What is a CMMC RPO?
Throughout 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense released details surrounding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for companies in the defense industrial base (DIB). These new consolidated cybersecurity requirements are driving suppliers and contractors to dedicate time, money, and other resources to strengthen their cybersecurity strategy to meet compliance. Depending on the...
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The Greentree Group is a CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO)
We are now a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO) authorized by the CMMC-AB. This new achievement solidifies our position as a leader in CMMC compliance solutions and services meant to protect government data in defense contractor systems. According to the National Accreditation Board, CMMC-AB is an...
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New Cybersecurity Rules for Department of Defense Contractors
Does your business do any work for the Department of Defense? Do you work with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? Is your business following proper processes and practices to protect this data? What you need to know: On September 29, 2020 the Department of Defense published the interim rule for the...
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5 Things to Consider When Buying New IT Equipment
Your IT systems are the backbone of your business - how do you know if your equipment is helping or hurting your organization's productivity? We believe that IT should serve business operations; if your infrastructure doesn't support your business goals, then it's just a waste of time and precious resources....
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News From Microsoft: Email Storage Capped, Teams Replacing Skype, and More!
Recent news from Microsoft will be impacting business around the globe shortly, with changes to their communications platforms and new charges for using previously free services. Both are aimed at streamlining Microsoft products and eliminating redundant service offerings. ✅ Microsoft is charging Hotmail and Outlook users to keep their old...
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End of the Road for Microsoft Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Support
Moving information to “the cloud” might be the popular thing to do right now, but surveys show that 98% of companies still rely on physical, on-site servers. If you’re in that 98% of businesses, there’s a good chance you have at least one Microsoft 2008 or 2008 R2 server. Microsoft...
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7 Cybersecurity Tips for SMBs
7 cybersecurity tips for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), brought to you by Back To Business I.T. Antivirus and Filters Scanning your systems regularly to detect malware and potential vulnerabilities should be at the top of the list when it comes to cybersecurity measures. Putting web and email filters in...
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Managing Your Digital Presence by Updating Privacy Settings
Do you still have a MySpace, or a Xanga? There are probably a few accounts out there that you no longer use – and probably didn’t remember you had. But they are still part of your digital presence and should be monitored. How do these old accounts pose a cybersecurity...
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