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Rylee Wedekind

Rylee, a co-founder and member of CyberNINES, leads the development and implementation of the cybersecurity quality management system, security awareness training, and compliance, based on ISO 27001 standards.

Penetration Test Versus Vulnerability Scan

What’s the Difference Between a Vulnerability Scan and a PEN Test?

We find that often customers become confused between a Vulnerability Scan and a Penetration (PEN) test.  We’ve created this table below to show the differences. 
 
Basically, a  vulnerability scan is an automated, high-level test that looks for and reports potential vulnerabilities.
 
A penetration test is a detailed hands-on examination by an actual person that tries to detect and exploit weaknesses in your system.
 
These tests are good steps to maintain Cybersecurity compliance
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mobile device security best practices

Mobile Device Security Best Practices

Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, and we use them for various activities like communication, browsing the internet, online transactions, and more. However, they are also vulnerable to security threats like data breaches, malware attacks, and theft. To ensure the security of your mobile devices, you should follow these best practices:

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How to Choose a Password Manager

The problem with passwords is remembering them!  Finding a safe place to keep them is another issue.  That notepad on your desktop isn’t very secure or accessible when you are away from your desk.   There are many password managers available that can help you create and store strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts. Some popular password managers include:

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Veterans Day - Honoring all who served

Veterans Day | Salute to Service

We'd like to take a moment this Veterans Day to thank everyone who has served our country, you and your family's sacrifices are deeply appreciated.

CyberNINES is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business with 5 veterans currently on staff with over 100 years of cumulative service to our country. Learn about our team here

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips for Internet Security

Tips for Internet Security

The Internet has integrated into every aspect of our daily life from connecting with our friends and family to managing our banking and medical records. Cybercriminals attempt to extract this information by luring Internet users into clicking on malware links or tricking employees into providing company’s financial information. Be on guard for cyber-attacks and support National CyberSecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) with CyberNINES. Start with these simple tips from CISA and National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to ensure your safety online.

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Top Tips for Cybersecurity

7 Top Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

For 18 years, CISA and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) continue to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that we all have the resources we need to be safer and more secure online.  The following tips would be great to share with employees, family, and friends to raise their cyber awareness to further our protection.  Send out one or two tips a week for employee engagement and training.

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CyberNINES Authorized C3PAO

CyberNINES is now an Authorized C3PAO

CyberNINES first authorized CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) in Wisconsin and Minnesota to Perform Cybersecurity assessments for the Department of Defense.

MADISON, WI, September 26, 2022  – CyberNINES LLC. a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) has announced that it is the 26st company nation-wide and the first in Wisconsin and Minnesota to be authorized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Body (The Cyber AB) as a CMMC Certified Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).  CyberNINES successfully passed its CMMC Level 2 assessment administered by the Department of Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) during the first week of August 2022.

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