Cyberattacks are on everyone’s minds, including America’s leadership. Last month, an executive order was issued on the nation’s cybersecurity. As part of that executive order, we pulled out specific actions that government agencies and private companies will need to do to enhance their cybersecurity efforts.
Develop Cyber Policies and Procedures
These processes must address data, or information technology (IT) and the machinery, or operational technology (OT). This could certainly be a challenge as organizations allow their employees to work from home.
Build a Zero Trust Architecture
A few years ago, threats were often considered outside the company, but as cyber criminals became smarter, it is now important to continuously verify several factors before giving access. There are a few terms to know:
Improve Detection of and Response to Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Incidents
Even with a zero trust network in place, attacks can still occur. That’s why it’s so important that a system is in place to monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats immediately before any damage is done.
Perhaps you’re wondering where or how Comply to Connect (C2C) fits into this.
The U.S. Department of Defense C2C mandate was enforced to restrict device access from unauthorized users both internally and externally. With the goal to achieve a “zero trust” model, C2C reduces known vulnerabilities by detecting, identifying, characterizing, and deterring anomalous behaviors to secure the configuration of a network and its information resources. In other words, C2C is designed to increase cybersecurity efficiency across the DoD’s current and emerging operational environments.
C2C Is A Critically Important Step Toward Zero Trust
Every year, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) conducts cyber assessments which results in a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection score or CCRI score. A high CCRI score indicates a strong security baseline. When implemented correctly, C2C should increase CCRI scores and mitigate future risks.
However, because cybercrime is constantly evolving, a one-time process is not enough. Organizations should know their CCRI score in real-time and not just after a periodic audit.
That’s why Three Wire Systems has developed tools and processes that provide continuous monitoring and maintenance of CCRI.
Why? Because although you may be in compliance today, that could change tomorrow. Plus, you could have blind spots that will cause damage in the future. In other words, momentary compliance does not equal continuous security.
As part of our cyber baseline evaluation, we’ll illuminate and map your current cyber landscape. What sensors do you have? What information do they provide? How do they share information? Which pieces are missing? What are you protecting and why?
Through this evaluation, we help you thoroughly understand your network. As your partner, we develop a continuous monitoring solution that combines C2C, governance and strategy. With this solution, you’re able to see real-time insights, make informed decisions, develop policies that make sense and ultimately have a more secure network.
With C2C already in motion, the executive order was a call to action to do just this – foster a more secure cyberspace by taking proactive measures.
We know C2C is on everyone’s radar these days, but don’t stop there. Think about how you’re going to design and implement a long-term cybersecurity roadmap.
Our cybersecurity experts are constantly thinking ahead. If you’re interested in learning more about our CCRI solution, contact us here.