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Essential resources for security compliance and best practices.
CMMC Resources
Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification documentation and guidance for defense contractors.
View CMMC Documentation↗DoD Cybersecurity Resource Guide
Comprehensive cybersecurity resource reference guide published by the Department of Defense for security best practices and compliance.
View Resource Guide (PDF)↗HIPAA Cybersecurity Guidance
Official cybersecurity recommendations and best practices from HHS for HIPAA compliance.
View HIPAA Security Guidance↗PCI Security Standards
Comprehensive PCI standards including PCI DSS and others to protect payment data.
View PCI Standards↗NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST CSF 2.0 resources to improve management of cybersecurity risk.
View NIST Framework↗MITRE Cyber Operations Assessment
MITRE's guide for cyber operations rapid assessment best practices and methodologies.
View Assessment Guide (PDF)↗CISA Cybersecurity Best Practices
Comprehensive best practices and services from America's cyber defense agency.
View CISA Resources↗USAC Cybersecurity Recommendations
FCC cybersecurity guidance for K-12 schools and libraries.
View USAC Guide (PDF)↗Best Practices
Essential security practices and guidelines to protect your organization from cyber threats.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Implement MFA across all systems and applications to add an extra layer of security.
- Enable MFA for all administrative accounts
- Use authenticator apps over SMS when possible
- Require MFA for remote access and cloud services
- Regularly review and update MFA settings
Regular Software Updates
Keep all software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.
- Enable automatic updates where possible
- Maintain an inventory of all software and systems
- Test updates in a controlled environment first
- Prioritize critical security patches
Security Awareness Training
Educate employees about cybersecurity threats and safe computing practices.
- Conduct regular phishing simulations
- Provide ongoing training
- Create clear security policies
- Encourage reporting of suspicious activities
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery
Implement comprehensive backup strategies and regularly test recovery procedures.
- Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule
- Regularly test backup restoration
- Store backups offline or isolated
- Document and practice recovery procedures
Network Monitoring & Logging
Enable continuous monitoring and logging to detect and respond to incidents quickly.
- Deploy SIEM for centralized logging
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies
- Set up automated alerts
- Maintain logs for compliance and forensics
Incident Response Planning
Develop and maintain a plan to minimize damage from security breaches.
- Create detailed procedures
- Establish communication protocols
- Regularly test and update the plan
- Train response team members