MathCraft Newsletters

Insider Threats Costs: Cybersecurity Research Findings – an IBM study shows that the average cost of insider threats has risen 31 percent in the past two years, hitting $11.5 million per organization in 2020 Read More

DHS Expands Insider Threat Program – data collection efforts will now include employment and performance information, personnel files, clearance status and more Read More

The Army Will Soon Allow Users to Access Classified Info from Home – the new capability will allow users to access certain information up the secret level from remote locations Read More

Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Certification Plan Includes Continuously Monitoring Contractors – contractors under the Pentagon’s CMMC will no longer be allowed to “self-certify” their security practices, and will be required to undergo continuous evaluation by third-party auditors Read More

Intel Community Adapts to New Realities of Security Clearance Evaluation – the clearance backlog has been set behind once more due to COVID-19’s impact on the OPM’s workforce; contractors are still expected to file clearance renewals and requests in a timely manner Read More

Group Behind WannaCry Now Using New Malware – the DHS warns that three new variants of WannaCry – ransomware that infected 200,000 computers in 2017 including Industrial Control Systems (ICS) – are spreading in the wild Read More

As DCSA Surpasses Background Investigation Goal, Is Trusted Workforce 2.5 Likely? – in spite of setbacks following COVID-19 lockdowns, critics have praised the DCSA for its clearance reforms and implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0; IT integration may lead to further improvements Read More