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Mar 2022

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q2 2022

Braving the Coming Cyberwar

We’re just a few months into 2022, and war has broken out in Europe: in response, America’s federal agencies are scrambling to enforce cybersecurity laws, while Congress is hard at work passing new ones.

These are perilous times indeed for FSOs, CSOs and other security professionals working in the heart of America’s most sensitive facilities: here at MathCraft, we offer our steadfast support, bringing you the latest national security news along with the industry standard for enterprise security software.

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Jan 2022

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q1 2022

Looking Ahead in 2022

2021 was a long and eventful year for facility security officers (FSOs), cybersecurity professionals and government contractors at large. While there is much to look back on, there is also much that we may look forward to.

Just as we are stepping into 2022, we are also being confronted by a brand new set of challenges and risks. At every step along the way, MathCraft is here to keep you informed, and help cleared facilities to meet the demands of a rapidly changing security landscape.

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Oct 2021

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q3 2021

New Legislation and Changing Threats

2021 has been an eventful year for cybersecurity as the U.S comes to grips with rising ransomware and IoT attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and more. Following May’s executive order, this quarter has seen new legislation from multiple agencies, the risk of a government shutdown and many other developments.

It’s a lot to keep up with, and MathCraft is here to give you the scoop. The role of FSOs and other security officers in America’s security preparedness has never been greater, and this drives us to keep our subscribers informed with the latest news, tips and “need-to-know” information.

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Jun 2021

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q2 2021

FSOs and Cybersecurity Challenges

In just a few months, the U.S has been racked by major cybersecurity breaches like the Florida Water Supply and Colonial Pipeline attacks. Each new incident reminds us that no one is immune to compromise: not even cleared organizations.

In 2021, FSOs are dealing with a new set of challenges, from foreign actors to ransomware attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities. As always, MathCraft is here to provide the tools and information you need to protect your organization from emerging threats.

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Mar 2021

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q1 2021

A New Chapter for Security Officers

2021 is finally here: with new legislation already enacted in a rapidly changing landscape for security and risk, the coming months have many challenges in store for federal executives, FSOs and other security officers. But following one of the most difficult years for federal security on record, we look towards the future with optimism, and we are excited to share new resources to help FSOs on their journey.

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Dec 2020

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q4 2020

Wrapping up 2020

The end of 2020 is finally here, and looking back on the challenges we all faced this year, we wish to express appreciation to our colleagues, clients, and partners; we applaud your ability to endure in times of adversity.

We wish you a healthy, safe and prosperous 2021! 

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Oct 2020

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q3 2020

Security Under Lockdown: The FSO in Times of Crisis

2020 is a time of crisis for federal agencies and contractors. With an upcoming election, impending changes to security legislation and an ongoing pandemic that has forced organizations to expand their remotely employed workforce, this year has confronted them with an onslaught of uniquely difficult challenges. 

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July 2020

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q2 2020

COVID-19: Worklife Resiliency and Adaptation
We came across the following article that really resonated with us and wanted to share it with you.

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July 2020

MathCraft Security Technologies, Inc. Promotes Industrial Security Compliance with Access Commander® 4.0

Major software update completed for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and GovCons

Ashburn, Virginia – 07/07/2020 – MathCraft Security Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of industrial security compliance solution Access Commander® 4.0. Geared towards Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and other government contracting professionals, Access Commander 4.0 is built for comprehensive compliance with national security regulations including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the DoD’s upcoming Cybersecurity Model Maturity Certification (CMMC) program.

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April 2020

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – Q1 2020

Announcing Access Commander 4.0!

MathCraft is proud to announce Access Commander 4.0. Complete with a state-of-the-art user interface, new modules, new dashboards and lots more, compliance has never been easier.

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December 2019

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – 4th Quarter 2019

Get Ready for the 2020s:

A Decade of Security Modernization

With a decade of advancements in security standards and modernization across the federal government behind us, the next ten years are shaping up to be just as interesting: In 2019, the DCSA emerged as the government’s newest security agency under the DoD. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, it managed to reduce the unwieldy clearance backlog – what will it do next?

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September 2019

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – 3rd Quarter 2019

2020 Will Be the Year of Risk Management

 

Managing risk begins with identifying and tracking vulnerable systems: the more systems multiply, the greater the risk. As such, today’s rapid development and proliferation of new technologies is often cited as the primary reason that risk is on the rise. But this analysis overlooks the greatest risk of all, and that’s people both inside and outside an organization.

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June 2019

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – 2nd Quarter 2019

 

ON THE WIRE

NBIB prepping people, contracts and IT ahead of security clearance transfer to DoD – In April, the President signed an executive order transferring clearance functions from the OPM to DoD.
https://www.mathcraft.com/fso-spotlight-april-2019-mathcrafts-newsletter-security-professionals-2/

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April 2019

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – 2nd Quarter 2019 

Beware the Enemy Within

ON THE WIRE

The Security Clearance Process is About to Get Its Biggest Overhaul in 50 Years – Trusted Workforce 2.0 framework promises to reduce the overwhelming investigation backlog.

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January 2019

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – January 2019, Vol. 2, Issue 2 

Creating a Positive, Pro-Security Culture

ON THE WIRE

Pentagon to Take Over All Security Clearances in Nine Months, Officials Say: DSS and NBIB have already begun to strategize their merger.

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October 2018

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – October 10 2018, Vol. 2, Issue 1 

Creating a Positive, Pro-Security Culture
ON THE WIRE

NBIB Releases New Report on Status of Security Clearance Backlog
There are now over 8,000 background investigators tackling the backlog.

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July 2018

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – July 10 2018, Vol. 1, Issue 4

Creating a Positive, Pro-Security Culture

ON THE WIRE

Pentagon to take over security clearance checks for federal government
Can the Pentagon succeed where the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) failed?

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April 2018

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – April 3 2018, Vol. 1, Issue 3

Creating a Positive, Pro-Security Culture

ON THE WIRE

Time to shape up security clearance process, ship out long-term interim status
Should the clearance process end its innocent-until-proven-guilty ways?

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January 2018

FSO Spotlight: MathCraft’s Newsletter for Security Professionals – January 9 2018, Vol. 1, Issue 2

Creating a Positive, Pro-Security Culture

ON THE WIRE

How a 3-year-old decision still haunts OPM’s security clearance efforts
Did kicking a dirty contractor to the curb set the agency on a course for certain failure?

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January 2018

Mathcraft Releases new RMF Module to comply with new Defense Security Service Regulations 

DSS recently announced that all National Industrial Security Program (NISP) partners must completely transition to the RMF by January 1, 2018.

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November 2017

New Versions of Access Commander, ViSi Commander, and Release of Portal Commander Lite 

We’re excited to share the news! Access Commander v3.54, ViSi Commander v4.0 & Portal Commander Lite updates

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October 2017

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the FSO Spotlight! 

This newsletter is for the men and women who work diligently every day to protect the nation’s most sensitive information. Every issue, we’ll talk about the latest trends and insights in the security industry, and we will give you some tips for streamlining your operations for maximum efficiency
and compliance.

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