These days, defense contractors need to stay nimble where compliance is concerned. As technological threats advance, the need for clarity, specificity, and simplicity increases, leading to changes in the regulations that govern contractor cybersecurity. A recently released US Department of Defense (DoD) memo has spurred rumblings that the underlying NIST framework on which the DoD-mandated CMMC ...

Switzerland is famous for being neutral, discreet, and self-contained. And while that reputation holds in the digital world, too, in the immortal words of Bob Dylan, “the times they are a changin.” To stay in business, even Switzerland must meet data privacy standards set outside of its borders. Cyber threats are growing in volume and sophistication, and regulations need to adapt accordingly. For...

With 55% of government contractors expecting their next job to include a CMMC requirement, adhering to the latest, most updated version of “CMMC 3.0" is imperative. According to a recent US Department of Defense (DoD) memo, such an update may be on the horizon.Here are the facts, and what they could mean for certification hopefuls.What is CMMC 3.0?First, let’s get a few things straight. The CMMC 2...

Discover what a CMMC audit involves, how it ensures compliance for defense contractors, and how it differs from other cybersecurity audits.

Over the next year, domestic and foreign adversaries almost certainly will continue to threaten the integrity of US critical infrastructure,” states the Homeland Threat Assessment 2025. “We are particularly concerned about the credible threat from nation-state cyber actors to US critical infrastructure.” In light of these and other severe threats to U.S. federal agencies, the issue of federal...

Discover the essential CMMC compliance requirements businesses must meet to protect sensitive data and achieve cybersecurity maturity certification.

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CUI Specified is info needing protection or control under specific laws, regulations, or government-wide policies.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is a sensitive data category that the United States federal government produces or interacts with.

It’s no secret that the public sector continues to push towards zero trust adoption, and for good reason. Fortra’s John Grancarich shares his thoughts on what this means for government collaboration at large and the future of the threat landscape.

The NIST Risk Management Framework, or RMF, is a voluntary 7-step process used to manage information security and privacy risks. By following the NIST RMF, organizations can successfully implement their own risk management programs, maintain compliance, and address the weaknesses that present the greatest danger to their enterprise.

A recent report released by the White House revealed the circumstances, tactics, and results of the 11 cybersecurity incidents determined by agencies to meet the threshold for “major incidents” in the 2023 fiscal year. See the pitfalls and spot the similarities.

To protect against mounting threats to national security via nation-state cyberattacks, domestic ransomware attacks, and threats to critical infrastructure, The White House issued its 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. This recently released 2024 report reviews progress made towards achieving those outlined objectives.

Governments are responsible for carrying out their duties to defend the rights and safety of their citizens. Find out their role in the cyber landscape and how Fortra plays a part.

Government agencies are a huge target for attackers, and with a hyper-distrubuted supply chain, they are easier to access than ever. Discover what it takes to keep your public sector supply chain safe and how Fortra can help.

Securing the public sector requires knowing the industry, its regulations, and its most prevalent threats. Discover Fortra’s government security solutions.

Learn about International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance requirements, recent updates, and more in this comprehensive guide for organizations.