Traditional methods of continuous monitoring are quickly becoming obsolete, and organizations are turning to comprehensive tools to stay ahead of regulations and threats. The practice of conducting periodic assessments and reacting to incidents after the fact will not provide the security that most frameworks and regulations require.  That’s why many security teams are shifting to… Read More

FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. While the program’s rigorous baseline requirements ensure consistent security, the reality is that this consistency calls for a little flexibility.  This is where deviation requests and significant change requests come into play. These two… Read More

In today’s digital-first business environment, cybersecurity resilience is no longer a matter of simply having the proper firewalls or endpoint protection. It is the result of tightly integrated governance, robust risk management, and comprehensive compliance practices—all of which must be unified into a coherent, adaptable strategy. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platforms have emerged… Read More

Data is possibly one of the most valuable assets any organization holds. Customer information, employee records, and proprietary business intelligence present challenges because the data flowing through modern enterprises represents both significant opportunities and serious risks.  Businesses face a challenging balance: investing in compliance measures to protect sensitive information while also preparing for the real… Read More

CMMC 2.0 Level 3 transcends the foundational and advanced cyber hygiene practices enumerated in Level 1 and Level 2, respectively, venturing into a realm where the mitigation of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) is at the forefront.  This article will cover CMMC Maturity Level 3 and the controls mandated by the framework, specifically those outlined in… Read More

The world of managed services is changing fast. In the past, providers focused on cost and efficiency, adding security as an afterthought. But that doesn’t work anymore. The threat landscape today demands something entirely different: an approach where security isn’t an extra, but is baked into every layer of how an MSP designs and delivers… Read More

If you’re working in cybersecurity today, you’ve probably felt the pressure of managing multiple compliance frameworks at once. It’s like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle: technically possible, but not exactly fun. Two frameworks that often end up on the same organization’s plate are ISO 27001 and the CMMC, and they can either work… Read More

Cybersecurity incidents aren’t what they used to be… they are actually much worse. The shift from isolated events to coordinated, multi-vector attacks has made it clear: if you’re running security operations across multiple clients, you need more than just solid tech. You need a framework that seamlessly brings together people, processes, and tools. Managing incidents… Read More

Threat actors are leveraging AI for everything from hyper-realistic phishing schemes to deepfake impersonations, synthetic identity creation, and autonomous intrusion attempts. While this is a threat to your own organization, it’s also opening up threats in the supply chain.  These attacks don’t arise in a vacuum. They often exploit vulnerabilities within an organization’s third-party vendor… Read More

GRC evolves… and the companies using GRC solutions must also evolve. With regulatory frameworks, business risks, and technology constantly changing, it’s basically a necessity at this point to use more advanced tools just to stay in front of requirements and threats. And now, AI is pushing that evolution into overdrive. This article explores how AI… Read More

For companies within the federal sector, especially small to mid-sized businesses, the push toward compliance is not just a regulatory burden but an operational necessity. CMMC is one of these challenging frameworks, and these businesses are finding that alignment with CMMC is a tricky proposition. Meeting the stringent demands of CMMC requires a robust and… Read More

For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base, CMMC readiness is an immediate mandate to line up security requirements across the digital supply chain. With the DoD’s final rule now in effect, companies must treat compliance as a strategic business imperative. Delaying readiness is risky, if not business-ending, and could result in loss of contracts. Here,… Read More