Jacob Nix
Why Every Organization Can Benefit from Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity is a vital component to any organization’s self-preservation. Every day, we access sensitive pieces of information, from...
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Jacob Nix
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Gone Phishing: Social Engineering and Cybersecurity
If there’s one thing cybercriminals excel in, it’s the art of manipulation. Every day, hackers exploit human elements to obtain sensitive...
Ryan McCartney
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to FISMA
Few pieces of legislation have become as important and relevant for federal data security standards and guidelines as the Federal...
Ryan McCartney
- Sep 13, 2022
- 3 min
4 Key Benefits of Complying with the NIST CSF
If you’ve been considering using the CSF as the security standard for your organization, we’d fully agree. Here’s why. The National...
Jacob Nix
- Sep 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is a vCISO, and Do I Need One?
Every organization needs a strong security foundation and compliance posture - regardless of size or industry. While security encompasses...
Ryan McCartney
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
4 Things to Consider When Choosing Your FedRAMP Consultant
For organizations seeking FedRAMP authorization, finding the right consultant is one of the most important decisions you can make. While...
Jacob Nix
- Aug 1, 2022
- 5 min
Emerging Cybersecurity Threat Trends in 2022
2022 is proving to be a big year for the cybersecurity industry. With companies disclosing breaches from successful cyberattacks every...
Jacob Nix
- Jul 21, 2022
- 2 min
Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise Worldwide – Here are Three Things You Can Do About It
At the end of 2021, we wrote about how (and why) data breaches are more expensive than ever. Fast forward to mid-2022, and the numbers...
Ryan McCartney
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
FedRAMP Adds Three New Control Families to Catalog
If you’re currently preparing for FedRAMP Revision 5, or wondering if its new requisites apply to your organization, you may be wondering...
Ryan McCartney
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
FedRAMP Revision 5 Introduces Threat-Based Methodology - Here's What to Expect
When NIST 800-53 Revision 5 was released in fall 2020, it didn’t take long for other compliance bodies to announce upcoming revisions of...
Jacob Nix
- Mar 30, 2022
- 2 min
CISA Issues New Warning Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
More than one month after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a specific...
Jacob Nix
- Mar 12, 2022
- 3 min
What the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act Means for The Cybersecurity Industry
While Congress may not agree on much, one recent agenda item was unanimous: the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act. Despite...
Jacob Nix
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
What the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Mean for the Cybersecurity Landscape
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, the Department of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a...
Jacob Nix
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
So, What's StateRAMP?
You may have heard that State and Local governments have their own approach to Authorization – also known as StateRAMP. So, let's talk...
Jacob Nix
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
3 Major Benefits of a HITRUST Certification
The world of security regulations can often feel like alphabet soup, especially when it comes to healthcare. With HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR,...
Jacob Nix
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Passion Led Us Here
2021 was an incredible year for RISCPoint, finding growth and success across the board in our consultants, our partners, and our clients...
Jacob Nix
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
CMMC 2.0 What to Know, What to Do, and How to Prepare
If you’re a government contractor or member of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) at-large, you’re likely wondering about the...
Jacob Nix
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
RISCPoint hires Information Technology and SOX audit leader Matt Drewyor
RISCPoint continues to expand expertise, adds Information Technology and SOX audit leader to its growing team of consultants. RISCPoint...
Jacob Nix
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
3 Key Qualities of a Healthy Security Culture
Cybersecurity isn’t just about cybersecurity. It speaks to the integrity of an organization and has a dramatic effect on its reputation...
Jacob Nix
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
Key Considerations for StateRAMP Authorization
In November 2021, StateRAMP, a consortium of public and private industry cybersecurity officials bringing FedRAMP-style security...
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