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Top 8 Security Software Vendors for CMMC Compliance in 2026

by Danielle Barbour December 23, 2025January 19, 2026 | CMMC Compliance

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...

Microsoft GCC High: Disadvantages Driving Defense Contractors Toward Smarter Advantages

by Bob Ertl December 17, 2025December 23, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

If you're a defense contractor staring down CMMC 2.0 deadlines, you've probably had the "GCC High conversation" at least a dozen times by now. Your IT team brings it up....

How to Secure Classified Data Once DSPM Flags It

by Bob Ertl December 9, 2025December 23, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

When a DSPM platform flags classified data, the next move is to lock it down—fast and permanently. That means enforcing least-privileged access, encrypting at rest and in transit, continuously monitoring...

How AES-256 Encryption Supports CMMC Compliance

by Danielle Barbour November 24, 2025December 23, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Defense contractors pursuing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 face a fundamental requirement: protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) with encryption that meets federal cryptographic standards. AES-256 encryption satisfies this requirement...

Trusted Data Format for Secure Data Sharing Compliance

by Bob Ertl November 19, 2025December 23, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory fines have increased tenfold over the past five years. Yet despite these escalating costs, most organizations continue relying on file sharing methods that surrender control the moment data leaves...

Kiteworks Enhances Private Data Network With Trusted Data Format for Mission-Critical Data Security

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Secure data exchange platform combining OpenTDF standards-based DRM and persistent encryption with FedRAMP High Ready status and comprehensive compliance controls for military, government, and critical infrastructure operations

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Trusted Data Format: Standards-Based Digital Rights Management for Mission-Critical Operations

Secure Data Forms That Are FedRAMP High Ready and Comply With Data Sovereignty

by Bob Ertl November 17, 2025December 4, 2025 | Cybersecurity Risk Management

Web forms have become the overlooked vulnerability in enterprise security architecture. Organizations invest millions securing their networks, implementing zero trust architecture, and deploying advanced threat detection—then collect sensitive customer data,...

The 2025 Zero‑Trust File Exchange Playbook for CMMC Certification

by Danielle Barbour November 10, 2025December 23, 2025 | CMMC Compliance

Organizations seeking Department of Defense contracts face an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, combined with zero-trust security principles, create a comprehensive framework for protecting...