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Quzara news and resources to keep the cybersecurity industry aware and protected.
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Since 2011, FedRAMP has been key to U.S. cloud security, offering a unified approach for federal cloud use. The recent NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 updates these standards.
Watch![Press Release - Quzara LLC’s Cybertorch™ Selected for FedRAMP® JAB Prioritization](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/JAB-Prioritization-thumbnail.webp?width=300&name=JAB-Prioritization-thumbnail.webp)
We are thrilled to announce that our pioneering solution, Cybertorch™, has been selected by the GSA FedRAMP® PMO to pursue a Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) at the High Impact Level.
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Quzara LLC, an AWS Security partner and FedRAMP® compliance leader, has helped Cyware, a leader in threat intelligence management and security collaboration
Read More![Blog: The Difference between StateRAMP vs. FedRAMP](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Song_about_summer%20(1)-1.jpg?width=300&name=Song_about_summer%20(1)-1.jpg)
Keeping cybersecurity threats under control is an ongoing task in an ever-evolving threat landscape. That's why government agencies have come together to create guidelines such as FedRAMP and StateRAMP. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: What is Vulnerability Management?](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephen%20VanHorn%20(1)-1.jpg?width=300&name=Stephen%20VanHorn%20(1)-1.jpg)
When learning about cybersecurity, you'll likely come across the terms vulnerability, risk, and threat. Read More to learn about these distinct concepts.
Read More![Blog: Why MSSPS are the best options](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/MSSPS.jpg?width=300&name=MSSPS.jpg)
As companies look for better, more cost-effective methods of managing security and compliance, outsourcing to Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) offers substantial benefits. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: What is FIPS 140-2 Validated Cryptography?](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Fips_Mobile.png?width=300&name=Fips_Mobile.png)
In the world of cryptography and cybersecurity, many organizations rely on a standard known as FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography to protect their data. But what is FIPS 140-2 exactly? Read More ...
Read More![Blog: Successful Proof of Concept (POC) with Microsoft Sentinel](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Microsoft_Desktop.jpg?width=300&name=Microsoft_Desktop.jpg)
The Proof of Concept (POC) process plays an important part in any digital transformation. It's a great tool for validating and experimenting with new technologies before you commit to them. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: Splunk versus Microsoft Sentinel: A Comparative Overview](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Splunck_MSsentinel_mobile.jpg?width=300&name=Splunck_MSsentinel_mobile.jpg)
Splunk vs Microsoft Sentinel: A comparative study will help you understand the key differences between these two tools. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: Ways to Prevent Data Breaches](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ozrimoz%20-%20shutterstock_1704713953%20(1).jpg?width=300&name=ozrimoz%20-%20shutterstock_1704713953%20(1).jpg)
Learning how to prevent a data breach is one of the most important things an organization can do. From commercial businesses to government entities. Read More ...
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Penetration testing is a crucial aspect of any organization's cybersecurity strategy. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: Threat Hunting with Microsoft Sentinel](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(3).png?width=300&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(3).png)
Threat hunting with Microsoft Sentinel is not only powerful but is also an effective way to detect and arrest cyber threats that evade traditional security defenses. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: How to Respond to a Cyber Attack?](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/solarseven_1050436496%20(1)-1.jpg?width=300&name=solarseven_1050436496%20(1)-1.jpg)
A cyber attack can devastate your company's finances, reputation, and operations. When a data breach strikes, it's easy to wonder about the steps to take to minimize the fallout. Read More ...
Read More![Blog: DoD Impact Levels Explained](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gorodenkoff_2136788213%20(1)-1.jpg?width=300&name=Gorodenkoff_2136788213%20(1)-1.jpg)
The Department of Defense (DoD) impact levels classify information systems depending on the potential impact in the event of a cyber attack. Read More...
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VIENNA, Va., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quzara LLC today announced it has achieved Microsoft verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution status. Read More ...
Read More![Success Story: Quzara and SOC Prime save more than 600 hours by optimizing Microsoft Sentinel–based detections](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Quzara%20&%20SOC.jpg?width=300&name=Quzara%20&%20SOC.jpg)
When two cybersecurity companies with interlocking expertise and overlapping pieces of the security market collaborate, everyone involved benefits—except for malicious actors. Read More...
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Government agencies are instructed by Executive Order to improve the delivery of digital services to citizens while also safeguarding critical data and systems. Often, this leads to a difficult decision between speed of application production and software security
Read More![Video Series: Key Requirements for FedRAMP Success](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Key%20Requirements%20%20for%20FedRAMP%20Success.png?width=300&name=Key%20Requirements%20%20for%20FedRAMP%20Success.png)
AJ Malik, Senior Consultant of FedRAMP Advisory Services at Quzara, shared with us his role in overseeing Quzara’s clients as they prepare for FedRAMP ATO and the key requirements for a successful FedRAMP journey.
Watch Now![Press Release: Quzara LLC Named to MSSP Alerts Top 250 MSSPs List for 2022 (1)](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quzara%20LLC%20Named%20to%20MSSP%20Alerts%20Top%20250%20MSSPs%20List%20for%202022%20(1).png?width=300&name=Quzara%20LLC%20Named%20to%20MSSP%20Alerts%20Top%20250%20MSSPs%20List%20for%202022%20(1).png)
MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance resource, has named Quzara LLC to the Top 250 MSSPs list for 2022.
Read More![Press Release: Quzara Advisory Services Partners with Veracode on FedRAMP® Authorization-1](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quzara%20Advisory%20Services%20Partners%20with%20Veracode%20on%20FedRAMP%C2%AE%20Authorization-1.png?width=300&name=Quzara%20Advisory%20Services%20Partners%20with%20Veracode%20on%20FedRAMP%C2%AE%20Authorization-1.png)
Quzara LLC, an AWS Security partner and FedRAMP® compliance leader, has helped Veracode, a leading global provider of application security testing solutions, to attain a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization.
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This publication provides a recap of the FCW and Quzara webinar "Threats and Adversaries to DIB: A Defender's Perspective" in which we discussed the threats within DIB and DoD supply chains, and the next steps that defenders need to take to counter those threats.
Read More![Video Series: The Importance of SSP Documentation for FedRAMP Journeys](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar%20-%20The%20Importance%20of%20SSP%20Documentation%20for%20FedRAMP%20Journeys-1.png?width=300&name=Webinar%20-%20The%20Importance%20of%20SSP%20Documentation%20for%20FedRAMP%20Journeys-1.png)
In order to assist the DoD and DIB supply chains, Quzara LLC provides FedRAMP advisory services to both public and private cloud service providers. This video from Jenna O'Hop, a Systems Security and Compliance Analyst at Quzara LLC, discusses the importance of well-documented Security Service Plans (SSPs) for FedRAMP and other major security frameworks.
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Incident response for CMMC and beyond isn't just a policy document that gets checked every three years. Defense contractors need sophisticated security monitoring to protect against increasing threats and new adversaries. Learn more as Quzara's Saif Rahman walks how through how to strengthen defense across the Defense Industrial Base, with co-host FCW.
Watch![Video Series: Defending OT&IT](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Defending%20OT&IT.png?width=300&name=Defending%20OT&IT.png)
Quzara's Cyber Operations and Security Manager, Dan Beaver, oversees threat and vulnerability management as well as acts an advisor for clients on FedRAMP+ and StateRAMP compliance, among others. Watch as Dan introduces viewers to Operational Technology (OT), potential threats within OT, and the convergence of OT and IT security.
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Kunal Datt oversees security architecture for Quzara's clients as a Senior Manager. Kunal discusses the technical differences between managed detection and response (MDR) and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
Watch![Video Series: SCCA for DOD IL 45 & FEDRAMP-1](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SCCA%20for%20DOD%20IL%2045%20&%20FEDRAMP-1.png?width=300&name=SCCA%20for%20DOD%20IL%2045%20&%20FEDRAMP-1.png)
Brian Victorero, Senior Manager of Cloud Infrastructure and Automation at Quzara, details what the SCCA is and how it plays an important role in Department of Defense Impact Level 4 compliance.
Watch![Press Release: Quzara Cybertorch™ Achieves StateRAMP-1](https://quzara.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Achieves%20StateRAMP-1.png?width=300&name=Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Achieves%20StateRAMP-1.png)
Quzara LLC is proud to announce that their service offering, Cybertorch™, has been designated "Ready" by the StateRAMP PMO.
Read More![Blog: Why Operational Technology (OT) Security Is Just As Relevant As IT Security](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Why%20Operational%20Technology%20(OT)%20Security%20Is%20Just%20As%20Relevant%20As%20IT%20Security.png?width=300&name=Why%20Operational%20Technology%20(OT)%20Security%20Is%20Just%20As%20Relevant%20As%20IT%20Security.png)
The necessary relationship between operational technology and information technology security, originally shared on Microsoft’s IT security blog.
Read More![Blog: Secure your OT and IoT devices with Microsoft Defender for IoT and Quzara Cybertorch™-1](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Secure%20your%20OT%20and%20IoT%20devices%20with%20Microsoft%20Defender%20for%20IoT%20and%20Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2-1.png?width=300&name=Secure%20your%20OT%20and%20IoT%20devices%20with%20Microsoft%20Defender%20for%20IoT%20and%20Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2-1.png)
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The hostile infiltration of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) devices and networks due to a cyber-attack poses a danger to U.S national security.
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The FedRAMP project roadmap was designed for organizations who are beginning to plan their journey to FedRAMP compliance, whether with a JAB or ATO.
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Using this guide, cloud service providers can plan for their journey towards FedRAMP compliance, as well as find out the associated costs and expectations.
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![News: Quzara Cybertorch™ Nominated to Join MISA-2](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Nominated%20to%20Join%20MISA-2.png?width=300&name=Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Nominated%20to%20Join%20MISA-2.png)
Quzara, a leader in cloud analytics and cybersecurity, has been selected to join the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).
Read More![News: Quzara Cybertorch™ Achieves FedRAMP High Ready Designation](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Achieves%20FedRAMP%20High%20Ready%20Designation.png?width=300&name=Quzara%20Cybertorch%E2%84%A2%20Achieves%20FedRAMP%20High%20Ready%20Designation.png)
Quzara Cybertorch™ for Government achieves FedRAMP HIGH Ready designation for it security operations as a service (SOCaaS) threat detection platform
Read More![Press Release: Quzara Advisory Services Enables Rapid AWS FedRAMP Authorization (800 × 800 px)](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Quzara%20Advisory%20Services%20Enables%20Rapid%20AWS%20FedRAMP%20Authorization%20(800%20%C3%97%20800%20px).png?width=300&name=Quzara%20Advisory%20Services%20Enables%20Rapid%20AWS%20FedRAMP%20Authorization%20(800%20%C3%97%20800%20px).png)
Quzara, acting as an advisor to Rackspace Technology, has enabled rapid AWS FedRAMP authorization.
Read More![Press Release: Rackspace Announces FedRAMP Authorized Platform on Amazon Web Services](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Rackspace%20Announces%20FedRAMP%20Authorized%20Platform%20on%20Amazon%20Web%20800x800-1.png?width=300&name=Rackspace%20Announces%20FedRAMP%20Authorized%20Platform%20on%20Amazon%20Web%20800x800-1.png)
Cloud technology provider Rackspace works with Quzara to achieve FedRAMP authorized platform status on Amazon Web Services.
Read More![Webinar - Driving FedRAMP & CMMC Compliance - Quzara + Microsoft Azure](https://21921301.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21921301/hubfs/Driving%20FedRAMP%20&%20CMMC%20Compliance%20-%20Quzara%20+%20Microsoft%20Azure.png?width=300&name=Driving%20FedRAMP%20&%20CMMC%20Compliance%20-%20Quzara%20+%20Microsoft%20Azure.png)
Driving FedRAMP & CMMC Compliance with Microsoft Azure Sentinel- A SOC Perspective is an informative webinar put together in a joint effort between Quzara and Microsoft Azure.
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