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NIST SP 800-171 Series: The Fifth Control

With so much sensitive data readily available within college and university systems, it is critical for institutions to continue to strengthen access controls in order to prevent unauthorized access.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Configuration Management

The fourth family of controls within the NIST SP 800-171, Configuration Management, defines how appropriate levels of security are to be maintained as various system changes are made.

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Data Classification in Higher Ed

Because data is often managed by individuals across multiple systems or applications outside of a standardized records management system, it can be difficult to keep track of the type and amount of sensitive data held by different parties.

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Hacking Building Controls: The Target breach – 5 years later

HVAC and other environmental systems are now being connected into corporate networks to automate building controls. Organizations using Internet-connected systems without security controls can provide hackers an opportunity to gain access to other critical organizational systems and networks.

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Lessons Learned from 2018 Healthcare Data Breaches

There were 503 healthcare data breaches reported in 2018, with over 15 million healthcare records exposed.

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Gone Phishing

These alarming statistics highlight the continued pervasive nature of phishing attacks to better prepare your organization.

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Cybersecurity Checklist

Following these cybersecurity best practices can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a security breach.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Audit and Accountability

The third family of controls within the NIST SP 800-171, Audit and Accountability, is critical in both the prevention and detection of data breaches. Comprehensive and accurate system logging can significantly reduce the impact of a potential breach.

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Physical Protection

Section 3.10 within the NIST SP 800-171 rev 2 focuses on the physical access to an organization’s systems and the measures taken to protect equipment, buildings, and related supporting infrastructure against threats associated with the physical environment.

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