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Discover why security operations teams in SOCs and NOCs face serious health risks from 24/7 shift work—and how leadership can build healthier, more sustainable operations without sacrificing coverage.

Espionage isn’t just targeting the Pentagon. It’s targeting the Defense Industrial Base. Nation-state actors and criminal groups are bypassing hardened federal systems and focusing instead on smaller, more vulnerable defense contractors. These suppliers—many of whom are small and mid-sized businesses—form the digital perimeter of national defense. And that perimeter is under siege. For years, defense contractors have attested to their cybersecurity practices under DFARS claus

Introduction: The Cybersecurity Challenge Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses today, but for most, it’s not a central part of their operations. Often viewed as a cost that reduces margins without generating revenue, cybersecurity is treated as a necessary expense rather than a driver of growth. Many companies choose to outsource their cybersecurity needs to IT and service providers to manage this burden. Choosing a provider, however, is not straightforward. How

Learn how to choose the right CMMC RPO and compliance path, including secure enclave options, to meet current CMMC 2.0 and upcoming 3.0 cybersecurity requirements.

In the defense contracting world, myths spread fast—especially when it comes to compliance. One of the most persistent? That the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)  introduces a wave of expensive new requirements for contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD). It’s time to set the record straight. In reality, the only true "new" cost  introduced by CMMC is the third-party assessment. The underlying security requirements—specifically the 110 contro

From The Cyber-Minute with Terry McGraw, CEO, Cape Endeavors In a recent episode of The Cyber Minute , Terry McGraw, CEO of Cape Endeavors, addressed one of the most critical—but frequently misunderstood—steps in achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance: scoping. Scoping is the foundational activity that defines the boundaries of a defense contractor’s compliance environment. Yet, according to McGraw, many organizations attempt to bypass this vit

Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)  refers to sensitive data created or handled by, or on behalf of, the U.S. government that requires protection from unauthorized access. Although CUI isn’t classified as secret or top secret, it still demands strict safeguards due to its relevance to national security and federal operations Examples include: Technical specifications and engineering designs Intellectual property t

CMMC and the End of Passwords: Why Passkeys Are the Future of Cybersecurity and Compliance