Why Cybersecurity Matters to You
Why Are We a Target?
The Future of Cybersecurity
Stay Cyber Safe: Protecting Our Data and Contracts
Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait
Insider Threats: It Could Happen Here
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Beware of Ransomware
Securing Our Supply Chain
Stay Compliant, Stay Secure
Ransomware: A Growing Threat
Ransomware is malware designed to encrypt your data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Government contractors are increasingly targeted as cybercriminals seek to disrupt operations and extract payments.
What is Ransomware?
Why It’s Important:
Ransomware attacks on government contractors increased by 80% in 2023 (Source: FBI). Some of these attacks result in critical project delays or breaches of sensitive government data.
An insider threat refers to any security risk that comes from within the organization. This could be an employee, contractor, or business associate who has inside information about the organization’s security practices, data, and computer systems.
What is an Insider Threat?
Why It Matters:
Insider threats are responsible for 34% of all data breaches in the government contracting sector (Source: Ponemon Institute). This includes both malicious intent and accidental security lapses by well-meaning employees.
Why Supply Chain Security is Critical
Your suppliers and vendors could be a weak link in the cybersecurity chain. Hackers often target smaller companies within the supply chain, knowing they might not have the same level of cybersecurity defenses.
In 2021, 73% of cyberattacks involved a vulnerability within the supply chain (Source: Accenture).
According to a 2022 report, 43% of cyberattacks on contractors were initiated via supply chain vulnerabilities, a method favored by state-sponsored attackers like those linked to China and Russia.
Government contractors handle sensitive information such as classified data, defense strategies, and intellectual property. This makes contractors a primary target for cybercriminals seeking access to this valuable data through security gaps.
What’s at Stake?
A breach can jeopardize national security, lead to loss of contracts, or expose sensitive information. Recent data shows that 50% of government contractors have experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year (Source: CISA).
Why You Should Care:
The Future of Cybersecurity: AI and Automation
What’s Next in Cybersecurity?
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the government contracting industry is increasingly turning to AI (Artificial Intelligence) and automation to predict and respond to threats in real-time.
What You Can Expect:
- More frequent use of AI to monitor network traffic and detect anomalies.
- Automated systems for responding to lower-level threats, freeing up human resources for more complex tasks.
- Stay engaged with training opportunities on how to use and interact with these advanced tools, ensuring a safer and more secure work environment.
Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC
What Are These Standards?
NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) are mandatory for government contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). These frameworks set out cybersecurity practices that contractors must follow to protect federal information systems and networks.
Why It’s Important:
Failing to comply can result in the loss of government contracts, hefty fines, or reputational damage. The Department of Defense is enforcing CMMC compliance across all contractors by 2026.
In 2022, 34% of contractors faced compliance-related issues or fines after cybersecurity audits revealed noncompliance with federal requirements,
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The Growing Threat
As attackers become more sophisticated, government contractors are increasingly targeted due to the critical data they manage for federal clients.
Why You Should Care:
Cyberattacks on contractors rose by 24% in 2023 alone (Source: DHS). The increase in remote work has also led to a rise in vulnerabilities, especially for organizations that don’t have stringent security measures in place.
2019
2023
2021
1,540 incidents
2,200 incidents
3,100 incidents
2018
2020
2022
1,300 incidents
1,850 incidents
2,500 incidents
Phishing scams involve tricking individuals into providing sensitive information like usernames, passwords, or credit card details by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, such as a coworker or federal client.
What is Phishing?
Why It’s a Threat:
Phishing remains one of the most common and successful attack methods. Over 90% of cyberattacks on contractors start with a phishing email (Source: Verizon DBIR). Recent attacks have compromised entire networks, leading to severe data breaches.
In 2023, 75% of defense contractors reported an increase in phishing attacks targeting their employees.
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Transcript
Why Cybersecurity Matters to You
Why Are We a Target?
The Future of Cybersecurity
Stay Cyber Safe: Protecting Our Data and Contracts
Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait
Insider Threats: It Could Happen Here
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Beware of Ransomware
Securing Our Supply Chain
Stay Compliant, Stay Secure
Ransomware: A Growing Threat
Ransomware is malware designed to encrypt your data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Government contractors are increasingly targeted as cybercriminals seek to disrupt operations and extract payments.
What is Ransomware?
Why It’s Important:
Ransomware attacks on government contractors increased by 80% in 2023 (Source: FBI). Some of these attacks result in critical project delays or breaches of sensitive government data.
An insider threat refers to any security risk that comes from within the organization. This could be an employee, contractor, or business associate who has inside information about the organization’s security practices, data, and computer systems.
What is an Insider Threat?
Why It Matters:
Insider threats are responsible for 34% of all data breaches in the government contracting sector (Source: Ponemon Institute). This includes both malicious intent and accidental security lapses by well-meaning employees.
Why Supply Chain Security is Critical
Your suppliers and vendors could be a weak link in the cybersecurity chain. Hackers often target smaller companies within the supply chain, knowing they might not have the same level of cybersecurity defenses.
In 2021, 73% of cyberattacks involved a vulnerability within the supply chain (Source: Accenture).
According to a 2022 report, 43% of cyberattacks on contractors were initiated via supply chain vulnerabilities, a method favored by state-sponsored attackers like those linked to China and Russia.
Government contractors handle sensitive information such as classified data, defense strategies, and intellectual property. This makes contractors a primary target for cybercriminals seeking access to this valuable data through security gaps.
What’s at Stake?
A breach can jeopardize national security, lead to loss of contracts, or expose sensitive information. Recent data shows that 50% of government contractors have experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year (Source: CISA).
Why You Should Care:
The Future of Cybersecurity: AI and Automation
What’s Next in Cybersecurity?
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the government contracting industry is increasingly turning to AI (Artificial Intelligence) and automation to predict and respond to threats in real-time.
What You Can Expect:
Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC
What Are These Standards?
NIST SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) are mandatory for government contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). These frameworks set out cybersecurity practices that contractors must follow to protect federal information systems and networks.
Why It’s Important:
Failing to comply can result in the loss of government contracts, hefty fines, or reputational damage. The Department of Defense is enforcing CMMC compliance across all contractors by 2026.
In 2022, 34% of contractors faced compliance-related issues or fines after cybersecurity audits revealed noncompliance with federal requirements,
Timeline
20XX
20XX
20XX
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20XX
20XX
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The Growing Threat
As attackers become more sophisticated, government contractors are increasingly targeted due to the critical data they manage for federal clients.
Why You Should Care:
Cyberattacks on contractors rose by 24% in 2023 alone (Source: DHS). The increase in remote work has also led to a rise in vulnerabilities, especially for organizations that don’t have stringent security measures in place.
2019
2023
2021
1,540 incidents
2,200 incidents
3,100 incidents
2018
2020
2022
1,300 incidents
1,850 incidents
2,500 incidents
Phishing scams involve tricking individuals into providing sensitive information like usernames, passwords, or credit card details by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, such as a coworker or federal client.
What is Phishing?
Why It’s a Threat:
Phishing remains one of the most common and successful attack methods. Over 90% of cyberattacks on contractors start with a phishing email (Source: Verizon DBIR). Recent attacks have compromised entire networks, leading to severe data breaches.
In 2023, 75% of defense contractors reported an increase in phishing attacks targeting their employees.