Many businesses first hear about NIST 800-171 from a customer rather than from a government agency. A prime contractor sends a security questionnaire, and the company suddenly has to prove how it protects sensitive project data. Organizations that handle controlled unclassified information for federal or defense-related work may be required to follow NIST 800-171, and
Most cyberattacks do not wait for business hours. Attackers often strike at night, on weekends, and during holidays, when alerts pile up with no one reviewing them. That is why 24/7 SOC monitoring has become a baseline requirement for businesses of every size. At MDL Technology, we manage security operations for organizations across every industry
A common assumption inside the defense supply chain is that CMMC replacing NIST is already settled policy. That assumption is incorrect. CMMC is not replacing NIST. The two frameworks are connected, and they are often referenced together, though each one serves a separate purpose in your compliance program. The confusion carries a real cost. Contractors
MDL Technology brought partners and vendors together for its Mini Golf, Major Security event, an IT forum focused on cybersecurity heading into 2026. Below is a recap drawn directly from what each participant shared on camera. Cloud, Security, and Compliance with Tenax Solutions Laura Collin attended representing Tenax Solutions, an IP Pathways company, a channel
A single line in a Department of Defense contract can decide whether your company is still eligible to bid next quarter. CMMC compliance is mandatory once a contract, subcontract, or solicitation calls for a specific level. The requirement reaches prime contractors and subcontractors that handle federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI). Readiness
Ransomware rarely stops at the device it lands on. An attacker who gains access to one laptop will try to move through the network toward your servers and shared data. A single compromise can turn into a company-wide outage. Endpoint detection and response is built to catch that movement early. At MDL Technology, we deploy
Kansas City businesses face a hard number: a single ransomware incident can cost between $60,000 and $250,000 or more. With an estimated 400 to 600 IT firms competing across the metro, the choice of a managed IT services provider carries real weight. This 2026 guide walks you through what these services cost, the criteria that
A suspicious message lands in your inbox, and your first instinct is to find out what it wants. That instinct is exactly what attackers count on. A single phishing email is now the most common way criminals break into business accounts, steal credentials, and launch ransomware. The good news is that the right response takes
Most business owners assume their firewall and antivirus software keep them safe. Regulators see it differently. Cybersecurity compliance is the set of rules that proves your security actually works, and falling short can mean lost contracts, heavy fines, or a breach you never recover from. With ransomware costs climbing every year and new 2026 deadlines
One weak password or unsafe link can stop work fast. Files lock, systems crash, and clients wait. You do not need a big budget to stop that from happening. You only need a plan that fits your size and goals. Our approach to network security for a small business starts simple and grows with you.
Many businesses first hear about NIST 800-171 from a customer rather than from a government agency. A prime contractor sends a security questionnaire, and the
Most cyberattacks do not wait for business hours. Attackers often strike at night, on weekends, and during holidays, when alerts pile up with no one
