Category: Cybersecurity

A Security Operations Center is sometimes abbreviated as SOC and pronounced as “sock.” It is a centralized unit that deals with security issues on an organization and technical level. SOC comprises three main components, including people, processes, and technology. Its primary purpose is to ensure that an organization is protected ...

With the proliferation of data breaches and cyber threats, companies are constantly looking for reliable and cost-effective cybersecurity products to shield themselves from attacks. One such product is Security Information and Event Management, or SIEM for short. You’ve likely heard about SIEM, but you might be unsure what it means ...

What would you say if asked to name the top threat to your organization's security? You might recall a cybersecurity incident you've read about or a malware program you've heard of in passing. While those can undoubtedly be threats, the answer is likely sitting right next to you: it's another ...

There is more and more information out there about security recommendations and it can be challenging to know who and when to listen. I have a had a few partners of ours ask where we get our standards and recommendations from. Well it’s time to share our leader….. The National ...

Did you know that cybercrime is now the number one global threat to businesses? Cybersecurity Ventures forecasts that cybercrime “will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.” That's more than the total GDP of France, Italy, or Brazil, and the 3rd world largest after the US and China! So, ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month. The theme of the month is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” The National Cyber Security Alliance is a great website you can visit to watch videos, review tips sheets, and search their resource library to see up-to-date information on cyber security threats and how to protect yourself ...

a COUPLE of GURUS is proud to announce that we are now a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body. This designation allows us to assist organizations in achieving compliance with the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) framework. As an RPO, we are authorized to provide ...

In late 2020, the US Department of Defense announced a transition to a new certification program for all contractors working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Compliance is mandatory for all manufacturers and will require an assessment from a CMMC third-party assessment organization (C3PAO). The good news is the new certification ...

Mastering the Art of Remembering 295 Passwords: A Guide on Password Management The Password Conundrum of the Cyber Age Imagine juggling 295 balls in the air. Sounds impossible, right? Now, replace those balls with passwords - each one unique, complex, and tied to a different online account. This might sound ...