California’s 2026 Privacy and AI Laws: Key Business Impacts
California just flipped the switch on its most aggressive privacy and AI legislation yet. As of January 1, 2026, a sweeping package of new laws went into effect—and if your...
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Posts by Danielle Barbour
Danielle Barbour, Director of Product Marketing, Kiteworks
Danielle Barbour is the Director of Product Marketing, Regulatory Compliance at Kiteworks. She holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. Prior to joining Kiteworks, Danielle had direct experience with regulatory compliance within the medical tech start-up space and previously worked in the insurance and software industries. Danielle is a mindful brand ambassador with a focus on translating diverse and creative ideas into strong revenue-driving programs.
How to Close Endpoint Security Gaps for CMMC Compliance
Endpoints are a primary vector for CUI exposure and audit findings, which is why continuous monitoring to prevent control drift via automated scans and real-time alerts is essential. A resilient...
Why 2026 Is Critical for Choosing the Right CMMC Compliant Software
For defense contractors and their supply chains, 2026 is the year CMMC software choices directly determine contract eligibility. Beginning November 10, 2026, third-party C3PAO certification becomes mandatory for CUI contracts—meaning...
5 Strategies for Maintaining Continuous CMMC Compliance Across Enterprise Data Pipelines
As CMMC 2.0 takes hold, enterprise teams must harden data workflows end to end—especially those touching Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Continuous compliance—continuous monitoring of IT assets to verify they meet...
Top 10 Endpoint Security Vendors for CMMC Compliance in 2026
Organizations face increasing challenges in meeting the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance requirements. These challenges are intentional; non-compliance can jeopardize the security and authenticity of CUI and FCI, potentially...
The Executive’s Guide to Sustaining CMMC Compliance Across Data Workflows
Senior leaders ask one thing most: how to maintain CMMC 2.0 compliance for data workflows without slowing the business. The answer is to treat CMMC as an operating model—one that...
BSI C5: Mastering Germany’s Cloud Security Framework for Compliance
If you’re considering cloud services for operations in Germany—or you’re already working with German clients—you’ve probably encountered BSI C5. Maybe it showed up in an RFP. Perhaps your compliance team...
7 Essential Technologies for Streamlining CMMC Assessment Preparation
Most defense contractors are targeting CMMC 2.0 Level 2—roughly 78% of assessments by volume—so speed and confidence in preparation matter more than ever. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is...
How to Overcome CMMC Level 2 File Security Gaps with Proven Tools
CMMC Level 2 raises the bar for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by aligning with 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls—so file security gaps become audit findings, lost bids, or worse,...
Top Requirements and Technologies for Managing CMMC Assessment Preparation
Preparing for a CMMC assessment is equal parts governance, orchestration, and evidence management. The most effective programs combine centralized compliance management platforms, secure file sharing and evidence repositories, automation for...
CMMC Compliance Support Showdown: Leading Vendors
Selecting the CMMC compliance support vendor is less about a single winner and more about fit: formal certification requires different strengths than evidence automation, continuous monitoring, or secure data exchange....
7 Essential Steps to Achieve and Sustain CMMC Compliance in Data Workflows
CMMC compliance in data workflows is critical because every email, file transfer, and collaboration channel can carry FCI and CUI across teams and suppliers. Failing to safeguard these flows risks...
Executive’s Guide to Choosing CMMC‑Compliant Security Software
Selecting CMMC 2.0 compliance security software is less about chasing “best-of” lists and more about proving control coverage, automating evidence, and reducing audit friction. Executives should pair a rigorous CMMC...
Top 8 Security Software Vendors for CMMC Compliance in 2026
Top 8 Security Software Vendors for CMMC Compliance in 2026 As the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 moves toward full enforcement, defense suppliers are prioritizing software...
Secure Sensitive Data by Mapping DSPM to Your Compliance Goals
Data grows, moves, and replicates across SaaS, clouds, endpoints, and AI pipelines faster than static controls can keep up. That’s why aligning data security posture management tools for compliance with...