In a recent episode of the “Regulatory Phishing” podcast, Cybersecurity and Government Contracts attorney Eric Crusius sat down with Stuart Itkin, a senior vice president and the chief marketing officer at NeoSystems. They discussed a wide range of sensitive topics impacting today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Click here to listen to the full podcast episode.
The subjects they touched upon included the integral role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the ecosystem as well as the specifics of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
MSPs, who play a significant part in this landscape, perform a dual service. On one hand, they provide the necessary infrastructure and expertise to manage an organization’s IT needs, thereby reducing internal burdens. On the other hand, they act as a protective vanguard, imbuing their systems with the latest cybersecurity protection measures.
The discussion also delved into the workings of the CMMC, a certification program that measures an organization’s operational maturity in cybersecurity. Particularly in sectors dealing with sensitive information, like Defence industry contractors, the CMMC serves as a critical compliance benchmark and is expected to become a mainstay requirement.
Crusius and Itkin’s conversation provides valuable insights for legal professionals navigating the complex intertwining of cybersecurity and legal regulations, as well as those in industries critically dependent on maintaining high levels of cybersecurity practices.