Building ROMs for Cybersecurity Needs: A Guide for Federal Agencies
R. Shawn Elliott President and LLC Manager IPKeys Technologies, LLC | Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) Cybersecurity budgeting is rarely straightforward, since threats evolve faster than procurement cycles. That’s why Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates are so valuable. Whether you’re managing FedRAMP authorizations or preparing for next year’s funding cycle, a solid ROM gives you […]
Proactive IT Risk Management: Building Resilience in an Evolving Digital World
R. Shawn Elliott President and LLC Manager IPKeys Technologies, LLC | Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) 2024 brought some harsh cybersecurity lessons for everyone working in U.S. government cybersecurity. One major wake-up call came when Chinese hackers broke into several U.S. telecom networks in an attack dubbed Salt Typhoon. Then came an unexpected hit. CrowdStrike, which […]
How to Conduct Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Assessments in 4 Steps
Shawn Elliott, Vice President, Federal Solutions In an organizational context, “being in compliance” refers to an organization conforming to the applicable standards and rules set by governing entities. These standards and rules can be both external (e.g. laws, industry standards, regulations) or internal (e.g. company policies). Failure to adhere to applicable standards can lead to […]
Common Cybersecurity Threats and How to Protect Your Government Agency
Shawn Elliott, President, Federal Solutions Cyber threats have become mainstays in the modern news feed. Nearly every day we learn about the latest ingenious digital tool that maliciously exploits its victims to steal their information or money and disrupt legitimate activities. The frequency and severity of these threats are increasing. Cybersecurity sensors recorded approximately 5.3 […]
Is Zero Trust the Answer to the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Woes?
Shawn Elliott, President, Federal Solutions We all know that cybersecurity is a top priority for all federal agencies. In Executive Order (EO) 14028, Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, the President initiated a sweeping government wide effort to ensure that baseline security practices are in place. A key component of this EO was to “develop a plan […]
