Posts by Danielle Barbour

Danielle Barbour, Director of Product Marketing, Kiteworks

Danielle Barbour is Senior Director of Product Marketing, Regulatory Compliance at Kiteworks. 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 excels in translating diverse and creative ideas into strong revenue-driving programs.

She holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University.

How Kiteworks Ensures CMMC Level 2 Compliance

by Danielle Barbour September 18, 2025December 23, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

For defense contractors, compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a strategic imperative. As the Department of Defense (DoD) tightens its cybersecurity protocols,...

How to Define Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Your Environment

by Danielle Barbour September 16, 2025September 24, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

In today's interconnected business landscape, organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive information that, while not classified, requires careful protection. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) represents a critical category of data that...

CMMC Documentation Best Practices

by Danielle Barbour September 16, 2025September 24, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Manufacturing executives face mounting pressure to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification while maintaining production efficiency. This comprehensive guide provides manufacturing leaders, IT directors, and compliance professionals with proven methodologies for...

CMMC Level 1 Documentation Requirements for Manufacturing Companies

by Danielle Barbour September 15, 2025September 24, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

When a manufacturer receives its first Department of Defense (DoD) subcontract, they quickly discover that winning the contract is only half the battle. The real challenge emerges when they had...

DSPM and FedRAMP: Data Security in Government Cloud Environments

by Danielle Barbour September 15, 2025September 24, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Cloud service providers serving federal agencies face the complex challenge of maintaining FedRAMP authorization while protecting sensitive government data across dynamic cloud environments. With the average cost of U.S. data...

The 5 Biggest NIS2 Compliance Challenges Organizations Face

by Danielle Barbour September 13, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) received over 2,400 incident reports in the first six months following NIS2’s enforcement deadline—a 340% increase from the previous year. Behind these...

Now Final: 48 CFR DFARS Rule Establishes CMMC Requirements for Defense Contractors

by Danielle Barbour September 10, 2025September 24, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is the Department of Defense's (DoD) latest framework designed to protect sensitive unclassified information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This program ensures...

CMMC 2.0 Governance Crisis: Data Shows 62% of Defense Contractors Lack Critical Controls for Certification Success

by Danielle Barbour September 8, 2025September 24, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Defense contractors pursuing CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification face a stark reality check: 62% operate without the comprehensive governance controls that correlate with certification success. This finding emerges from Kiteworks’...

How to Determine If Your Organization Falls Under NIS2 Compliance Requirements

by Danielle Barbour August 31, 2025September 10, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

When ENISA published its latest threat landscape report in October 2024, it highlighted a 400% increase in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure across the EU. This surge coincides with the NIS2...

How to Perform a CMMC 2.0 Gap Analysis: Complete Guide

by Danielle Barbour August 29, 2025September 9, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Organizations working with the Department of Defense (DoD) face mounting pressure to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 compliance. With billions in defense contracts at stake and implementation timelines...

HIPAA Compliance: Essential Guide for IT, Risk, and Compliance Professionals

by Danielle Barbour August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 | HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stands as the cornerstone of healthcare information protection in the United States, establishing national standards that safeguard the privacy and security of...

How Much Does NIS2 Compliance Really Cost? Complete Budget Guide

by Danielle Barbour August 19, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Your CFO just asked for the NIS2 compliance budget. You quoted €200,000, but three months into implementation, you’re already at €350,000 with no end in sight. Sound familiar? Organizations frequently...

How to Perform a NIS 2 Gap Analysis: Complete Compliance Guide for EU Organizations

by Danielle Barbour July 27, 2025August 12, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

With cyber threats escalating across Europe and regulatory enforcement tightening, organizations subject to the NIS 2 Directive face unprecedented pressure to demonstrate robust cybersecurity compliance. A systematic NIS 2 gap...

How to Navigate Regulatory Compliance with Virtual Data Rooms: A Complete 6-Step Guide for 2025

by Danielle Barbour July 7, 2025August 12, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

In today’s data-driven business environment, virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become essential infrastructure for secure document sharing during M&A transactions, due diligence, and high-stakes business deals. However, with evolving data...

Top 5 Secure File Transfer Standards to Achieve Regulatory Compliance With Every File Transfer

by Danielle Barbour June 5, 2025June 6, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

Organizations across industries must share data internally and externally while protecting it from increasingly sophisticated threat actors. The ability to transfer sensitive information securely and in compliance with data privacy...

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Learn security strategies, compare vendors, and implement best practices to prevent breaches and compliance violations from risky third party communications.