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Mexican Government Data Breach: Legacy Systems and Vendor Risks

by Patrick Spencer February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

A hacktivist group recently claimed responsibility for one of the largest government data leaks in Latin American history. The target was the Mexican government, and the alleged haul was staggering:...

Shadow AI Risks in Government: Solving the Hidden Crisis

by Patrick Spencer February 11, 2026 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

The United States is home to the most advanced AI ecosystem on the planet. American companies are building the frontier models. American researchers are publishing the breakthrough papers. American venture...

How German Organizations Can Protect Personal Data from US Government Access Under BfDI Requirements

by Marc Eikelder February 10, 2026 | GDPR Compliance

The Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI), Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, has intensified scrutiny of organizations using US cloud providers to process...

7 Proven Steps to Securely Share CUI Between Agencies and Contractors

by Bob Ertl February 9, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

CUI often moves across organizational boundaries, systems, and jurisdictions. Each handoff—an email with a drawing, a file transfer to a supplier, an upload to a government portal—creates risk if labels,...

Kiteworks vs Competitors: Which CMMC Security Platform Wins?

by Robert Dougherty February 9, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Defense contractors and their IT partners face a simple reality: CMMC is now a gating factor for contract eligibility and cyber risk posture. The question isn’t whether to comply, but...

The Executive’s Guide to Choosing Affordable CMMC‑Compliant File Sharing Platforms

by Danielle Barbour February 9, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Finding an affordable CMMC-compliant file sharing platform is less about chasing the lowest price and more about balancing control coverage, audit readiness, and operational fit. The right choice aligns with...

7 Top CMMC Compliance Software Platforms to Simplify 2026 Audits

by Danielle Barbour February 5, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

CMMC—the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity certification framework—aligns closely with NIST SP 800-171 and is poised to become table stakes for doing business with the DoD. Level 1 and Level 2...

Overcome CMMC Compliance Challenges with the Right Security Vendor

by Danielle Barbour February 4, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Achieving CMMC 2.0 compliance is table stakes for DoD contractors, but the “best” security software company is the one that fits your scope, automates evidence, and integrates cleanly with your...

2026 Guide to CMMC‑ready Secure Email and File Transfer Platforms

by Danielle Barbour February 4, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

The Department of Defense’s CMMC 2.0 raises the bar for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across email and file transfer. If you’re asking where to find secure email and file...

Top 7 CMMC Compliance Software Solutions for Small Defense Contractors

2026 Guide to the Best CMMC-Compliant Cloud Security Vendors

by Danielle Barbour January 29, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Defense contractors and regulated teams face a deadline-driven mandate: by November 10, 2026, third-party C3PAO certification becomes a contract eligibility requirement for new CUI work, which raises the bar for...

The Definitive Guide to Selecting CMMC Compliance Software in 2026

by Danielle Barbour January 28, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Selecting CMMC compliance software solutions in 2026 begins with aligning tools to your contract scope, data sensitivity, and audit pathway. The “best” platforms combine robust control mapping, automated evidence collection,...

Best CMMC Compliance Software for Small Defense Contractors in 2026

by Danielle Barbour January 28, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Small defense contractors face a hard deadline: by 2026, CMMC 2.0 compliance will be a prerequisite to win and retain many DoD contracts. This post explains why CMMC matters for...

How to Close Endpoint Security Gaps for CMMC Compliance

by Danielle Barbour January 27, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Endpoints are a primary vector for CUI exposure and audit findings, which is why continuous monitoring to prevent control drift via automated scans and real-time alerts is essential. A resilient...

Microsoft Handed the FBI BitLocker Keys to Unlock Encrypted Laptops—What That Means for CMMC Compliance

by Patrick Spencer January 27, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

Executive Summary Microsoft recently confirmed it handed BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI to unlock three seized laptops in a Guam fraud investigation—the first public acknowledgment that the company can...

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