CMMC Level 2 has stringent requirements, emphasizing code security to protect sensitive data across software and IT systems that contractors maintain. With the rise of cyber threats targeting government suppliers, the CMMC framework establishes essential protocols contractors must implement, ultimately bolstering code security practices.

This article examines how CMMC Level 2 impacts code security for government contractors, the security controls that matter most, and how contractors can navigate this compliance level to protect software integrity and resilience.

Awareness Frameworks

StateRAMP and Authentication: What You Need to Know

Dec 8, 2022 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

Providers looking into StateRAMP authentication standards may find themselves staring into a stack of requirements documents across multiple security frameworks and government contexts. Not only is this unhelpful for these providers, but it also makes the process sound much more intimidating than it needs to be. In this article, we’ll take a high-level view of authentication requirements that may be part of your StateRAMP authorization process.

Awareness Industries

What Is Authentication in the Retail and Finance Industry?

Sep 28, 2022 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

In the financial industry, fraud is a natural and ever-present challenge. Digital banking and international finance have only compounded this problem, and anti-money laundering and fraud laws in the U.S. have evolved to address these issues.

In modern times, the overlap of identity management, authentication, and identity assurance has led to more comprehensive forms of authentication. These verification forms can differ based on the customers, the jurisdiction or industry, or even the technology used to make a payment or secure funds. But, all forms of authentication are purpose-built to ensure that technological systems can resist unauthorized access to financial information.