In October 2025, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released report GAO 26 107492, exposing a growing vulnerability across the Department of Defense (DoD), the security risk created by publicly accessible digital information. What once appeared as harmless background noise, such as photos, job postings, press releases, or metadata, has now become a strategic attack surface. For government agencies, military organizations, and defense contractors, the message

In October 2025, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released report GAO 26 107492, exposing a growing vulnerability across the Department of Defense (DoD), the security risk created by publicly accessible digital information. What once appeared as harmless background noise, such as photos, job postings, press releases, or metadata, has now become a strategic attack surface. For government agencies, military organizations, and defense contractors, the message

On November 10, 2025, a quiet but transformative shift took place across the U.S. defense sector. The Department of Defense officially began enforcing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Acquisition Rule , ending years of speculation and preparation. For the first time, cybersecurity compliance is not just a recommendation or a future goal, it’s a contractual obligation . This milestone comes at a time when the defense industry is still adapting to a

On November 10, 2025, a quiet but transformative shift took place across the U.S. defense sector. The Department of Defense officially began enforcing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Acquisition Rule , ending years of speculation and preparation. For the first time, cybersecurity compliance is not just a recommendation or a future goal, it’s a contractual obligation . This milestone comes at a time when the defense industry is still adapting to a

Securing mobile devices in the enterprise presents a unique challenge to IT security professionals. On one hand, employees expect an...

Securing mobile devices in the enterprise presents a unique challenge to IT security professionals. On one hand, employees expect an...

The public sector often faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to technology and operational flexibility. In a small city government office, a handful of IT professionals work tirelessly to manage cybersecurity, mobile device policies, and regulatory compliance. Their tools are often not up-to-date, their teams understaffed, and their budgets stretched thin. Yet, they are expected to meet the same rigorous security standards as federal agencies, without the same level

The public sector often faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to technology and operational flexibility. In a small city government office, a handful of IT professionals work tirelessly to manage cybersecurity, mobile device policies, and regulatory compliance. Their tools are often not up-to-date, their teams understaffed, and their budgets stretched thin. Yet, they are expected to meet the same rigorous security standards as federal agencies, without the same level

In a recent strategy session, one comment stood out: “Everybody thinks they will save money with cloud, but once in the cloud, you are...

In a recent strategy session, one comment stood out: “Everybody thinks they will save money with cloud, but once in the cloud, you are...

Join us at the Baltimore Convention Center June 25 – 27 for AFCEA's TechNet Cyber 2024 and be a part of the conversation led by U.S....

Join us at the Baltimore Convention Center June 25 – 27 for AFCEA's TechNet Cyber 2024 and be a part of the conversation led by U.S....

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) In today's digital landscape marked by the endless rise of cyberattacks, it is imperative for...

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) In today's digital landscape marked by the endless rise of cyberattacks, it is imperative for...

The Need for Data Protection In an era where mobile devices serve as indispensable tools for government, federal agencies, and military...

The Need for Data Protection In an era where mobile devices serve as indispensable tools for government, federal agencies, and military...