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Compliance Cyber and Data Security EAR FTP Solutions GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR NIST Secure File Sharing
The aerospace industry is a big business — and it’s only going to get bigger in the coming years. In 2020, the global aerospace industry reached $298 billion. That figure is expected to grow to $430.9 billion by 2025 (an expected 45% increase in 5 years). The size of the industry and it’s expected growth is even more impressive when you consider the many aerospace industry regulations that companies must adhere to. The challenge with operating in aerospace is that almost everything designed, built or created has defense-related implications. Indeed, trade organizations (like the Aerospace Industries Association) and the U.S. government have established stringent regulations and security frameworks to prevent the aerospace industry’s products and data from falling into the wrong hands. These regulations can be burdensome for aerospace companies. But they can also represent an opportunity for aerospace companies to put into place the right tools and technologies for making compliance easier and more automated. Here’s a look at the most relevant aerospace and defense industry regulations — the AIA’s NAS9933, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR and EAR — plus a rundown of how aerospace companies can benefit from compliance.
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Compliance Cyber and Data Security FTP Cloud FTP Solutions File Sharing Best Practices GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance SOC Secure File Sharing The Cloud
In the modern age, cybersecurity has become a serious priority for organizations operating in both the public and private sectors. Government entities prioritize cybersecurity to prevent foreign actors and third parties from accessing state secrets. Corporations and other businesses prioritize cybersecurity to prevent ransomware, the loss of proprietary information and trade secrets, and generally to secure any information and files they store and share. What is SOC 2 and where does it fit within the emerging cybersecurity universe that’s growing more important with each passing year? SOC, an acronym for “System and Organization Controls,” is a cybersecurity risk management reporting framework that includes different levels for different types of organizations — SOC 2 is the second level of the framework designed for service providers. The SOC framework and SOC 2 requirements for service providers have become a universally accepted standard for securing information, data and files. At FTP Today, we are SOC 2 certified with the GOVFTP Cloud in scope. This is one of the best ways to ensure we’re securing our users’ data and files while minimizing the risk of outside threats. See below for more details on the SOC framework, on SOC 2 compliance, plus what it means for your organization.
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Are you trying to select a new file sharing solution, but you have a few questions first? Explore these common questions about file sharing solutions and find out their answers.
Compliance Cyber and Data Security FTP Cloud FTP Solutions File Sharing Best Practices GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance NIST Secure File Sharing The Cloud
Even if you’ve only dabbled in cybersecurity, you’ve likely heard the acronym NIST — which stands for National Institute of Standards and Technology. Behind that simple acronym are huge implications for organizations that experience cybersecurity threats or that regularly handle sensitive files and information. The NIST framework for cybersecurity can help keep your organization safe from breaches, and it can also help you achieve compliance so that you can work with other organizations and government agencies that are concerned about cybersecurity. To help you better understand the NIST framework for cybersecurity, here are in-depth details about NIST and specific publications relevant to cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive files and information.
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CMMC Compliance Cyber and Data Security DFARS EAR FTP Cloud FTP Solutions File Sharing Best Practices GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR NIST PCI Secure File Sharing The Cloud
The body that oversees Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (better known as CMMC) has just announced version 2.0 of its standards. This updated version of CMMC is significant for organizations that are part of the defense industrial base — organizations numbering 300,000-plus that comprise the supply chain for defense-related projects in the United States. See below for more details on CMMC 2.0, plus what those changes mean for organizations that work on projects with the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Cyber and Data Security EAR FTP Solutions File Sharing Best Practices GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR Secure File Sharing The Cloud
The United States is likely to spend more than $700 billion on national defense in 2022. A big portion of that budget will be spent on contracts with third-party businesses — contractors who provide products, materials and services to the U.S. military. But, if you want to work with the U.S. military, you need to understand ITAR compliance and how it empowers you to secure a contract. If your business would like to work with the U.S. military, or continue to work with the U.S. military, here’s a look at everything you need to know about ITAR — and ITAR compliance requirements.
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CMMC Cyber and Data Security DFARS GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR NIST Supply Chain
This blog post is the culmination of our Securing the Supply Chain series. In our second blog post Securing the Supply Chain - Meeting NISP SP 800-171 R2 we provided information on meeting compliance with DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) contracts clause 252-204-7019, which triggers your compliance with NIST 800-171 R2 by uploading your self-assessment, System Security Plan, and any Plan of Accreditation & Milestone (POA&M - Plan Of Actions and Milestones) to SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) system. Our initial blog covered what the government wants you to protect, the interim rule, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels, and how to get started. In this blog we start the journey toward meeting compliance with CMMC. We begin with first meeting compliance with NIST SP 800-171 R2, the latest self-assessment and self-attestation standard. Ultimately, over the next five years (by 2026), you will be required to meet DFARS contract clause 252-204-7021, which will trigger compliance with appropriate level of CMMC compliance. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a compliance framework for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors to safeguard intellectual property of United States. DIB contractors must properly safeguard, disseminate, and destroy Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As a DIB contractor, you will need to comply with the appropriate CMMC maturity level to renew a contract, compete for a new contract or receive an award of a contract. In this blog we give you the information you need to meet CMMC compliance.
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CMMC Cyber and Data Security DFARS GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR NIST Supply Chain
This blog post is a continuation of The CMMC Basics where we covered what the government wants you to protect, the interim rule, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels, and how to get started. In this blog we start the journey toward meeting compliance with CMMC. We begin with first meeting compliance with NIST SP 800-171 R2, the latest self-assessment and self-attestation standard. The United States government is challenged with securing the supply chain to reduce theft of intellectual property, collection of intelligence by foreign adversaries, and introduction of counterfeit products. The Department of Defense (DoD) must assure that the mission of the warfighter is not compromised, furthermore the research and development, ideas and product specification are not stolen. As we become more of an interconnected world, this will be more challenging, so you must take steps to assure that you are keeping your information safe as a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) vendor. If you are among the over 300,000 hardworking vendors supporting the DoD — be proud and be ready to do your part in helping America’s continued prosperity.
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CMMC Cyber and Data Security DFARS GOVFTP Cloud Government Compliance ITAR NIST Supply Chain
The United States of America is increasing attention on cybersecurity to ensure the prosperity of the American people. Public and private entities must secure systems, and networks from adversaries with malicious purpose. In this effort to secure Federal networks, one of the areas of focus for the government is the Federal Supply Chain and strengthening the security of United States Government contracting systems. The global nature of the Internet allows all countries to participate in communication, commerce, and free exchange of ideas – allowing for true prosperity. Access to something as powerful as the Internet presents opportunities for outside nations to conduct espionage, steal intellectual properties, cybercrimes, and remotely attack critical infrastructure.
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Cyber and Data Security Government Compliance
AMRDEC SAFE was the leading solution in the government file-sharing space for a long time. However, given the increasing demands of security and file capacity, AMRDEC was replaced with a new solution called DoD SAFE
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Is your company subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)? Compliance with these ITAR requirements isn’t optional, and non-compliance could have serious, negative impacts on your company. To mitigate the risk of violating ITAR, you need to learn more about common violations, consequences for those violations, and what to do when a violation occurs.
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