The Role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in CMMC Compliance

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As organizations work toward CMMC compliance, the role of the Chief Information Officer becomes increasingly critical. A CIO ensures alignment with CMMC requirements and shapes an organization’s broader cybersecurity and IT governance strategies.

This article explores the CMMC framework’s expectations for CIOs, responsibilities, and actionable steps to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance.

 

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SOC 2 and DevSecOps: Integrating Compliance into the Software Development Lifecycle

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In an era of escalating cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny, organizations are under pressure to deliver secure software while adhering to compliance frameworks like SOC 2. DevSecOps, which integrates security into DevOps practices, offers a pathway to align agility with accountability.

However, bridging the gap between SOC 2’s rigorous controls and the rapid pace of CI/CD pipelines requires a strategic approach. This article explores how to embed SOC 2 compliance into every software development lifecycle (SDLC) phase, ensuring security and compliance are foundational rather than afterthoughts.

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