In 2026, defense contractors face heightened scrutiny under the CMMC 2.0 framework as the final rule drives mandatory assessments across the supply chain. Lazarus Alliance delivers targeted gap analyses that go beyond surface-level checklists, identifying precise control deficiencies in NIST 800-171 Rev 3 mappings while integrating cross-framework requirements from FedRAMP, DFARS, and ISO 27001.
On September 9, 2026, FedRAMP opened two Requests for Comment that start Phase 4:
Both close October 9, 2026.
This is not a Marketplace listing day. It is the planning window for High. Class B and Class C pipelines opened August 31. Phase 4 is how FedRAMP takes 20x to Class D — the former High baseline — and how it starts writing rules for self-hosted and hybrid-hosted services that Phase 1–3 left behind.
Providers who want a seat in the Class D pilot have one hard gate: a CR26-compliant FedRAMP 20x Class C Certification before December 1, 2026.
In 2026, organizations pursuing mergers and acquisitions face an increasingly complex threat landscape where cybersecurity gaps can derail deals worth billions. Lazarus Alliance approaches M&A cybersecurity due diligence through seven proprietary risk assessments that integrate technical controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory mapping to deliver actionable intelligence before integration begins.