June 7, 2021
What Does the Term ‘Adequate Security’ Really Mean?
Decipher the concept of adequate security with Charles IT’s expertise in Managed IT services. Understand its implications for your business.
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Insights on IT, cybersecurity and compliance from the Charles IT team.
June 7, 2021
What You Need to Know About Cyber Incident Reporting
Discover the importance of cyber incident reporting for defense contractors under DFARS regulations. Learn about incident response, roles, & training.
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CMMC / DFARS
June 7, 2021
5 Ways an MSP Is Your Biggest Compliance Ally
We explore the ways an MSP is your biggest ally in complying with DFARS requirements regarding protecting confidential information and reporting security incidents.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
Why Monitoring Is Key to System Integrity
Monitoring is easily the most reliable method of tracking accountability and compliance with company policies, and here’s why.
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How Strong Are the Boundaries of Your Systems?
Traditional perimeter security is no longer enough in the era of distributed computing environments, so here is what you must do to establish boundaries.
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How A DFARS Gap Assessment Helps You Evaluate Security
The first thing to do when getting ready for a DFARS 252.204-7012 audit is to evaluate your current security posture with a comprehensive gap assessment.
Read MoreMay 24, 2021
DFARS 252.204-7012: Are the Safeguards for Your IT Systems Enough?
To meet your organization’s DFARS 252.204-7012 obligations, you need to ensure that all risk areas are accounted for
Read MoreMay 24, 2021
DFARS 252.204-7012: Are Your IT System Safeguards Enough?
Safeguarding your IT systems requires an optimal combination of physical and technical security measures and employee training
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CMMC / DFARS
May 24, 2021
DFARS Clause 252.204-7012: Is Your Personnel Security Up to Par?
DoD contractors must implement personnel cybersecurity measures to ensure compliance with DFARS Clause 252.204-7012.
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DFARS 252.204-7012: What are the best ways to protect media and CUI?
Protecting controlled unclassified information requires paying attention to its entire lifecycle from collection to destruction to comply with DFARS 7012
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DFARS 252.204-7012: Tips for making sure your IT maintenance is up to standard
The timely maintenance of IT systems is essential for avoiding downtime and keeping risk to a minimum, as well as staying DFARS-compliant
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CMMC / DFARS
May 24, 2021
DFARS 252.204-7012: Why a Proactive Incident Response Plan Is Crucial
Defense contractors need to have a proactive incident response plan when reporting cyber incidents to ensure compliance with DFARS.
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