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 […]
Security Assessment Report (SAR) Template, Guide, and Examples
Art Clomera Vice President, Operations Implementing effective security controls for information systems is a vital and complex undertaking. All Federal agencies require cybersecurity control measures in one form or another – and assessing their effectiveness is a challenge. Due to the complex and quickly evolving nature of cybersecurity threats, it can be difficult to accurately […]
Mastering DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance: Key Requirements & Steps for Success
Explore DFARS compliance, new security measures, and streamlined acquisition pathways to help contractors meet DoD standards.
Why Integrated Risk Management is Crucial for Your Organization: A Step-by-Step Approach
Learn how IRM helps federal agencies enhance cybersecurity, streamline operations, ensure compliance, and strengthen resilience.
Understanding and Preventing Today’s Most Common Cyber Attacks for Federal Agencies
Discover the top 15 cyber threats to government systems, along with strategies for implementing zero-trust architecture and AI-driven detection systems.
How to Apply the 7 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Steps
Art Clomera, Vice President, Operations We’ve all heard the adage: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” In essence, you have to risk something if you want to get things done. So much of our lives involves assessing risk and intelligently managing those risks to meet our needs and achieve our goals. It’s why a motorcyclist wears a […]
Six Lessons Learned from the CrowdStrike Outage Disaster
The recent CrowdStrike outage reminds us of our digital infrastructure’s fragility. As 8.5 million devices crashed and critical services were disrupted worldwide, we must rethink our approach to IT resilience. What can federal agencies learn from this teachable moment? Read our complete analysis.
Cybersecurity Asset Management (CSAM) Application: A Framework for Asset Visibility and Control
Is your agency struggling to maintain visibility and control over its cyber assets? Discover how a Cybersecurity Asset Management (CSAM) application brings transparency to your security posture.
RPA Benefits: A Deep Dive into the Advantages of Robotic Process Automation
Federal agencies face increasing data volumes and tighter processing timelines. How can you keep up? Read our latest blog and discover how the top 10 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) benefits can transform your agency’s performance.
