We are thrilled to announce that #OpticCyber's EVP, Kelly Hood, has been named a top 3 finalist for the 2024 Cyber Warrior Woman of the Year Award! 🎉 Kelly’s leadership and innovative contributions to the cybersecurity field will be recognized by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) at their 8th Annual Cybersecurity Awards. These awards celebrate the region’s premier cybersecurity leaders, and we couldn't be more proud of Kelly for her dedication to advancing our nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem. The award winners will be announced during #CAMI’s Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony on September 19th. We are honored to have Kelly represent Optic Cyber Solutions as a finalist among the best and brightest in the industry. Stay tuned, and join us in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved recognition! #Cybersecurity #CyberWarrior #CyberAwards #Leadership
Optic Cyber Solutions
IT Services and IT Consulting
Pasadena, Maryland 604 followers
Applying the lens of cybersecurity to your business.
About us
Securing your business, keeping you in control. Optic Cyber Solutions is a veteran owned small business headquartered in Maryland. We understand that cybersecurity should be a business enabler, not a roadblock. We work with organizations across industries to understand the threats and vulnerabilities that will prevent them from reaching their business goals and build resilience into their cybersecurity practices. Professional service offerings include cybersecurity assessments, implementation support, and advising. Optic can help you meet your cybersecurity goals: - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - FISMA & FedRAMP Services Our team is uniquely suited to work with organizations to assess current security practices, identify gaps that may go unnoticed, and create risk-informed strategies to mitigate cybersecurity threats. Members of Optic's team have supported the development of several cybersecurity frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform. Additionally, Optic is a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) supporting the protection of our nation's supply chain. Our cybersecurity engineers leverage the knowledge gained by working in these communities and supporting these development efforts to build and align appropriate security targets for companies across industries. Check out our YouTube channel for tips on building out your cybersecurity program: https://www.youtube.com/OpticCyber
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- IT Services and IT Consulting
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- 2-10 employees
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- Pasadena, Maryland
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- Partnership
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- Cybersecurity, Risk Management, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CMMI Cybermaturity Platform, Supply Chain Risk Management, Implementing Standards and Frameworks, Develop Security Strategies, Implement Security Solutions, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and Risk Management Framework
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Did you see Kelly Hood's latest webinar on NIST SP 800-171r2? Her video provides a quick overview of SP 800-171r2 to help you understand the current requirements for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). If you haven't checked it out, don't worry! It's still available 👇 https://lnkd.in/edEvEySS If you have questions regarding SP 800-171r2, the security requirements, or approaches for meeting them feel free to reach out.
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One of the biggest challenges I hear from organizations is about how to manage competing (or even conflicting) requirements. Whether the tension is coming from regulations conflicting with internal business drivers - from the desires of the board to the needs of their customers - or even just from the list of things that they know needs to be done, but they know can’t be achieved within the resources they have. To help with this, everyone wants the “one standard to rule them all.” While I’m not sure if we’ll ever be quite lucky enough to get to that goal, this is where I usually start talking about the #NIST #CybersecurityFramework. (I know, I know, I’m sure you’re all surprised.) Now hear me out - the #CSF is already widely adopted, it uses easy to understand language, and best of all, it’s already mapped to a multitude of other standards and frameworks to help us see where we can gain some efficiencies. Mapping all of these disparate requirements and needs through a #CSF Profile, for example, can be a great way to streamline processes and ensure that you’re looking at the big picture and not getting focused on the fire of the moment. Pull everything together in one place so you aren’t trying to manage half a dozen different cybersecurity capabilities in different formats and structures. Make your life easier and make it easier on your team by making sure everyone is on the same page! *stepping off my soap box now* Check out my video on CSF Profiles to get an overview of why they can be SO helpful! And feel free to reach out if you have any questions or are interested in learning more about streamlining your capabilities to drive more effective cybersecurity! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gip_Nt7s And check out #OpticCyber's Maturity and Progress Tracker (MaPT) if you'd like a free tool to help you get started with your Profile! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eftm2zdv
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Be sure to register for this Friday’s Tech Breakfast at Mokxa Technologies! Follow the link below to join #OpticCyber's own Tom Conkle as he shares insights on the role GRCs play in "Modernizing Cybersecurity Audit and Compliance." 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtEssGMC See you there! #CAMI #Cybersecurity #Mokxa #GRC
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Premium Members Mokxa Technologies and Optic Cyber Solutions are teaming up for a morning of #compliance conversation and networking. Join us in Columbia next Friday; registration in the comments.
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Need help getting ready for #CMMC? Reach out to #OpticCyber and let us make sure you're prepared for certification!
That was fast! Especially for government timelines. After announcing 48 CFR would be available for public comments just last week, it is out for public comments. This is the rule that will require the government to put a #CMMC in contracts if the contractor will process, store, or transmit CUI. Comments are due before October 15, 2024. On first read, it is what has been expected with no surprises. Some of the highlights: - Requires CMMC Level to be identified in all solicitations (with a few exceptions) where FCI and/or CUI will be handled by the contractor - Confirmed the phased rollout previously defined in the 32 CFR proposed rule - Requires primes to confirm subcontractors, at all tiers, meet CMMC requirements - Requires contractor to meet CMMC requirements prior to contract award - Includes foreign suppliers - Defines a minimal burden, approx. 15 minutes per system, to comply with the proposed rule as the technical requirements have already been addressed by the 32 CFR proposed rule Time to dig deeper to see how it will affect DoD contracts. Did you see anything interesting in the proposed rule? https://lnkd.in/gq2TZVB9
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At #OpticCyber, we assist organizations in building and expanding #cybersecurity programs to protect what matters most. From developing an effective compliance program to implementing an Incident Response Plan, our cybersecurity engineers have the expertise to strategically build security into your program without getting in the way of your business! At Optic, we start off by looking at what you have and evaluating your cyber risk to define your goals and develop a roadmap enabling you to mature your cybersecurity program through implementing the plan. To learn more about Optic's implementation services and how we can help you build out your cybersecurity program, check out the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXCiBmVH
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Trying to figure out how to get started with #CMMC? Check out this video with Tom Conkle for an overview of what you need to know! We recently put out a high level CMMC overview (https://lnkd.in/eNyvMrmp), but wanted to take things a step farther. In this video, we're digging deeper into the reason, purpose, and timeline for CMMC. Don't miss out! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezvTWPMZ Reach out to #OpticCyber if you need help getting started!
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Measuring progress and understanding your cyber risks is a challenge, but there are tools that can help. The #NIST Cybersecurity Framework Tiers and #CMMI Maturity Levels are two options discussed by Kelly Hood and Ron Lear in a recent #ISACA webinar. Be sure to check it out if you missed it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eS2gdGdn Are you ready to elevate your cybersecurity strategy? Check out our Maturity and Progress Tracker (MaPT) tool to start measuring and improving your cybersecurity efforts today! https://lnkd.in/e7dY98PB #Cybersecurity #NISTCSF #CMMI #RiskManagement #OpticCyber #ContinuousImprovement #MaturityAssessment #ProgressTracking
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Join us for a great session Building Trust in a Zero Trust World with #OpticCyber's Tom Conkle! Come learn about using the NIST CSF 2.0 to Bridge Communication Gaps in Financial Cybersecurity. Gain valuable insights on enhancing your cybersecurity strategies and building trust through effective communication. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Register now at 👉www.zerotrustmeet.com Let's build a safer digital future together! #Cybersecurity #NISTCSF #CSF2 #NISTCyberFramework #ZeroTrust #FinancialSecurity
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