Regulations, Frameworks, and Controls - September 10, 2021

Many companies struggle with all of the cybersecurity documentation, processes, and policies that can limit their business growth and REALLY stress them out. Omnistruct serves as an enterprise partner for the critical policies, processes, and documentation needed to make sure all of that data and revenue is well protected against cyber threats and that the company stays in compliance with all rules and regulations.

Research shows NIST, ISO supply chain standards have up to 89% overlap of risk controls

The push for supply chain risk management standards is growing across the government. The Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements that are under review may get most of the attention, but the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the ISO certification organization, and several other efforts also are out there muddying the supply chain waters. By Jason Miller I September 6, 2021 Read More

Using Service Mesh to Enable Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Cybersecurity is not only a threat to private enterprises, it’s a national government priority, too. A 2021 presidential executive order names zero-trust architecture (ZTA) as part of new cybersecurity initiatives across government agencies. To enact said mission, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports now recommend the use of service mesh to enable next-generation access control systems across agencies. By Bill Doerrfeld I September 7, 2021 Read More

IoT Devices Built to Meet Cybersecurity Needs

The Internet of Things (IoT) includes items such as smart appliances, smartwatches, and medical sensors. For organizations to enjoy all of the benefits and convenience of IoT devices, enterprise customers must fully understand the potential risks and threats to their systems and the underlying data. IoT devices often lack built-in security controls, a situation that creates risks and threats for federal agencies and consumers. By Tripwire Guest Authors I September 7, 2021 Read More