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IT Dojo blog: expert insights on cybersecurity, RMF, DoD compliance, certifications, networking, and federal IT. Updated regularly by our instructors.
October 16, 2014
Spotlight: Transitioning to the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
With the publication of revised DoD Instruction 8510.01, adoption of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) by DoD has begun.
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September 9, 2014
OSX Airport CLI Tool - Not Just for Airport APs
In this Post Colin explores the seldom mentioned OSX CLI airport utility and many of its WLAN configuration and and information gathering features.
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July 21, 2014
Security Control Spotlight: Organization-Defined Parameters
Under RMF, NIST SP 800-53 is the primary source for security controls. If we compare these controls to the DoDI 8500.2 IA controls used in DIACAP, several…
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July 18, 2014
Top Ten: Ensuring a Smooth Transition to RMF
Now that DoD has “officially” begun its adoption of “RMF for DoD IT”, let’s take a look at some of the things your organization can do to ensure a smooth…
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July 3, 2014
CISSP Success!
We just wanted to share this great message we just got from a client that sat in our CISSP training a few months ago! I would like to thank both of you.
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July 3, 2014
iPad File Download and Upload Solutions
Using an iPad's unlimited data plan to download from the Internet and upload to your PC. A great solution for those who don't have unlimited bandwidth at home.
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May 9, 2014
Offensive Wifi Gear Has Started to Arrive!
We are getting excited about our upcoming Offensive Wifi and Mitigation Techniques class. Gear has started to arrive!
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April 22, 2014
What are the Steps in the Risk Management Framework Process?
The Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a seven-step process defined by NIST SP 800-37 and mandated for all federal and DoD information systems.
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April 16, 2014
Cloud Security and FedRAMP. Are you Ready for it?
A deadline for federal agencies to adhere to the government’s baseline cloud security standards and changes to the standards themselves are coming up very…
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