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How Trustwave’s FedRAMP Authorization Removes the Burden of CMMC Federal Compliance from Clients Navigating the labyrinth that is the US federal procurement system, particularly for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies, can be difficult. Particularly when these organizations should meet specific cybersecurity compliance standards like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

In cybersecurity, piggybacking refers to an unauthorized person gaining access to a restricted area or system by exploiting the access privileges of an authorized user, typically by following them or leveraging their credentials, usually without their knowledge or consent.

Third parties have long been the hidden heroes of the payment card industry, providing specialized, streamlined support to merchants looking to host a website or spin up an app. But that convenience is not without a cost. According to PCI DSS 4.0 compliance standards, although merchants are free to use third parties, the responsibility for any incurred security liability will be all theirs. When a merchant takes on an outside provider, they are taking on their cybersecurity risk as well.

The healthcare industry is a prime target for cyberattacks due to the significant value of medical data and the critical nature of patient care. Unlike other sectors, healthcare organizations must balance cybersecurity with the need for immediate access to life-saving information. Ransomware attacks, in particular, have surged, with cybercriminals exploiting outdated systems, unpatched vulnerabilities, and human error to disrupt operations.