What Now for DoD’s NIST 800-171 Rev3 Class Deviation?

Bottom Line Up Front: Keep up the effort to establish and maintain provable security in accordance with revision 2 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in...

Understanding FOCI: Compliance and Microsoft 365 Solutions

32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117 defines Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) is a concept that has significant implications for organizations dealing with classified US data and in some cases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), particularly...

Preparing for Microsoft Copilot for Security

Microsoft Copilot for Security is a revolutionary tool that helps increase the efficiency and capabilities of defenders and your security measures. It is a generative AI-powered solution that uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to provide insights,...

Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture in the DIB 

Over the last decade, mergers and acquisitions, along with divestitures, have been common within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). They come in all sizes, from small firms strategically coming together to offer a broader product portfolio, to niche businesses of...