On September 9, 2026, FedRAMP opened two Requests for Comment that start Phase 4: RFC-0033 — 20x Phase 4 Development Tracks for 20x Class D RFC-0034 — Technical Advisory Group Changes Both close October 9, 2026. This is not a Marketplace listing day. It is the planning window for High. Class B and Class C… Read More

In 2026, organizations pursuing mergers and acquisitions face an increasingly complex threat landscape where cybersecurity gaps can derail deals worth billions. Lazarus Alliance approaches M&A cybersecurity due diligence through seven proprietary risk assessments that integrate technical controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory mapping to deliver actionable intelligence before integration begins.

In the evolving landscape of 2026, organizations face mounting pressure to demonstrate compliance across multiple frameworks simultaneously. Cross-mapping compliance standards like NIST, ISO, and SOC 2 enables CISOs and compliance officers to eliminate redundant controls, reduce audit fatigue, and achieve measurable risk reduction. Continuum GRC Assessments deliver purpose-built automation that maps controls across NIST SP… Read More

AI Automation is transforming GRC compliance assessments by enabling organizations to move beyond periodic manual reviews toward continuous, intelligent oversight. Continuum GRC has identified seven targeted strategies that integrate AI Automation directly into GRC workflows, helping CISOs and compliance officers meet requirements under frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3, CMMC 2.0, ISO 27001:2022,… Read More

In 2026, organizations integrating AI and machine learning into core operations face a critical gap: standard SOC 2 reports no longer suffice for demonstrating control effectiveness over autonomous systems. Lazarus Alliance governance audits address this by extending SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria with AI-specific control layers that map directly to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and… Read More

As regulatory landscapes intensify in 2026, forward-thinking CISOs and compliance officers are leveraging AI automation to transform GRC compliance from a reactive burden into a proactive, continuous process. Continuum GRC integrates advanced AI automation directly into cybersecurity audits, enabling real-time control monitoring across frameworks like NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 and CMMC 2.0 while reducing… Read More

The 2026 FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorization surge reflects a decisive shift toward mandatory cloud-first architectures across federal and state agencies. Lazarus Alliance has observed a 47% increase in assessment requests compared to prior periods, driven by updated White House cloud mandates and expanded state-level procurement rules. This surge demands rigorous, multi-framework compliance strategies rather than… Read More

AI Automation is transforming GRC compliance by enabling real-time control validation and reducing manual audit cycles that traditionally consume thousands of hours. Organizations adopting AI-driven approaches to GRC compliance report faster identification of control gaps across frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 and CMMC 2.0. This shift addresses the growing complexity of cybersecurity… Read More

In 2026, defense contractors and organizations processing Controlled Unclassified Information face mounting pressure to adopt NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 not as a checkbox exercise but as a core component of enterprise risk management. Lazarus Alliance’s audit experience reveals that successful adoption hinges on embedding these controls into dynamic risk frameworks that anticipate regulatory shifts… Read More

Native FedRAMP Class B & C Intake Is Now Live The FedRAMP 20x Class B and Class C pipelines opened on August 31, 2026. Lazarus Alliance is now accepting native intake for both classes. That is not a small process change. It is the point at which Low and Moderate work stops being treated as… Read More

The 2026 ISO 27001 transition period represents a pivotal shift for organizations managing integrated management systems, where risk management and compliance assessments must evolve beyond traditional checklists to address dynamic threat landscapes and interconnected regulatory requirements. As the ISO 27001:2022 standard fully supplants prior versions, CISOs and compliance officers face heightened expectations around Annex A… Read More

In 2026, organizations across defense, healthcare, and financial services face mounting pressure to demonstrate verifiable control over artificial intelligence deployments. ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification has emerged as the central framework for proving that AI risks are identified, measured, and mitigated within existing enterprise governance structures. Lazarus Alliance auditors observe that successful certifications hinge… Read More