NIST 800-171 Recommended Top 5 Controls
The NIST 800-171 standards may seem a bit overwhelming to those who are just starting to venture...
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What is NIST 800-171?
NIST 800-171 defines how to protect data, information and materials. NIST 800-171 was originally...
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Cybersecurity Risks—Where do they come from and how do we manage them?
Cybersecurity risks have been with us for generations. The first computer worm to spread...
Read MoreWork Smarter, Not Harder
The Internet of Things (IoT) and the connectivity it provides has become pervasive in residential applications. I can adjust the thermostat in my house and monitor energy consumption from my phone. I can also access cameras and...
Read MoreThis Might be the Most Important Technology You’ll Ever Adopt
Have you ever heard of Moore’s Law? According to Intel founder Gordon Moore, electronic devices double in speed and capability about every two years. Think about all the times you’ve relied on your electronic devices today—from...
Read MoreEmbedding MEP into the Manufacturing USA Institutes
By now, most people know that the manufacturing industry has changed significantly. As a result, the look, feel, and daily operations of manufacturing facilities no longer resemble what is perhaps the traditional “stereotype.”...
Read MoreThis year’s mfgCON was full of firsts
We were honored to have Governor Roy Cooper (and First Lady Kristin Cooper–another “first!”) in attendance at Wednesday’s NCMEP Manufacturing Leadership Awards breakfast. I think it was very meaningful for all...
Read MoreMaking an Impact on North Carolina Manufacturing
The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP), which is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), is the only public-private partnership to serve U.S. manufacturers. NCMEP helps hundreds of...
Read MoreNew Cyber DFARS compliance requirements
Members of the DoD/NASA supply chain who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI ) have new Cyber DFARS compliance requirements. These new requirements have sparked conversations among Manufacturing Extension Partnership...
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