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FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to understand what you need to do to pass, it’s worth going over what penetration testing is, what red teaming is, what the scope of FedRAMP pen testing includes, and what the rules of engagement encompass.

The popular doughnut and coffeehouse chain Krispy Kreme was established in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has grown over the years and currently operates 1,500 shops and 17,900 points of access in 40 nations. Krispy Kreme has a workforce of more than 22,800 workers worldwide. It recently adopted a digital transformation initiative, which included online ordering modes for better operational efficiency.

The Digital era brings both speed and risk; while digitalization is making the process faster, the risk of hackers and data threats is increasing on the other hand. This is where Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) steps in as a digital super hero, Introduced by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 CMMC acts as a safeguard to protect the government’s digital secrets from cyber threats.

A new survey has found that 64% of C-Suite executives in cybersecurity or data center roles view data breaches and ransomware attacks as the top threat to companies over the next decade.

The GDPR has compelled a shift in how companies manage personal data. At the heart of GDPR is the requirement to safeguard customer data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. GDPR vulnerability assessment is a basic requirement, whether you’re based in the EU or not. If you process the data of EU residents, this assessment isn’t optional.

Aflac, one of the largest American insurance companies, reported that cybercriminals breached its systems on June 20, 2025. Suspicious activity first occurred on Aflac’s U.S. network on June 12, and Aflac initiated its incident response plan to contain the spread of the cyber attack within several hours. At the time of this writing, Aflac’s investigation is still in the early stages, and the insurance giant hasn’t reported on how many of its customers were affected.