Brian Wane Brian Wane

External Security and Governance for Snowflake

Snowflake can expose critical data internally and externally with no audit trail of sharing, viewing, or exfiltration. XQ offers a robust solution that significantly enhances the security of your Snowflake database offering ABAC, RBAC, and data residency at the record level.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Implementing Zero Trust Strategy

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help organizations achieve cyber resiliency. However, many organizations find it challenging to implement a Zero Trust strategy. It is essential to recognize that Zero Trust is an ongoing process rather than a one-time product. Understanding its key tenets and how they can be mapped to core solutions is crucial for successful implementation.

This document outlines an approach to implementing Zero Trust, providing a defensible framework and practical applications for creating a comprehensive solution stack.

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XQ’s Zero Trust Data Supports M-23-02 Migration to Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

OMB 20-03 defines a process model for new PQC algorithms, from validation to certification to deployment. XQ’s role is to provide a toolset for the contractors/integrators doing the work to run specific algorithms, facilitate the integration of these algorithms into applications via our API, and use the algorithms for email, file, and data transfer protection.

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Secure Citrix ShareFile with XQ Vault

Adding Zero Trust Data security to Citrix ShareFile offers several benefits that enhance security and data protection. Zero Trust Data applies role-based access control (RBAC) and Attribute-based access control (ABAC) applied to Citrix ShareFile adds a necessary external control channel.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Harnessing Data-Driven Healthcare for Achieving Excellence

The transformative potential of data in healthcare cannot be understated, as it has the power to revolutionize how medical decisions are made, treatments are administered, and resources are allocated. By addressing the issue of the lack of data-driven healthcare, we can pave the way for a brighter future in medicine.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Next Cloud Encrypted with XQ - AWS EC2/S3 Setup & Configuration

By integrating Zero Trust data security principles, Nextcloud can significantly enhance its security posture, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data, compliance with regulations, and improved operational efficiency, all while maintaining a positive user experience.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Embracing Zero Trust: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Cybersecurity

In a recent discussion, cybersecurity expert Junaid Islam shed light on the transformative potential of adopting a Zero Trust approach in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data.

The zero trust model is essentially about questioning everything and not assuming that just because someone or something has entered the system, it can be trusted implicitly.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Snowflake Secure Role-Based Access Control & External Sharing

XQ + Snowflake adds security and governance at the data level, enabling secure external sharing.

This solves the problem of secure data transfer between Snowflake partners.

Through the XQ Automated External Key Store, this video illustrates how you can secure role based access at the data object level.

XQ is a zero trust data security platform that protects, enforces polices, and monitors data beyond the bounds of a single environment.

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Cyber Security - Sustainability Innovations, Washington, D.C.

Cybersecurity - Sustainable Innovations

Moderator: Alby Bocanegra, Futurist in Residence, Smart Cities Council;Panel: Katie Savage, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, MarylandBrian Wane, CEO, XQ MessageMark Wheeler, CIO PhiladelphiaNeal Jardine, Global Cyber Risk Intelligence & Claims Director, BOXX Insurance Inc.

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XQ Message for DFARS 7012 on Single and Multi-Tenant Storage

Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are subject to DFARS 252.204-7012 (AKA DFARS 7012). This clause addresses specific (c)-(g) requirements for cyber incident reporting, NIST SP 800-171 security controls, and stipulates the FedRAMP Baseline Moderate or equivalent standard for organizations using cloud services.

XQ and DFARS 7012 Requirements

In addition to supporting organizations in meeting CMMC 2.0 technology solutions - 77 of Level 2’s 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements - XQ accepts and, where applicable, can support users in meeting DFARS 7012 requirements.

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Brian Wane Brian Wane

Strengthening your CMMC 2.0 Go-To-Market with Microsoft

Are you a defense contractor preparing for the Cyber Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0)? This webinar will ensure you meet the new standards set by the Department of Defense (DoD) and protect sensitive data throughout the supply chain. Our experts discuss the consequences of non-compliance and provide practical solutions to help you achieve compliance. Learn the ins and outs of CMMC 2.0, including the different levels of certification and the specific requirements. Discover our exclusive XQ solution for CMMC 2.0 compliance using Microsoft 365 Business Premium.

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Learn About Secure Healthcare Cloud Transformation at Our HIMSS Talk! 

Are you at HIMSS this week? XQ is participating in the AWS HIMSS Partner Theater Talk series, and we want to see you there! This Thursday, Kelby Price will be presenting on Secure Healthcare Cloud Transformation on AWS with Keystone Technologies’ Andy Belval and Ingram Micro Cloud’s Jason Singer!

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