Here are three examples that are worth your attention. Oh, what could have been avoided.

In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the sheer volume of Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) notices has become a daunting challenge for SecOps teams. In 2023 alone, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued 28,901 CVE notices, reflecting the growing complexity and intensity of potential threats.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of CMMC 2.0. This revamped approach aims to streamline compliance, reduce costs, and enhance the overall security posture of the defense industrial base (DIB). CMMC is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to assess and certify the cybersecurity posture of its contractors and subcontractors.

For companies looking to get SOC 1 or 2 compliant, it can be hard to find out where to start, so we’re providing a straightforward guide to the ins and outs of SOC audits.

For companies looking to get their data practices in order, the ISO 2700 standards provide a valuable starting point to use when crafting policy.

California’s data protection law applies not just to consumers, but to employees. And it’s finally taking effect.

We’ve written a lot about various security frameworks, from CMMC to ISO 27001, and throughout all of them, one of the core elements is the need to protect CUI. Information that is controlled at a very high – SECRET, Classified, or other – level is tightly bound by specific rules and can only be handled by select individuals. Completely base, public information is freely available and completely uncontrolled. But there’s a lot of information somewhere in the middle.

No matter the business size, the threat of data breaches or hacks is a dark cloud that hangs over every company. If data is mishandled, leaked, or stolen, the repercussions for businesses can be devastating. Cyberattacks on businesses can cause severe financial losses due to fines, legal fees, and remediation costs. As businesses are legally obliged to inform customers of a data breach, once customers find out, they can also cause irreparable damage to reputation, customer distrust, and loss of business.