
What are the cybersecurity vulnerabilities Defense Contractors face?
Defense Contractors face threats from human error, hard drive malfunction, and cyberattackers using malware, phishing expeditions, and data theft to steal treasure-troves of client and military secrets.
Defense Contractors communicate with clients and pass confidential and top-secret information via electronic methods. Your proprietary and secret information must be protected in transit and in your possession.
Not only do you have to meet your industry rules, but in most cases, you must meet the governments as well.
What cybersecurity regulations affect Defense Contractors?
Federal Laws that apply to you:
Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
NIST 800-171
Risk Management Framework
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (if you have clients in the healthcare industry)
Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) (if you are publicly owned)
What are the consequences of a data breach?
Financial Loss
Reputational Damage
Operational Downtime
Legal Action
Loss of Sensitive Data
60% chance of going out of business!