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OCTOBER 2022 TOWN HALL MODERATOR: JON HANNY

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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.

Internet of Things Tip Sheet

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term used to describe the network of physical devices connected over the Internet. Cars, fitness trackers, wearables, appliances, lightbulbs, smart speakers, and any devices that have sensors and can exchange data with other machines in the network are examples of IoT. The cybersecurity of such information may be vulnerable to a potential cyber-attack once the device is connected to the Internet.

In this months episode of our Podcast CMMC 4 Small to Medium sized Business  We discuss CyberNINES' journey through CMMC to get their Authorized C3PAO status and the codification of CMMC 2.0 & the new schedule for requirements with CyberNINES President Scott Singer. 

Cyber Security Tips for Working from Home

The current technologies enable us to control our home devices on our smartphones from any location. While many of us are also working from home, phishing, scams, malware and other cyber-related threats are becoming more frequent. Cybercriminals often rely on human error ― clicking on a malicious link in an email or failing to update the antivirus or install software patches. Cybersecurity is everyone’s job and requires everyone’s participation from the top management to the newest employees. #BeCyberSmart and support the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) with CyberNINES. Share these tips with your organization and start securing your home environment.

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.

CyberNINES in partnership with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP) and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute hosted a free in-person & virtual workshop where attendees were able to engage with some of the best cybersecurity resources in Wisconsin!

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 26^st 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.

This month our focus was on Physical Security, we compiled a list of various news articles we shared throughout the month to keep you in the know and updated on recent events & so you can learn more about physical security as it relates to cybersecurity!