Embracing Cloud Service Providers for Enhanced Security and Compliance in 2025

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Cloud security and compliance have emerged as critical concerns amid the modern transformation to cloud infrastructure. Adopting Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) has become a strategic imperative rather than just an option for efficiency, and organizations aiming to fortify their security orientation and navigate the complex regulatory environment effectively need to understand how to evaluate their cloud posture.

 

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StateRAMP is Now GovRamp

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In a significant move to better encapsulate its expansive mission, StateRAMP has announced its rebranding to GovRAMP. This change reflects the organization’s dedication to unifying cybersecurity standards across all levels of government (state, local, tribal, and educational institutions) while fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors.

 

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How CMMC Impacts Subcontractors and Supply Chain Risk

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While most of the focus of CMMC is on primary contractors, subcontractors (especially small and mid-sized firms) play an equally critical role in ensuring information security across the supply chain. As such, they are increasingly in the spotlight, both in terms of compliance requirements and as focal points for supply chain risk.

However, their smaller size and limited resources often make them more vulnerable to cyber threats. Attackers have long targeted the weakest links in the supply chain, and subcontractors usually serve as such entry points. The DoD’s implementation of CMMC aims to address this by enforcing standardized cybersecurity practices at every tier of the supply chain.

 

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