Threats can come from anywhere. They can come from hackers, burglars, natural disasters, you name it. But the threat that some agencies may not anticipate can come from within. This is why insider threat awareness is so important. Recognizing that danger can originate from someone within an organization is an uncomfortable thought, but one that […]
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In most organizations, one of the last things on the average employee’s mind may be what they’re supposed to do in the event of an emergency. It simply may never cross their mind, or they may not want to think about such things. But federal agencies don’t have the luxury of ignoring the possibility of […]
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When it comes to combatting insider threats, one of the first lines of defense is personnel vetting. Ensuring incompetent or ill-intentioned individuals never get hired in the first place is incredibly effective in minimizing incidents. In order to weed such individuals out, a thorough vetting process is required so nobody slips through the cracks. Those […]
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The success of militaries, governments, and businesses revolves around one common factor: Information. It’s a valuable commodity, and one that’s acquired through various means. This is where intelligence and counterintelligence come into play. While the two may sound like opposites, that’s not entirely true. One isn’t entirely successful without the other. In this blog, we’ll […]
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Insider threats come in many forms. Some are unintentional, while others are malicious. They can have differing goals, and the possible risks they pose are too many to count. Typically, these threats come from people who have access to sensitive information in some way—disgruntled employees, negligent contractors, and simply people who don’t know better. Whatever […]
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When it comes to protecting your business, hoping things don’t break while keeping your fingers crossed won’t cut it. There’s too much on the line, especially if you have a large team that relies on your success for their financial stability. These days, having a solid disaster preparedness plan is a necessity that can’t be […]
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Are you prepared for the unexpected? As we head into 2025, it’s a good time to consider how essential technology has become for businesses. We’re all connected through phones, computers, and other smart devices. This is leaps and bounds better than just a few decades ago in terms of workplace efficiency, but it does come […]
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2025 is here. As time marches on, so does the progress of technology. The digital landscape—cybersecurity included—is evolving at an impressive pace. Because of this speedy progression, it’s important to be aware of what’s coming next. Artificial intelligence, IoT devices, and much more are stepping further into the foreground as we head into the new […]
In the world of government contracting, it’s rare for a single company to be the sole contractor: that is, without a partner or subcontractor. Between ever-more stringent regulations and increasingly challenging requirements, partnerships and collaborations between contractors have emerged as critical components for success. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say that the ability to […]
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A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal document businesses use to solicit bids from vendors for a project or service. RFPs make much of the business world function and are often the first step organizations take to ensure the delivery of a solution that best fits their needs. As such, there’s a lot depending on […]