The Department of Defense has finalized the rules for the CMMC framework through the “final rule.” In March 2025, CMMC will be a contractual requirement for companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Therefore, it’s clear that contractors in the defense industrial base need to adopt this final CMMC standard.
This article explains the assessment categories under CMMC and provides a roadmap to help organizations prepare for certification.
2024 has been a watershed year for FedRAMP, ushering in significant structural, procedural, and technological advancements to the program meant to streamline authorization and make bringing cloud products to federal agencies easier.
From new governance to new paths to authorization, we’re recapping FedRAMP’s changes in 2024.
We often lean on proprietary software for our security and operations, and for good reason–this software is most likely tested, vetted, and supported to meet our security or compliance needs. However, we often forget that open-source software (OSS) is just as integral, serving as the scaffolding for massive projects we take for granted.
Using open-source software in your organization presents opportunities and challenges. For developers and business decision-makers, understanding OSS’s implications in cybersecurity is crucial for strategic decision-making.