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Nominated for Best of Anne Arundel County 2026
Optic Cyber is a finalist for the Cybersecurity Association's Best of Anne Arundel County award.
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SpeakingTranslating Cybersecurity for SMBs – Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
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VideoNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – Do I measure up?
Discover what the release of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 means for you and what to do now! Align your capabilities to the updated Framework, identify gaps in your current strategy, and create a roadmap to build confidence in your cybersecurity.
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VideoNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – Overview
Keep hearing about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, but not sure what it is or why you'd use it? Check out this video to get an introduction to the CSF and learn about its 3 primary components: the Core, the Tiers, and the Profiles.
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VideoNIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 – What Changed?
The final update to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is here! Check out this video to learn about what changed and where to dig in!
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VideoPlan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
What is a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and why would I need one? Check out this webinar to learn about the purpose of a POA&M and its key elements!
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VideoRisk Management Framework (RMF)
Want to learn the basics of NIST's Risk Management Framework (RMF)? Check out this video for an overview of the 7 steps: prepare, categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, and monitor.
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VideoFIPS-Validated Cryptography
What is a FIPS-validated crypto module and why do I need one? Watch this video for an overview of how to find FIPS-validated cryptographic modules and why we need them.
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VideoSupplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
Why is everyone talking about SPRS all the sudden? Check out this video to learn more about the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and the new cybersecurity worksheet required for DoD contractors.
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