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5 Reasons Why Organizations Don't Achieve FedRAMP ATO

When a cloud services provider wants to work with the federal government, they have to pass a rigorous audit to make sure they’re capable of properly securing the controlled information they would handle in the process. Achieving that Authority to Operate is done through the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and is the biggest barrier to federal contracts, and the bar is high. As many as 60% of CSPs attempting to pass their ATO audit will fail.

Choosing a Domain Registrar: Privacy vs. Security - What Really Matters

For most security experts out there, choosing a registrar for their domains is an ordinary process that involves no complexities. Registering with them, setting the DNS, and moving on with our lives is usually well understood by most internet users out there. However, for most people out there, choosing this registrar will set the scene for their website's security and attack vulnerabilities while regarding their privacy.

Halo Security Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Demonstrating Sustained Security Excellence Over Time

Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security's security controls are not only properly designed but also operate effectively and consistently over time.

Government contracting compliance 101: Everything you should know

Organizations that work with the US government must adhere to strict procedures covering procurement protocols, non-discrimination policies, and rigorous cybersecurity. That’s because working with government agencies often involves handling sensitive and legally protected data, and failure to comply can result in financial and legal consequences.

How Companies Decide When It's Time for a Tech Upgrade

Technology evolves at a pace that can make even well-established systems feel outdated in just a few years. For companies, deciding when to invest in a tech upgrade is rarely about chasing trends; it is about maintaining efficiency, security, and competitiveness. The challenge lies in recognizing the right moment to act without disrupting operations or overspending on unnecessary changes.

New Research Exposes Critical Gap: 64% of Third-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Authorization

Reflectiz today announced the release of its 2026 State of Web Exposure Research, revealing a sharp escalation in clientside risk across global websites, driven primarily by thirdparty applications, marketing tools, and unmanaged digital integrations. According to the new analysis of 4,700 leading websites, 64% of thirdparty applications now access sensitive data without legitimate business justification, up from 51% last year - a 25% yearoveryear spike highlighting a widening governance gap.

Best Cloud Compliance Tools in 2026: From Audit-Prep to Runtime Verification

What are the three types of cloud compliance tools? Audit-prep platforms (Drata, Vanta) automate evidence collection for certifications. Security posture management/CSPM (Wiz, Prisma Cloud) scan configurations at a point in time. Runtime compliance verification (ARMO, Sysdig) monitors actual workload behavior continuously. Choosing the wrong type means solving for the wrong problem. What is compliance drift and why does it matter? The gap between your last scan and your current state.

Can WAF prevent browser attacks that break PCI compliance?

The answer to whether WAF can see and prevent browser attacks that break PCI compliance depends on the lens you use. Through the lens of Requirement 6.4.2, the answer is mostly yes. But through the lens of 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, it gets a little blurry. Requirement 6.4.2 is about stopping web-based attacks at the application layer by inspecting outbound and inbound HTTP traffic at the server side.