuitive, and highly effective. HRM cuts through the complexity of quantitative approaches and overbearing government regulations, providing a clear, easily implementable strategy that genuinely reduces risk. This book is a must-read for security leaders in organizations of all sizes, from SMBs with minimal security programs to large, heavily regulated companies. It's especially valuable for small businesses, often the most vulnerable and least prepared for cyber threats. Structured into three parts - Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Risk Management - the book builds a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to combat them. You'll learn how to identify your enemies, prepare defenses, and adjust your strategies in an ever-evolving threat landscape. I've kept the book concise and to the point, focusing on practical, actionable advice rather than overloading it with unnecessary details. For those who want more, numerous footnotes link to additional resources and information. Don't let compliance traps and the complexity of traditional frameworks hold you back. Embrace HRM and turn your cybersecurity efforts into a robust defense mechanism that outsmarts and outpaces your adversaries. Your enemies aren't waiting – why should you?
ARE YOU IN CYBER-COMPLIANCE FOR THE DOD? UNDERSTAND THE PENDING CHANGES OF CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION (CMMC).In 2019, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the development of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC is a framework not unlike NIST 800-171; it is in reality a duplicate effort to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171 with ONE significant difference. CMMC is nothing more than an evolution of NIST 800-171 with elements from NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001, respectively. The change is only the addition of third-party auditing by cybersecurity assessors. Even though the DOD describes NIST SP 800-171 as different from CMMC and that it will implement "multiple levels of cybersecurity," it is in fact a duplication of the NIST 800-171 framework (or other selected mainstream cybersecurity frameworks). Furthermore, in addition to assessing the maturity of a company's implementation of cybersecurity controls, the CMMC is also supposed to assess the company's maturity/institutionalization of cybersecurity practices and processes. The security controls and methodologies will be the same--the DOD still has no idea of this apparent duplication because of its own shortfalls in cybersecurity protection measures over the past few decades. (This is unfortunately a reflection of the lack of understanding by senior leadership throughout the federal government.) This manual describes the methods and means to "self-assess," using NIST 800-171. However, it will soon eliminate self-certification where the CMMC is planned to replace self-certification in 2020. NIST 800-171 includes 110 explicit security controls extracted from NIST's core cybersecurity document, NIST 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. These are critical controls approved by the DOD and are considered vital to sensitive and CUI information protections. Further, this is a pared-down set of controls to meet that requirement based on over a several hundred potential controls offered from NIST 800-53 revision 4. This manual is intended to focus business owners, and their IT support staff to meet the minimum and more complete suggested answers to each of these 110 controls. The relevance and importance of NIST 800-171 remains vital to the cybersecurity protections of the entirety of DOD and the nation.
The Security Risk Assessment Handbook: A Complete Guide for Performing Security Risk Assessments provides detailed insight into precisely how to conduct an information security risk assessment. Designed for security professionals and their customers who want a more in-depth understanding of the risk assessment process, this volume contains real-wor
From Exposed To Secure reveals the everyday threats that are putting your company in danger and where to focus your resources to eliminate exposure and minimize risk. Top cybersecurity and compliance professionals from around the world share their decades of experience in utilizing data protection regulations and complete security measures to protect your company from fines, lawsuits, loss of revenue, operation disruption or destruction, intellectual property theft, and reputational damage. From Exposed To Secure delivers the crucial, smart steps every business must take to protect itself against the increasingly prevalent and sophisticated cyberthreats that can destroy your company – including phishing, the Internet of Things, insider threats, ransomware, supply chain, and zero-day.
