The New One FedRAMP Authorization Approach

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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is evolving to streamline and enhance its cloud security framework for federal agencies and cloud service providers (CSPs). The latest updates, stemming from two significant announcements, signify critical shifts in FedRAMP’s authorization process, which aims to promote efficiency, security, and scalability for cloud solutions used across government agencies.

This article explores these new developments on a single authorization pathway through the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) and broader modernization efforts within FedRAMP.

 

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Understanding Hardware Vulnerabilities and Advanced Persistent Threats

Understanding & Preventing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Hardware vulnerabilities have emerged as a critical concern in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. As organizations strengthen their software defenses, attackers increasingly target hardware components to exploit inherent weaknesses. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) — highly sophisticated and targeted attacks often backed by nation-states — leverage these hardware vulnerabilities to compromise systems at a fundamental level, bypassing conventional security measures.

This article covers the relationship between hardware vulnerabilities and APTs, offering insights into how these vulnerabilities are exploited, the implications for security, and mitigation strategies. 

 

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What Are State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks

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If you’re interested in cybersecurity, you’ve most likely heard of the rise of state-sponsored cybersecurity attacks. With the growth of cloud platforms and third-party providers, you may not know that these attacks are now a threat to a broader range of organizations and businesses than ever before. 

Here, we cover some of the latest state-sponsored groups, their tactics, and how you can prevent them. 

 

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