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Rising CISO Salaries & Tight Budgets Drive Virtual CISO Adoption
by Jeffrey Torrance on November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Chief Information Security Officers have never been more important to an organization’s success. Their responsibilities span far beyond traditional security operations and now include risk governance, digital transformation, compliance strategy, incident readiness, and cross-functiona …
CMMC False Claims Act Raises Compliance Stakes for DoD Firms
by Derek Boczenowski on November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Cybersecurity compliance for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations has never been purely technical, but the stakes have now escalated into a very real legal and financial risk. With the Department of Defense’s final CMMC rule taking effect on November 10, 2025, and the Departmen …
CMMC Final Rule Compliance: A Guide for Defense Contractors
by Justin Leach on November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Since its publication nearly two months ago, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule has moved from anticipation to implementation. For defense contractors, compliance is no longer theoretical. The rule is now shaping how the Department of Defense (DoD) manage …
How Much Does a Penetration Test Cost for a Small Business?
by Jesse Roberts on November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If your small business is considering a penetration test, it’s a smart move. A proper test gives you insight into how an attacker could exploit your systems and provides actionable findings that help you protect your business’s reputation, operations, and customer data. At the same ti …
What Is the Best Way to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
by Patrick Laverty on October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of the IT department. Every employee plays a role in protecting company data and systems from threats. With human error contributing to the majority of security incidents, organizations that invest in effective c …
Securing Sea & Road: Cyber Threats in Maritime & Logistics
by Kelly O’Brien on October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The shipping, trucking, and logistics sectors are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. In the past few years, both major and minor incidents have shown that no size or mode of transport is immune. Whether it is a vessel navigating global trade routes or a fleet hauling f …