Posts by Robert Dougherty

Robert Dougherty, Senior Director of Content, Kiteworks

Rob Dougherty is responsible for content production, quality, and search. Prior to joining Kiteworks in 2015, Rob was a strategic communications consultant with FTIConsulting, helping senior executives in multiple industries craft, communicate, and measure compelling events like mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and quarterly earnings.

Rob holds a Master’s degree from San Jose State University and a Bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University.

NIS 2 Guide: Zero-trust Framework as the Key to Compliance

by Robert Dougherty April 11, 2025September 17, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Why NIS-2 and Zero Trust Are Crucial for Your Cybersecurity The NIS-2 Directive mandates thousands of companies in Europe to adhere to higher cybersecurity standards. Meanwhile, the national implementation is...

Beyond Passwords: How Digital Rights Management Protects Saudi Intellectual Property

by Robert Dougherty April 3, 2025September 16, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Digital assets now determine which businesses thrive and which falter in the modern marketplace. For Saudi organizations, Digital Rights Management (DRM) has become indispensable to intellectual property protection – a...

How Zero-trust Data Exchange Prepares You for NIS 2

by Robert Dougherty March 21, 2025September 17, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

In an era where cyber threats are continuously increasing in complexity and sophistication, there is no room for complacency in the cybersecurity of European organizations. The upcoming implementation of the...

When Cyber Threats Rise: Why Virtual Data Rooms Are a Game-Changer for Saudi Business Security

by Robert Dougherty March 20, 2025September 16, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Confidential trade secrets, proprietary algorithms, and sensitive financial records face unprecedented exposure as Saudi businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Under Vision 2030's ambitious modernization plans, protecting intellectual assets has evolved...

How to Choose the Right FedRAMP Authorization Level for Your Organization

by Robert Dougherty March 6, 2025September 15, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Achieving FedRAMP authorization represents a significant milestone for cloud service providers looking to serve the federal government market. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) creates a standardized approach...

CMMC 2.0 Compliance: A Critical Guide for Aerospace Manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base

by Robert Dougherty February 20, 2025September 23, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Aerospace manufacturers represent a critical segment of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), producing everything from tactical aircraft and transport planes to advanced aerospace systems and components. As the Department of...

Guide to FedRAMP Documentation for IT, Risk, and Compliance Professionals

by Robert Dougherty January 24, 2025September 23, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, is vital for organizations providing cloud services to federal agencies. This program sets stringent requirements to ensure the security and reliability...

Optimize Data Security: Secure SFTP Transfer for Sensitive Files

by Robert Dougherty November 10, 2024September 23, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

The internet and cloud computing have revolutionized the way we transfer information. With the new technologies also come new threats, making secure file transfer protocols more necessary than ever. This...

Top 5 DRM Solution Features for Enhanced Content Protection, Regulatory Compliance, and User Adoption

What Are Data Security Risks & Solutions?

by Robert Dougherty October 26, 2024September 22, 2025 | Secure File Transfer

What is data security? Data security involves the protection of information from exposure, corruption, and theft throughout the entire data life cycle, from inception to deletion. Data security includes software,...

NIS 2 Timeline: What to Expect and When

by Robert Dougherty October 21, 2024September 22, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

The Network and Information Security Directive, known as NIS 2, comes into effect in October 17, 2024. It will bring significant changes to how organisations handle cybersecurity across the European...

CMMC Compliance Guide for DIB Suppliers

by Robert Dougherty October 16, 2024September 17, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing a significant risk to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and national security. To mitigate these risks, the Department of Defense (DoD)...

Information Governance: Why Is It Important?

by Robert Dougherty October 15, 2024September 19, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Information governance is becoming increasingly important for all organizations. But what is it and why is information governance so important? Why is information governance important? Information governance is important because...

CMMC 2.0 Compliance for Nuclear Defense Contractors

by Robert Dougherty September 5, 2024September 16, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity, compliance has become a crucial aspect for organizations, especially for those operating in high-risk sectors such as nuclear defense. With the introduction of CMMC...

CMMC 2.0 Compliance for Security and Intelligence Contractors

by Robert Dougherty September 5, 2024September 15, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Cybersecurity is critically important, especially for organizations involved in security and intelligence in partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD). To ensure the protection of sensitive information and maintain...

Security and Compliance Blog

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