As cybersecurity threats rise and defense contractors face what can feel like ever-changing government compliance requirements, many companies struggle to keep up with the best and most effective CMMC-compliant cyber protections for their operations. One common aspect of this is the increasing need for managed security services incorporating active scanning handled by a SOC (Security Operations Center).
Managed security services like those provided by MAD Security provide 24/7 cybersecurity operations by an outsourced experienced security team that leverages top-tier technologies and security practices to protect your business from cyberattacks and respond to incidents if/when they occur.
In the following case study see how Design Interactive leveraged MAD Security’s Managed Security Services and their Security Operations Center to improve its cybersecurity posture and address CMMC requirements.
Design Interactive was facing rising pressures from CMMC requirements. Their in-house team had attempted to optimize their internal cybersecurity process to support both CMMC compliance and protect their business. However, navigating such challenges internally proved difficult as they faced:
With the rising pressure, Design Interactive identified that it was time to pull in support to move faster towards their CMMC compliance objectives and protect their business. The company pulled in MAD Security to optimize its digital security frameworks and adequately meet government guidelines.
Here’s what the process looked like.
Assessment
Creation of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)
The POAM encompassed various items including the following:
Security Operations Center (SOC) Design & Implementation
MAD’s Security Operations experts designed a Security Operations Center (SOC) to address the NIST and CMMC requirements. This encompassed various items, including the following:
Why this matters: SOC is a part of implementing the NIST 800-171A controls required for CMMC Compliance and is an important part of protecting businesses and operations from cyber risks.
How it works: Assurance regarding their cybersecurity control environment can be given by System and Organization Controls and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This aids users in comprehending the safeguards put in place to support operations and compliance.
Through our work model, the MAD team was able not only to bring Design Interactive’s security operations up to date and ensure it is prepared to meet government requirements but also able to assist the client keep up with changes in cybersecurity methods. We provided our clients with constant guidance to optimize their processes even further.
The company’s choice to pull in MAD Security to fulfill CMMC complaint SOC requirements in:
Overall, Design Interactive rates their experience with MAD as “very positive”. The support and guidance helped them achieve cybersecurity goals that were otherwise difficult for its in-house team to properly navigate, due to a lack of expertise in the field as well as a lack of confidence.
MAD Security’s (MAD’s) services are designed to support companies’ cybersecurity operational needs. Our team of security experts can be considered an extension of a company’s in-house staff and can perform 24/7 cybersecurity operations to help businesses stay safe while online. Through our services of enhancing cybersecurity and helping clients stay compliant, we can effectively support our clients with their CMMC and NIST requirements.
As security experts, the MAD team is here to support software development companies in protecting their digital data as well as remain compliant with the ever-changing cybersecurity governmental requirements. Our goal is to be an integral partner in our client’s operations and provide them with both 24/7 cyber monitoring and expert advice on how to effectively create and manage their SOC.
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