NIST 800-53 provides guidance on incident response controls, which are crucial for effectively responding to and managing security incidents within an organization. Incident response aims to minimize the impact of incidents, restore normal operations, and prevent future occurrences. Here are key aspects of incident response as addressed in NIST 800-53:

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) push towards zero trust principles is marching forward with a series of initiatives for ensuring its communication network remains secure in today’s world of growing cybersecurity threats.

The switch from the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) being a DoD Manual to now a federal rule - effective February 24, 2021 - is significant indeed, and more than just a name change. With the codification came changes that essentially gave NISPOM more enforcement, authority, and overall accountability. 

In what can only be described as a true wakeup call for the United States, a recent Congressional Testimony painted an ominous picture in that “...the United States will not be ready to deter and defeat America’s most capable adversary — China — in the demanding technological environment we will face in the next five years.

In today's defense landscape, information security is a top priority, especially for cleared contractors working with sensitive government data. To ensure compliance with stringent security standards and streamline risk management processes, cleared contractors in industry working towards A&A use the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), a government owned web-based application with a broad range of services for comprehensive fully integrated cybersecurity management.

In the high-stakes world of defense analytics, knowledge and readiness are highly essential. When a private sector defense analytics firm set its sights on going public with an Initial Public Offering (IPO), they recognized the need to fortify their team with specialized training. Arlington, a trusted name in risk advisory services, was entrusted with the task of conducting comprehensive employee training. 

In the fast-paced world of defense contracting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative but also fraught with risks. Arlington, a leading name in risk advisory services, played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of a defense contractor's upcoming M&A endeavor. Our comprehensive due-diligence initiatives covered critical facets of information security, cybersecurity, and data privacy, setting the stage for a smooth and secure transition.

In the dynamic world of defense contracting, startups often find themselves navigating uncharted territory. This is particularly true for a promising new entrant specializing in avionics software. With the Department of Defense (DoD) as their client, the stakes were high, and risk management was critically important. Enter Arlington, a trusted name in risk advisory services for federal contractors.

In the world of federal contracting, meeting stringent cybersecurity requirements is non-negotiable, especially when dealing with agencies as critical as the US Navy. This success story showcases how Arlington, a trusted partner in cybersecurity and compliance, helped a small metal fabrication federal contractor achieve FISMA compliance and secure Authorization to Operate (ATO) for a significant contract with the US Navy.