Author: Jacqui Magnes

Jacqui MagnesJacqui Magnes is the owner and CEO of COMSO, Inc., an IT services firm supporting the Intelligence Community with cutting-edge solutions in system integration, software development, and training. Since acquiring the company in 2017, she has built a top workplace culture and launched initiatives like the Empowering Women in Technology Scholarship.

In 2023, COMSO acquired CISPOINT, Inc., a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that is a CyberAB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) specializing in managed services and CMMC 2.0 compliance for small to mid-sized businesses. Prior to COMSO, Ms. Magnes spent over two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb in leadership roles across sales, training, federal policy, and market access.

She holds a B.S. in Medical and Research Technology, an M.S. in Marketing Management, and an MBA. Ms. Magnes serves on the Cybersecurity Association Board and the Early College Cyber Advisory Board for Howard County Public School System.CISPOINT

 

 

CMMC Isn’t Just for the DoD: The Ripple Effect Across All Industries

Author(s):

Jacqui Magnes, CEO and Owner, COMSO, Inc. dba CISPOINT

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CISPOINT CMMC

When most leaders hear “CMMC,” their minds immediately jump to the Department of War.  This is understandable since the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification was created to protect sensitive DoW information by raising cybersecurity standards among its contractors. But here’s what many don’t realize: CMMC isn’t stopping at the Pentagon’s doorstep. Its influence is already rippling … Read more

From the Fall 2025 Issue

It’s Not If or How, But When You Will Be Subject to a Cyber Attack

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Jacqui Magnes, CEO and Owner, COMSO, Inc. dba CISPOINT

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CISPOINT

Gone Are the Days of Having a Lone ‘IT Guy’ Understanding the Inevitable The rapid evolution of cyber threats means that every organization, from multinational corporations to small nonprofits, is in the crosshairs. Cybercrime costs are projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Attackers are armed with automated tools that … Read more

From the Summer 2025 Issue

The Danger of Being “Too Small to Matter”

Author(s):

Cydney Howard, Cyber Analyst, CISPOINT

Jacqui Magnes, CEO and Owner, COMSO, Inc. dba CISPOINT

Jeremy Lemke, IT Director, CISPOINT

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The Danger of Being "Too Small to Matter"

In the cyber world of 2025, the most disruptive threats no longer require sophisticated zero-day exploits or the backing of nation-state arsenals. More often, they begin with what is mundane and easily overlooked: a reused password, an unlocked laptop, or an unattended browser session. This was precisely the case for a small federal construction contractor … Read more