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The Gap Between Compliant & Secure Is Where Breaches Live
by Donald Mills on March 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
There's a conversation happening in boardrooms, IT departments, and leadership meetings across every industry right now, and it usually starts the same way: "Are we compliant?"
What the SEC Wants to See in Your 10-K Cybersecurity Disclosure
by CJ Hurd on March 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If you follow publicly traded companies closely, you may have noticed something tucked into their annual reports over the past few years that wasn't always there before: a section called "Item 1C – Cybersecurity." For investors, compliance professionals, and business leaders alike, th …
Pen Testing Automation Problem: Why Human Expertise Matters
by Patrick Laverty on February 20, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The cybersecurity industry has a new buzzword problem, and this one could leave your organization dangerously exposed.
What to Expect When Working with an IT Compliance Partner
by Nicholas Foisy on February 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Bringing on an IT compliance partner is a significant decision, one that often comes with as many questions as it does relief. Whether your organization has just experienced a security incident, is preparing for an audit, or has simply reached a point where internal resources can no l …
HIPAA Updates 2026: What Healthcare Organizations Must Know
by Kelly O’Brien on February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The healthcare industry is heading into one of its most significant regulatory shifts in over a decade. With proposed changes to both the HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule expected to be finalized in 2026, organizations that handle electronic protected health information (ePHI) nee …
How Human Error Causes Cybersecurity Breaches
by Jake Dwares on February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Most organizations invest in firewalls, encryption, and sophisticated security tools. Yet despite these technological defenses, humans remain the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. A single misplaced click, a reused password, or a moment of distraction can unravel even the most …