As the federal government continues to move critical systems into the cloud, SaaS offerings inevitably move to the forefront of digital transformation. These solutions provide the scalability and flexibility these agencies need, even if they introduce unique security challenges. Namely, isolation strategies become paramount when serving multiple tenants, especially in high-security environments.

FedRAMP sets rigorous standards for securing cloud environments aligned with NIST 800-53, and multi-tenant SaaS providers must demonstrate robust separation mechanisms to achieve and maintain authorization.

Read More

Organizations across industries are investing heavily in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) platforms to address increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. These systems offer powerful capabilities, including comprehensive dashboards, seamless integrations, and advanced analytics that promise to transform cybersecurity operations.

However, research and experience consistently show that organizations struggle with low adoption rates, departmental silos, and limited cross-functional engagement, regardless of their technical sophistication.

Here, we talk about how you can approach your company’s professional culture and decide if an ERM is right for you.

Read More

As the cyber threat landscape becomes increasingly dominated by state-sponsored actors and advanced persistent threats, the DoD has taken critical steps to evolve its cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors.

For contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and seeking to achieve CMMC Level 3, the NIST SP 800-172 Enhanced Security Requirements represent the most stringent technical and procedural benchmarks currently required in the Department of Defense (DOD) Industrial Base (DIB).

This article examines the practical application of NIST 800-172 controls, focusing on the advanced security capabilities, resilience engineering, and operational maturity required for high-trust environments.

Read More