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Oct 15, 2025

How Natsar Can Help New York Water Utilities Get Compliant (and Stay Secure)

Josh Moulin

Natsar helps New York utilities meet DOH and DEC cybersecurity rules through vCISO, training, risk assessments, and compliance-ready programs.

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Oct 15, 2025

Understanding New York’s Proposed Cybersecurity Rules for Water and Wastewater Utilities

Josh Moulin

New York is mandating cybersecurity for water and wastewater systems. Learn what’s changing and how Natsar, a trusted NY firm, can help.

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Oct 15, 2025

Comparing DOH and DEC Cybersecurity Requirements for New York’s Water Sector

Josh Moulin

Learn how New York’s DOH and DEC cybersecurity rules differ — and how Natsar helps water and wastewater utilities meet compliance affordably and on time.

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Oct 15, 2025

Getting Ready for New York’s Water Cybersecurity Rules

Josh Moulin

Turn New York’s new water cybersecurity rules into an action plan. Natsar helps utilities assess, train, and comply efficiently and affordably.

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Sep 22, 2025

How to Start a Digital Forensics Lab the Right Way

Josh Moulin

Learn how to start a mission-driven digital forensics lab in the first post of our series based on real-world lab management experience.

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Apr 22, 2025

Scanning for Configuration Compliance

Josh Moulin

Use Free Tools Like CIS-CAT and SCAP to Check Systems Against Security Benchmarks.

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Apr 15, 2025

Customizing Configuration Benchmarks for Your Organization

Josh Moulin

Learn how to adapt CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs to fit your business needs without compromising security or compliance.

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Apr 8, 2025

Secure Configuration Management Beyond Desktops

Josh Moulin

Why hardening routers, firewalls, apps, and cloud environments is just as critical as securing workstations

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Mar 31, 2025

How to Apply Security Benchmarks to Harden Your Systems

Josh Moulin

Using industry standards like CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs to reduce risk and enforce consistent configuration settings across your environment.

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Mar 24, 2025

Getting Started with Configuration Management and System Hardening

Josh Moulin

Learn how configuration management and system hardening improve cybersecurity by reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring consistent, secure system setups.

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Mar 17, 2025

Protect Your Network from Cyberattacks with Segmentation Strategies

Josh Moulin

Learn how network segmentation strengthens cybersecurity by preventing lateral movement, protecting assets, and reducing risk in flat network environments.

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Mar 6, 2025

VPNs and Beyond - How to Protect Remote Access Without Compromising Security

Josh Moulin

Understanding the Risks of Remote Access and the Future of Secure Connectivity

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