CMMC 2.0 Compliance CVG Strategy CMMC Consultants CVG Strategy CMMC consultants can prepare your organization for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. We specialize in performing assessments of information assets and data flows to ensure that proper application of NIST SP 800-171 security controls are in place. This process includes performance of a Gap Analysis, … Read more
ISO 27001 cybersecurity management is an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) for organizations and businesses of all sizes. It provides a means to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in a system that can be harmonized with other management systems. The ISO Advantage There are numerous cyber security solutions for protecting confidential information. … Read more
Integrating NIST cybersecurity for business applications into existing management system processes requires specialized implementation. This is of special concern for organizations involved in contracting with the Department of Defense (DoD) that are adopting NIST SP 800-171 to meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. A major issue in this integration, is that the NIST cybersecurity … Read more
Implementing ISO 9001:2015 properly can benefit an organization across the board if executed appropriately. The first steps of an effective implementation process should include determining what the intended results of the program should be. These quality objectives may include factors beyond meeting customer expectations and ensuring the quality of products and services. For example, a … Read more
Many small businesses owners have expressed concerns about the challenges in adopting CMMC standards. While the Department of Defense (DoD) has been stressing the necessity for contractors to reach various levels of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for years now, many businesses are at a loss as to how to implement an effective program despite … Read more
Export Compliance Program Management Effective export compliance program management poses challenges for organizations of all sizes and sectors. U.S. export regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are complex and under constant revision. Compliance is further complicated for organizations that have multinational operations and must therefore … Read more
Why Have a Quality Management System for Service Industry Businesses? At first glance a Quality Management System (QMS) might appear inappropriate for service industry businesses. There would appear to be a lack of metrics to serve as inputs, as a large portion of the product is not physical. Customer satisfaction however, is a very tangible … Read more
Many users take messaging app security for granted when sending text messages, voice messages, photos, and videos. However, not all apps secure messaging data equally. This is a concern for both organizations and individuals who wish to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of information transferred between authorized users. Elements of Messaging Security Messaging app … Read more
What is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment has released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The program will be made effective in new programs released by the Department of Defense (DoD) and will be a requirement for product and service providers. This program has … Read more
Cybersecurity Threats by Industry Sector Cybersecurity threats remain a significant concern for organizations in every sector. IBM’s 17th Cost of a Data Breach Report provided insights in to the nature of the threat environment in 2021. This report provides an assessment of risks and strategies for protecting data and responses to data breaches. Among its … Read more
What is a Quality Management System? A Quality Management System (QMS) is an assemblage of processes, procedures, and polices for achieving customer requirements and customer satisfaction. These systems, when appropriately applied, can provide an enterprise with increased operational consistency and profitability. Although originally created for manufacturing endeavors, QMS are also applicable for service industries. There … Read more
ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Requirements Proper documentation is the cornerstone of ISO 9001:2015. Creating a system of documentation that is appropriate to your company’s requirements is crucial. This is because the documentation defines the manner in which it will conduct business. Paying attention to the design of your Quality Management System (QMS) at … Read more
Corrective Actions Provide Opportunities for Improvement Corrective Actions are excellent opportunities for process improvement and increasing profitability. It is necessary however, to implement a process to these control corrective actions. This is often perceived by some as being a cumbersome, unnecessarily complicated, and time consuming process. However, a properly constructed Quality Management System can ensure … Read more
According to a number of leaders in cybersecurity, spyware is becoming an issue of growing concern for businesses. Malwarebytes, in its 2021 report, Malwarebytes 2021 State of Malware Report, observed that business spyware detections increased 51% in 2020. These spyware infections can be found on both computers and mobile devices. What is Spyware? Spyware is … Read more
ISO 9001 provides tools for business management beyond the scope of product quality. Incorporating these tools can help an organization effectively and consistently manage specific issues and requirements strategically. Furthermore, because ISO 9001:2015 requires involvement from top management and relevant stakeholders, it ensures that these issues will be addressed comprehensively. Context of the Organization “Context … Read more
Bloomberg reported on February 12, 2021 that a Supermicro hardware hack had been conducted on server motherboards by a Chinese espionage program. This report follows previous reports by the news agency in 2018 and illustrates the susceptibility of technology manufacturers to supply chain attacks. The hack involved embedding a small integrated circuit into the trace … Read more
