Federal cybersecurity has long since moved beyond compliance for its own sake. Still, one of the most persistent and dangerous mistakes organizations continue to make is equating compliance with security.
This article repeats a common message that we’ve been hammering home for years: that risk reduction, not box-checking, must be the organizing principle of modern cybersecurity programs, particularly for organizations operating in regulated or government-adjacent environments.
Starting in Q1 2025, software providers in the DoD supply chain must align their security with CMMC 2.0 standards. While many enterprise customers have been spending that past year getting ready, the reality is that most businesses don’t share this level of preparedness–specifically, small businesses.
Meeting the challenges of a complex framework like CMMC can be challenging for SMBs with limited IT resources. Here, we’ll discuss how these organizations can prepare for their impending compliance requirements and maintain their contractual arrangements within the Defense supply chain.
Modern cybersecurity is about more than just reacting to threats as they emerge. Adopting proactive cybersecurity measures is not just a strategic advantage; it’s an operational necessity that can spell the difference between business as usual and breaches that erode customer trust and shareholder value.
Whether you’re a cybersecurity veteran or new to the domain, understanding the urgency and advantages of proactive cybersecurity can help your organization stay ahead of emerging threats and avoid the significant costs associated with data breaches and compliance failures.