Author: Lauren Beward

Lauren BewardLauren Beward, M.S., is a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist and Business Development Manager for ArCybr, a C3PAO for CMMC.  She is also the Business Development Manager for Bravura, a WOSB specializing in systems engineering, enterprise IT, and cybersecurity solutions.  Lauren holds her M.S. in Information Systems from UMBC with a concentration in Cybersecurity and IT Project Management.  She has 12+ years of direct sales experience, with 8+ years’ expertise in defense contracting and business development.  Lauren is passionate about supporting growth strategy for Small Businesses in the Defense Industrial Base and encouraging the next generation of female leaders in STEM.
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From the Spring 2024 Issue

What’s Next for CMMC 2.0?

Author(s):

John Kerber, Cybersecurity Assessor, ArCybr

Lauren Beward, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist/ Business Development Manager, ArCybr

What's Next for CMMC 2.0?

How to Ready Your Organization for Forthcoming Implementation Since 2020, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has waited for the implementation of the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program anxiously wondering what it means for the contracting community and the future of defense acquisitions.  CMMC will begin implementation by January 2025, so … Read more

From the Summer 2023 Issue

Navigating the Environment of Zero Trust Architecture: How to Avoid Confusion and Begin Preparations

Author(s):

Lauren Beward, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist/ Business Development Manager, ArCybr

For those who work in Department of Defense (DoD) and Government contracting, the term “Zero Trust Architecture” (ZTA) can be found everywhere, an oft-quoted buzzword that outlines the future of cybersecurity for our Nation’s networks and systems. So, what is ZTA really, and how will it affect security standards and processes in the future? This … Read more

Understanding and Accepting CSF 2.0: Changes Coming to the Cybersecurity Framework

Author(s):

Daniel Emeruem, Systems Administrator, Emerald Technical Solutions

Lauren Beward, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist/ Business Development Manager, ArCybr

CSF Cybersecurity Framework

In January 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its concept paper outlining proposed changes to the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). Before publishing a formal draft, NIST is socializing these ideas to obtain feedback and refine updates. Clarifying Potential Applications The first change involves broadening CSF’s application and scope to cover more use … Read more

Beyond IT: A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity

Author(s):

Lauren Beward, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist/ Business Development Manager, ArCybr

Stephen Edwards, Cybersecurity Consultant, Alluvionic

A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the most critical issues facing organizations today. In 2021, data breaches cost companies an average of $4.24 million1, and the number of ransomware-related data leaks increased by 82%2. As the digital age progresses, the risk of cybercrime increases, making it essential for businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. Implementing strong technology measures … Read more