Startups in CMMC: Scaling Compliance Without Enterprise Resources

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For startups in the defense sector, CMMC  is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, working in the DIB is a massive opportunity for most startups. Conversely, the costs and complexity of compliance can overwhelm lean teams with limited resources. This is why startups increasingly turn to CSPs and MSPs to achieve CMMC compliance without the overhead of enterprise-scale investments. Here’s how they’re doing it.

 

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Navigating BYOD Workplaces and Federal Security Requirements: Challenges and Solutions

We’re well into the era of “hybrid,” where many tech and office jobs are managed from the comfort of our employees’ homes alongside elective trips to the office. This approach to work is often much more convenient and flexible than on-site work (when possible), but it introduces its own set of challenges, specifically around security. Hybrid work encourages a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) system, which makes managing security and compliance much harder. Federal security requirements impose strict cybersecurity measures on remote devices and network access, creating unique challenges for bringing your own adoption in compliance-driven environments. 

This article discusses the intersection of BYOD practices and federal cybersecurity frameworks, addresses the challenges, and proposes actionable solutions.

 

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The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity in 2025

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are poised to redefine cybersecurity in 2025, due in no small part to the ease with which anyone can access them. While powerful tools for enhancing defense mechanisms, these technologies also present new challenges as adversaries increasingly leverage them for malicious purposes.

In this article, we’ll explore AI and machine learning as tools for security experts (and potential threats) and highlight emerging trends to watch for in the coming year.

 

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